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A mountain gorilla has given birth to rare twin males in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, in what Virunga National Park called a “major event” for the endangered subspecies. The twins were born to a 22-year-old mother named Mafuko and were found to be in good health during an observation on January 3. Park officials said the newborns are being closely monitored, as caring for twins is especially challenging in the early months, particularly in a conflict-hit region where much of the park re