{{Mwirima, one of the oldest silverback mountain gorillas has died.
Aged more than 35, Mwirima was the leader of the Rushegura group of 14 gorillas}}.
Mwirima was found lying lifeless on Monday near Bwindi-Mgahinga Conservation Area head offices at Buhoma in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Mr John Justice Tibesigwa, the senior warden in charge of the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga National Parks, yesterday said Mwirima is suspected to have died of old age and other illnesses.
However, it should be noted gorillas have a life expectancy of 50 to 60 years.
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