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Hippo House, on the shores of Lake Urema in the center of the park, was once a popular viewing and dining spot. It was destroyed in the war.
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The Pungue River creates the southern border of Gorongosa National Park.
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Sunset at the park.
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Lake Urema with Gorongosa Mountain in the far distance. Lake Urema is in the center of the park.
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Gorongosa National Park from the air.
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Greg Carr in the limestone gorges area of the park, one of Gorongosa's many unique ecosystems. Carr has pledged almost $40 million over 30 years to help restore the park.
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In the remote northeast of Gorongosa National Park, Limestone gorges frame afro-montane rain forest. Here, helicopter pilot Tosh Ross joins a Carr Foundation expedition in the area.
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Morning mist over the park.
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Sunrise over Gorongosa National Park.
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Published April 28, 2007

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