A significant Ebola outbreak is currently unfolding in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over 1,250 cases and at least 362 deaths reported. This outbreak stems from the Bundibugyo virus, a highly fatal pathogen causing severe symptoms including organ failure and haemorrhaging. The virus remains contagious even after death, posing risks to those handling bodies for funeral rites. Experts emphasize that understanding the wildlife origins of Ebola is crucial, not only to protect human populations, but also to prevent unnecessary harm to animal populations through retaliatory actions. While a separate Andes virus outbreak on a cruise ship recently garnered attention, the scale of the Ebola situation in the DRC demands urgent focus. Identifying the source of the virus is paramount to preventing future, potentially larger, outbreaks.