Is the Eastern Lowland Gorilla Endangered?
The Eastern Lowland Gorilla or Grauer's Gorilla Is a Subspecies of Eastern Gorilla Endemic to the Mountainous Forests of Eastern Democratic Republic of the...
The eastern lowland gorilla or Grauer's gorilla is a subspecies of eastern gorilla endemic to the mountainous forests of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Why is eastern lowland gorilla endangered?
Hunting. Finally, the biggest threat to the Eastern lowland gorilla is hunting. Even though it is illegal, people regularly hunt them for food, especially people from the armed camps in the gorillas' forest. ... Being hunted and killed for food is one of the main reasons the Eastern lowland gorilla is critically endangered ...
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How many lowland gorillas are left?
The western lowland gorilla is the most widespread and numerous of the four gorilla subspecies. No accurate estimates of their numbers are possible, as these elusive apes inhabit some of Africa's densest and most remote rainforests. However, the total population is thought to number up to 100,000 individuals.
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