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Mountain gorilla. Photo by Craig R. Sholley.
November 29, 2006
Related Wildlife: Mountain Gorilla
Heartlands: Virunga |
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In a 40-50 year lifetime, a female mountain gorilla might have only 2-6 surviving offspring. This slow reproduction makes this species even more threatened.
October 27, 2006
Related Wildlife: Mountain Gorilla
AWF Solutions: IGCP: Partnerships for Conservation, Mountain Gorilla Conservation, National Park Gets New Visitor Center, New Gorilla Lodge Empowers Community, Transboundary Strategic Plan in the Virunga Heartland
Heartlands: Virunga |
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Mountain gorillas are threatened by forest degradation as the region's growing human population tries to eke out a living. Photo by Craig R. Sholley
November 15, 2006
Related Wildlife: Mountain Gorilla
AWF Solutions: Mountain Gorilla Conservation, Transboundary Strategic Plan in the Virunga Heartland
Heartlands: Virunga |
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AWF's goal: Protect the endangered mountain gorillas from extinction by working with governments, partners, and local people.
September 27, 2006
Related Wildlife: Mountain Gorilla
AWF Solutions: New Gorilla Lodge Empowers Community |
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Mountain gorillas feed on over 50 species of plants, including spiny thistles.
October 3, 2006
Related Wildlife: Mountain Gorilla
AWF Solutions: IGCP: Partnerships for Conservation, Mountain Gorilla Conservation, National Park Gets New Visitor Center, New Gorilla Lodge Empowers Community, Transboundary Strategic Plan in the Virunga Heartland
Heartlands: Virunga |
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A census in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda revealed an increase in mountain gorilla numbers, offering hope to this majestic species.
April 23, 2007
Related Wildlife: Mountain Gorilla
AWF Solutions: Mountain Gorilla Conservation, New Gorilla Lodge Empowers Community, Transboundary Strategic Plan in the Virunga Heartland
Heartlands: Virunga |
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Although strong and powerful, mountain gorillas are generally gentle and shy. Gorillas have strong attachments to members of their own group, which are led by the dominant male silverback, like the one shown here.
October 30, 2006
Related Wildlife: Mountain Gorilla
AWF Solutions: Mountain Gorilla Conservation
Heartlands: Virunga |
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Home sweet home. The lush afromontane forest habitat of the mountain gorillas. Photo by Craig R. Sholley.
November 1, 2002
Related Wildlife: Mountain Gorilla
Heartlands: Virunga |
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Volcanoes make up the Virunga mountain range, the last of two regions where mountain gorillas live.
October 3, 2006
Related Wildlife: Mountain Gorilla
AWF Solutions: IGCP: Partnerships for Conservation, Mountain Gorilla Conservation, National Park Gets New Visitor Center, New Gorilla Lodge Empowers Community, Transboundary Strategic Plan in the Virunga Heartland
Heartlands: Virunga |
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