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The western lowland gorilla population in the wild faces a number of threats to its survival. These include deforestation, farming, grazing and the expanding human settlements that cause forest loss. There is a correlation between human intervention in the wild with the destruction of habitats and an increase in bushmeat hunting. [ 15 ]
The nearest population of western lowland gorilla is some 250 km (160 mi) away. Both loss of habitat and intense hunting for bushmeat have contributed to the decline of this subspecies. In 2007, a conservation plan for the Cross River gorilla was published, outlining the most important actions necessary to preserve this subspecies. [21]
Deng Deng National Park is home to the northernmost known population of the Critically Endangered western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla). The park is also home to chimpanzees ( Pan troglodytes ), African forest elephants ( Loxodonta cyclotis ), hippopotamus ( Hippopotamus amphibius ), giant pangolin ( Smutsia gigantea ), and yellow ...
For a critically endangered species such as the Western lowland gorilla, each death will massively dwindle their already shrinking numbers. ... Their population has declined by more than 60% in ...
On Instagram, the Columbus Zoo shared three photos of their precious Western Lowland Gorilla born in late June. ... (IUCN) the population of these Gorillas has been on a scary decline for decades ...
The Fort Worth Zoo has announced the birth of Jameela, its third gorilla baby and the first to be born via Cesarean section at the zoo. Fort Worth Zoo Western lowland gorillas are a critically ...
The mountain gorilla also has the thickest hair. The western lowland gorilla can be brown or greyish with a reddish forehead. In addition, gorillas that live in lowland forest are more slender and agile than the more bulky mountain gorillas. The eastern gorilla also has a longer face and broader chest than the western gorilla. [31]
Campo Ma'an National Park harbours populations of critically endangered western lowland gorilla and endangered central chimpanzee. [1] The area is considered a priority landscape for conservation of western lowland gorillas and central chimpanzees by the IUCN [10] and the park is the site of an ongoing gorilla habituation project. [11]