September 23, Why Gorillas Matter- Save Gorillas. Save the Planet. Share on facebook. Share on twitter. Felix Ndagijimana in the field Seeing these magnificent creatures up close is an experience like no other, and I never grow tired of it.
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September 27, Stay Informed. Connect with us. Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube. Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram. Who We Are. Common name Common names. Endangered Status Endangered More. Latin name Scientific name Gorilla beringei beringei. Population Population Approximately 1, individuals. Gorilla news. Physical description The mountain gorilla became known to science on 17 October , and is a subspecies of eastern gorilla. It has longer hair, jaws and teeth, but slightly shorter arms, than the other subspecies, the eastern lowland gorilla.
Adult males grow a patch of silver hair on their back and hips, giving them the name 'silverback'. Size: On average, adult males weigh kg, and adult females 98 kg.
Gorillas on volcanoes Mountain gorillas are found at high altitudes 2,, m in montane forests, as well as bamboo forests. Social structure A group of mountain gorillas usually consists of a single dominant silverback male, three adult females, and offspring. There is an overlap in group territories and the silverback generally defends his group rather than his territory. Some primatologists believe the Bwindi gorillas may be a separate subspecies. Previous population In the years since its discovery, the mountain gorilla has endured uncontrolled hunting, war, disease, destruction of its forest habitat, and capture for the illegal pet trade.
These factors led to a dramatic decline in numbers. Indeed, there were fears that the mountain gorilla would become extinct in the same century it was discovered. Current population Thanks to conservation efforts, the population of mountain gorillas has increased from individuals in to around 1, individuals today.
This number is likely to be accurate, as these animals have been intensely monitored since the s. The Virunga population has increased to , up from in , and lives at altitudes ranging from 2,, m. The Bwindi population lives at elevations of 1, 2, m. A census recorded individuals. Virunga mountain gorilla numbers rose from about in the s to some today, thanks mostly to stepped-up ranger patrols, which target poachers as well as loggers, who cut down wood for the charcoal trade.
All rights reserved. Previous Study Too Optimistic? Cell Phones Bad for Gorillas? All Eggs in One Basket The report does point to one success story: the rebound of the iconic mountain gorillas of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's east Virunga gorilla pictures and facts.
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