29/10/2021
The Mountain Gorilla Was Only Discovered in 1902! Within the last 100 years, the exact number of gorillas that have lost their lives is unknown, as they live in densely forested areas. But the numbers are in the thousands. Just over 1000 are still alive, and the decline continues. The species could become extinct within the same century it was discovered. That said, this led to massive conservation efforts and changed laws. In 2009, two gorillas were killed each week for bushmeat. The main threat the species face is habitat loss. Over 100,000 people live in these remote areas and are pushing gorillas out of their environment. Combine that with fires and damage from oil, and we may see this animal extinct in the next 50 years.
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