Conservation
Why gorillas are endangered, how many remain, the threats they face and the conservation work and people behind their recovery.
Responsible Gorilla Tourism: Distance, Health and Ethical Viewing
Responsible gorilla tourism follows park rules, protects health, respects local communities and never prioritizes a photograph over an animal’s welfare.
How Many Gorillas Are Left? Population Estimates by Subspecies
Short answer: There is no single, real-time count of every gorilla. The best published estimates were produced in different years with different survey methods. They indicate roughly 361,900…
Why Mountain Gorillas Are Endangered: Threats and Recovery
Short answer: Mountain gorillas are Endangered because their entire wild population is confined to two small, isolated landscapes and remains vulnerable to disease, snares, conflict and pressure around…
Why Are Gorillas Endangered? Status, Threats and Conservation
Short answer: Gorillas are threatened by illegal killing, habitat loss and fragmentation, infectious disease, mining and conflict. Conservation status differs by taxon: the western and eastern gorilla species…
