(GORILLA) RWANDA — Gorillas in Rwanda have found a way to outsmart the poachers that threaten their existence. The apes were spotted working together to dismantle poacher’s snares. This shows incredible cognitive ability that even surpassed the expectations of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund staff. Read on for more on these incredible primates. — Global Animal
(CELEBRITY NEWS) The creator of the animated Captain Planet series, Ted Turner, donated $1 million to the Dian Fossey International Gorilla Fund last week. The donation is the largest gift received by the animal organization. The self-proclaimed animal and nature conservationist, who also grazes 52,000 North American bison on his lands, is hoping that his new efforts will help create a better future for gorillas. Read more on Ted Turner’s view on nature and conservation. — Global Animal
(PRIMATES) Scientists are considering vaccinating apes due to an increase in disease outbreaks. Over the last twenty years, diseases transmitted by humans have killed approximately one-third of the world’s gorilla and chimpanzee populations. With slow reproduction rates, these outbreaks could decimate primate populations. Read on for the benefits and risks posed by vaccinating these wild animals. — Global Animal
(ENDANGERED SPECIES) AFRICA — A new census is scheduled for the mountain gorillas of Uganda and the DRC. The species is critically endangered, having suffered from excessive poaching and habitat lost. As of now, it is estimated that only 786 mountain gorillas remain, but that number is likely to change. Read on for more information regarding the strategies for the consensus and what they plan to find. — Global Animal
(ENDANGERED MOUNTAIN GORILLAS) UGANDA — Without direct evidence linking the killing of a mountain gorilla to three poachers, the men associated with the crime were fined only about 18 to 37 U.S. dollars. Animal advocates, including the Uganda Wildlife Authority, are outraged, especially since there are only about 780 mountain gorillas remaining in the wild.
(GORILLAS/ANIMAL RESCUE) AFRICA — A baby mountain gorilla named Ihirwe was rescued from a group of jailed poachers who held her captive in their Rwandan prison. Despite the harsh imprisonment, Ihirwe is in good health and is making great progress during her 30 day rehabilitation. She will be released back into the wild within a couple of weeks. Read on for more about this young gorilla’s will to survive. — Global Animal
January 24, 2011, CONGO – In a case where the worst of human nature destroys the best, eight rangers have been killed protecting the last 720 mountain gorillas on the planet by remnants of the genocidal maniacs responsible for the million people butchered in Rwanda.
Ndeze & Ndakasi are the world’s only two baby orphan mountain gorillas. Their mothers were murdered in a politically motivated attack in Virunga National Park, …
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