Posted by: Terri | April 22, 2008

Good News for Rare Gorilla

In Cameroon, they are setting up a reserve for the rarest of all gorillas. The Cross River Gorilla.

The government of Cameroon—with guidance from the Wildlife Conservation Society—has created the world’s first sanctuary exclusively for the Cross River gorilla, the world’s rarest kind of great ape. The Kagwene Gorilla Sanctuary was officially created by decree of the Prime Minister of Cameroon Ephraim Inoni and was announced via state radio

Only 300 are left, so this is pretty important! Good for them!
I suspect tourist dollars will help this effort.


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