FfFfFfFF 58,058 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Rare images of a group belonging to one of the most endangered gorilla subspecies in the world suggest their numbers could be recovering after decades of persecution, conservationists in Nigeria have said. Seven Cross River gorillas including infants of varying ages can be seen in the first known camera-trap images of the species, taken in the Mbe mountains in south-east Nigeria by the Wildlife Conservation Society. The gorillas are rarely seen and are thought to be extremely wary of humans following a long history of persecution. They often reside in the deepest, most inaccessible pockets of terrain. Once thought to be extinct after decades of aggressive poaching, the gorillas were rediscovered in the 1980s. Conservationists believe there are about 100 gorillas in Nigeria. Otu Bernard Eban, the head of the local Abo clan, said poverty a lack of awareness had heightened the threats to several engaged species in a region rich in biodiversity. “Seeing this today rekindles my hope,” he said. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/09/group-of-six-rare-cross-river-gorillas-caught-on-camera-in-nigeria Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatfoxyfeeling 13,401 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 They look so majestic, so sad what humans have done to other species on Earth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimisaMonster 31,073 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 That's great! Stream my new single, 💜"Heartbeat"💜, on Spotify! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
River 127,310 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 evolution sucks, I want to be in the wild again So sploosh your juice all over me you Riverboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegAde 20,520 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 It's actually culturally a taboo for indigenes of some of the south eastern state of Nigeria to harm monkeys or other related species. If you are caught you'll pay a huge fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 I love gorillas, I hope they are protected and live in peace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImTired 3,956 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Ugh. I wish they wouldnt let pics like these out. Just let them live. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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