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Information about gorilla conservation from Kilimanjaro.com.
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Gorilla Help Site Their existence continues to be threatened as increasing human populations continue to decrease the gorillas habitats. Gentle and intelligent creatures, gorillas are more closely-related to humankind than many would expect. In August, the siverback you see on the picture was...Home of Koko the talking gorilla, The Gorilla Foundation/Koko.org was established in 1976 to promote the preservation of gorillas and teaches a modified form of American Sign Language to two lowland gorillas.
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The Gorilla Foundation Koko.org Amazon via this link to benefit Koko and the Gorilla Foundation N O W Click to Enlarge KokoPix Photo BLOG The Focus is on Koko KokoPix Archives MEET KOKO Please Help Koko Save Her Species N E W S E...Facts, photos and videos of the Eastern Lowland gorilla. Discusses appearance, food, habitat, social structure, offspring and intelligance.
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Eastern Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla graueri) Gorillas are the largest of the primates, weighing p to 400 pounds. They have a much heavier build than the chimpanzee, having more muscles, bigger canine teeth, and a much larger stature. The Eastern lowland gorilla has longer teeth, stronger...Information on gorillas in general, the western lowland gorilla and the mountain gorilla, photos, and links.
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Western Gorillas Eastern Gorillas Hundreds of new ads every week! www.gotpetsonline.com Got Pets Online Lots of Western Gorilla Eastern Gorilla pictures, pet eCards, websites, classifieds, and more. Picture source:Behavior Matters © 1997-1999Chicago Zoological Society Very often when we speak about Gorillas (Western Gorillas-Eastern Gorillas...Biology and conservation issues of Gorilla gorilla.
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Apologies: we can't find the page you're looking for Sorry about this we do not have that page 1st time you are here? We will automatically take you to the nearest existing page that we have on this site. 2nd time you are here? And still looking for the...Simple and clear introduction to these animals, suitable for children and young adults.
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BBC Science Nature Animals Children's Zone Gorilla Gorillas are the largest of the primates. They have long muscular arms, short legs, wide chests, massive heads and large, sharp, canine teeth. They have broad hands with short fingers and thumbs, and their bodies are covered with coarse black...Describes the work of this organization dedicated to the preservation of mountain gorillas and their habitat. Includes a species profile, news, galleries of pictures and details of how you can help to protect them.
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International Gorilla Conservation Programme Commemorating mountain gorilla centenary more Photo galleries Gorilla Facts and Family Albums Photos on this page Jose Kalpers, Annette Lanjouw IGCP. DONATE TO IGCP...Descriptional fact sheet containing habitat information, social structure and behaviour of the Gorilla.
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Gorilla Zaire into adjacent countries The largest and most robust of the primates, the gorilla is also a gentle, intelligent and sociable animal which lives a peaceful, quiet existence if undisturbed. Its body, covered with coarse black hair, is massive, with...Provides short description about the Gorilla in general.
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Gorilla Only when provoked or threatened does it rise to an erect position and beat its cupped hands against its chest in an attempt to intimidate intruders. Gorillas are the largest and most powerful of the apes. Adult males reach an...Contains an overview of the Mountain Gorilla including a "creature profile"
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Mountain Gorilla Gorilla is an endangered species. Fewer than 400 are left in the wild. Poaching and war present the greatest threats to these creatures. The largest of the apes, the Mountain Gorilla is a highly intelligent and gentle creature. Despite a...WesternGorilla.org is a network of researchers and conservationists committed to ensuring the survival of the western gorilla.
http://www.westerngorilla.org/index.htm
World Wildlife Fund works to save gorillas from the threats of habitat loss, poaching, and disease such as Ebola virus.
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WWF Gorillas The largest of the great apes, the gorilla is among our most endangered species. Having endured decades of civil war in Central and East Africa, gorillas are confronted by the devastating consequences of increased habitat loss, poaching for the bushmeat...Celebrates the original discovery of the mountain gorilla -- details of events in Rwanda. (Gorilla gorilla beringei)
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Gorilla 100 Discovery of the Mountain Gorilla Gorilla took place in the Virunga Mountains, on October 17th, 1902, by Robert von Beringe. In celebration of this event and to promote the preservation of the Mountain Gorillas, the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund (MGCF) is undertaking several projects to...An essay making comparison of gorillas with humans in general and a critique of methods of study
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Gorilla A comparison with humans and a critique of methods of A comparison with humans and a critique of methods of Gorilla A comparison with humans and a critique of methods of study. For thousands of years, men and women have strived to explain the why of their existence. To discover...Supporting national parks and conservation projects for eastern gorilla populations.
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Mountain gorillas Berggorilla Regenwald Direkthilfe e.V. Have a Look at our Website (English) Schauen Sie doch mal rein (deutsch)..."Primate Images from the Audiovisual Archive Wisconsin Primate Research Center" - A gallery of photos showing the Gorilla gorilla gorilla and Gorilla gorilla beringei
http://www.primate.wisc.edu/pin/images/gorillas.html
The UNEP / WCMC report on the Status of the Gorilla gorilla beringei.
http://www.unep-wcmc.org/cms/ScC...05_Attach4_MountainGorilla_E.pdf
Lists the range, habitat, reproduction habits and physical description.
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ADW: Gorilla gorilla beringei: Information Virunga volcanoes that separate Zaire from Rwanda and Uganda. Biogeographic Regions: ethiopian (native Habitat Mountain gorillas inhabit the montane cloud forest of the Virunga range. Occasionally they go into the Afro-Alpine meadows (4,000 m) where temperatures are subfreezing at night...site exerpt
ADW: Gorilla gorilla gorilla: Information Western lowland gorillas live among trees deep within the tropical rainforest of mid-west Africa. These animals are found in the following types of habitat: tropical terrestrial Terrestrial Biomes: rainforest Physical Description Mass135 to 275 kg; avg. 205 kg(297 to 605...News, natural history, conservation information, discussion of genetics, and original photographs by Tim Knight. Includes list of related links.
http://homepage.mac.com/wildlifeweb/gorillas/