gorilla tourism
What habitat do Gorillas need?
Western Gorillas
Lowland tropical rainforest of Cental Africa
Eastern Gorillas
Lowland tropical rainforest of Cental Africa
What are Gorillas endangered?
Habitat Loss
Rainforest clearance
Degradation
Disease
Common skin disease
Respiratory disease
Debris left in park threaten wildlife
Poaching
Hunting other wild animals with snares involves in killing or injuring Gorillas
Capture baby Gorrillas
Other threats
The region's conflict and civil unrest
Infrastructure development
Climate changes
Weak institutional management structure
What are the benefits of allowing Gorillas tourism?
Gorillas become valuable resources
Being recognized by the world
Gorillas can be preserved
People preserve and protect them
Community development
Earning foreign exchange
Be able to run more schools, hospitals, roads, etc.
the gorillas have a better shot as survival
Being taken care by people daily
What are the disadvantages of allowing Gorillas tourism?
human-caused trauma and disease kill Gorillas
People interacting with gorillas will spread diseases to them
Behavioural changes
the presence of humans may generate stress.
Population pressure
An increasing number of people move closer to the protected areas
Vegetation is destroyed
The increasing of gorillas will destroy the vegetation
How can we protect gorillas?
Donate to conservation organizations to protect moutain gorillas.
Stay at least 7 meters away from the gorillas
Do no trek Gorillas while visiting the mountain
Support local projects around moutain Gorillas
Spread the word about mountain Gorrilas conservation
Provide more education about Wildlife
Stop the illegal trade in gorilla products
Look for sustainable palm oil, wood and eco-friendly products
Better not to visit if you're sick