We must protect the gorillas!
Conservationists have backed moves to limit contact with endangered mountain gorillas to protect them from theVirunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo has halted mountain gorilla tourism until June 1 following scientific advice that primates, including gorillas, are likely to be susceptible to complications arising from the Covid-19 virus.
Conservation efforts to help mountain gorillas in two areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda in recent years have seen them take a step back from the brink of extinction. Africa conservation manager at WWF-UK, Cath Lawson said: ‘The recent gains in mountain gorilla numbers could rapidly reverse if disease is introduced, so protection is key at this critical time.Mother Mountain gorilla with a baby in the Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic Of Congo.
‘That means that right now, minimising human-mountain gorilla interaction, and the opportunity for disease transmission, is the priority.’
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