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Threats & Protection
In their natural habitat, gorillas are threatened by many different factors, such as
- stress caused by the constant presence of people,
- diseases transferred by people or domestic animals,
- hunting for their meat,
- hunting for fetishes and trophies,
- hunting in revenge for crop-raiding,
- injuries through snares set for other animals,
- war,
- isolation of gorilla populations in small forest islands,
- destruction of the forest through deforestation, fire, or mining for mineral resources.
Here you can read more about these threats and about protection measures for the gorillas.
Threats
- destruction or modification of habitat ->
- isolation of small populations ->
- conflicts between gorillas and people- >
- poaching and other illegal activities ->
- hunting for the bushmeat and pet trade ->
- disease transmission/epidemic diseases ->
- war and political instability ->
Conservation Measures
- creation of protected areas
- reforestation of corridors
- cooperation with the local population
- ranger patrols, public awareness campaigns
- strengthening of law enforcement
- public health measures
- international diplomatic activities
