Mountain Gorilla
Plumptre, A.J., Robbins, M.M. & Williamson, E.A. 2019. Gorilla beringei. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019: e.T39994A115576640. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T39994A115576640.en. Accessed on 20 July 2026.
Conservation Challenges Faced by this Species:
Virunga Mountains, Rwanda, Uganda, and Republic of Congo
Gorillas are highly vulnerable to disease transmission, armed conflict, poaching, the illegal trade in live infants, and habitat degradation. A significant rise in gorilla tourism has also increased the amount of human influences on the gorilla population.
Certified Wildlife Friendly® Entities Protecting this Species:
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Congo
Red Rocks Initiative for Sustainable Development, Rwanda
Ride 4 a Woman, Uganda
Wildlife Friendly® Products Helping to Protect this Species:
Responsible Gorilla Tourism
Red Rocks Initiative for Sustainable Development
Jewelry, Wood carved products, Woven baskets, Art paintings
Handcrafted Baskets
