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In the 1980s, fewer than 400 mountain gorillas remained in Central Africa. By 2018, conservation efforts
AfricaConservation of mountain gorillas
In the 1980s, fewer than 400 mountain gorillas remained in Central Africa due to hunting, habitat pressure, disease, and regional conflict.
Conservation efforts by rangers, conservationists, scientists, and local communities helped increase the population to over 1,000 by 2018.
- Coverage on "In the 1980s, fewer than 400 mountain gorillas remained in Central Africa. By 2018, conservation efforts" is currently reported by center-aligned outlets with primary documentation.
Key Takeaways
- Mountain gorilla population crossed 1,000 by 2018
- Population increase is a result of sustained conservation efforts
- Mountain gorillas are found in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo
- Mountain gorilla population was critically low in the 1980s
- Conservation efforts began in the 1980s to protect the species
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- Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Center: The mountain gorilla once appeared to be heading towards a future where seeing one in the wild could become impossible. By the 1980s, fewer than 400 were thought to survive in the forests shared by Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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Expected Outcomes
- Continued conservation efforts may lead to further population increase
Why It Matters
The increase in mountain gorilla population is a success story for conservation efforts and highlights the importance of protecting endangered species
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