Aww: Man Comforts Gorilla Who Just Lost His Mom

7. Humans Are To Blame


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Mountain gorillas have become a critically endangered species as a direct result of two distinct human activities. First, mass deforestation has resulted in severe habitat loss for not just gorillas but many animals of the rainforest. Second, roads used to transport goods in and out of these rainforests are being used by poachers to access gorilla habitats and transport gorilla meat.

Click the next slide to see what has been done to try and save the gorillas in Virunga National Park.