Mountain Gorilla Conservation ( mountain Gorilla Conservation methods )
Mountain Gorillas are one of the most endangered gorilla species in the world .
Mountain Gorillas carry 98.3% genetic similarity with humans making them close relatives of humans.
They are such friendly animals with distinct features that attract different intentions including poaching .
Little wonder their numbers have greatly reduced over time causing an uproar in conservation efforts
Gorilla Conservation is the practice with an intention of preserving the existing gorillas for the future generations
This involved joint efforts by both National and International comrades alongside the three countries in which mountain Gorillas occupy that is Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic republic of congo such as international gorilla conservation programme , African Wildlife Foundation and many others.
This made them come up with different methods to preserve these giants some of which involve extreme conservation strategies that contain daily monitoring of individuals, and families by game rangers , trackers and veterinarians.
Roughly , 2,200 patrols are put in the gorilla sector yearly with about six patrols on average daily which helps cub poaching and encroachment into gorilla habitats since the past five years.
Game rangers also patrol a jaw breaking distance of about 250,000km to ensure gorilla safety
Additionally , game rangers climb over 2,500km monthly to examine the mountain Gorillas which also stands as an equivalent of climbing Mount Everest
Critical checkup of trade items to ensure a stop in illegal trade in gorilla products across borders of Uganda , Rwanda , and Democratic republic of congo and their different neighbours .
Gorilla awareness programmes have been put in place to educate people about the benefits of conserving and preserving the mountain Gorillas including environmental benefits.
There is a tight trans boundary collaboration to device different ideas upon which mountain Gorillas can be conserved including mountain Gorilla censor.
Habitat conservation efforts have been put in place and deforestation strongly discouraged to minimize habitat encroachment and conserve the forests ,a home for the mountain Gorillas.
Different conservation teams such as Gorilla doctors have come forward to give free medical care and checkups to mountain Gorillas thereby improving their health and increasing their lifespan
Tourists are encouraged to wear face masks when with the mountain Gorillas to reduce spread of diseases from humans to the gorillas
Significantly, the different conservation efforts put forward have led to a 73% increase in mountain Gorilla population since 1989 and people are strongly encouraged to support the different conservation efforts both morally , socially and financially if we must save the endangered mountain Gorilla species.
