How Many Gorillas are Left in the Wild? Grow more than 1000

A Case study about How Many Gorillas are Left? the number has grown more than 1000 – How many mountain gorillas are left in the world? The Mountain gorilla population has expanded in recent years from 620 individuals in 1989 to roughly 880 individuals now.

Mountain gorillas populations have been steadily declining since their scientific discovery in 1902, with only approximately 880 mountain gorillas remaining in the world, and these can only survive in the wild. Mountain gorillas are classed as highly endangered, and attempts are ongoing to keep these massive animals from becoming extinct.

Gorillas in Mgahinga National Park

Gorillas in Mgahinga National Park

Where do the mountain gorillas live?

Mountain gorillas can be found in four protected areas in the Virunga region: the Virunga National Park of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda, and the Bwindi National Park, and the Mgahinga National Park of Uganda. Gorillas exist in the wild and are quite rare in captivity.

Threats to the Mountain Gorillas?


GORILLA TREKKING in Rwanda

Mountain gorilla populations have dropped dramatically since their scientific discovery for a variety of reasons, including human habitat destruction and killing. However, with the establishment of protected areas, the mountain gorilla population is likely to grow.

Population census for the mountain Gorillas

Mountain gorilla population surveys are routinely conducted in protected areas to ascertain the number of remaining mountain gorillas. The census, on the other hand, is uncoordinated, and the three countries do not perform it at the same time. This means that determining the exact number of mountain gorillas left at any particular time is extremely difficult. Uganda is now conducting a mountain gorilla population census, and their numbers in Bwindi and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks will be announced soon.

How is a gorilla different from a human being? – Are mountain gorillas biologically similar to human beings?

Mountain gorillas are extremely close to us, sharing 98.6 percent of our genomes and 99.6 percent of our DNA. Only chimps and humans share more genetic similarities.

silverback gorilla Trekking Safari

silverback gorillas

Population and distribution of the mountain Gorillas

Mountain gorillas can be found in two places: the Virunga range of extinct volcanic mountains on the borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, and Uganda, and the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Some primatologists feel that the Bwindi gorillas are a distinct subspecies.

Previous Mountain Gorilla population

Since their discovery in the early nineteenth century, the mountain gorilla population has been steadily declining due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, habitat loss, uncontrolled hunting, war, civil unrest, and capture for the illegal pet trade; however, mountain gorillas rarely survive in captivity.

Current Mountain Gorilla population

Mountain gorilla populations are progressively expanding, mainly to conservation initiatives, and the population has expanded in recent years from 620 individuals in 1989 to roughly 880 individuals now.

How does gorilla trekking help to conserve the mountain gorillas?


Gorilla trekking ( Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – Uganda)

Mountain gorilla trekking is one of the most popular tourist activities in East Africa, and it has certainly helped to save mountain gorillas. The cost of a gorilla trekking permit in Uganda is $700, $1500 in Rwanda, and $400 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A portion of the money you pay for your gorilla trekking permit goes toward conservation and research, while another portion is used to develop and educate the communities surrounding the protected gorilla conservation areas, as well as to build infrastructure. Book your Gorilla trekking tour with Kabira Safaris and contribute to the conservation of mountain gorillas.

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