Comebacks · EN Endangered
Mountain Gorilla
Gorilla beringei beringei
A conservation bright spot — mountain gorillas were downlisted from Critically Endangered to Endangered in 2018 as numbers slowly climbed past a thousand.
EN · Endangered
Overview
A conservation bright spot — mountain gorillas were downlisted from Critically Endangered to Endangered in 2018 as numbers slowly climbed past a thousand.
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Field data
| IUCN status | EN · Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | ~1,000 |
| Trend | increasing |
| Last assessed | 2018 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Primates |
| Family | Hominidae |
| Range | Rwanda, Uganda, DR Congo |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- The only great ape whose wild population is currently growing.
- Builds a fresh nest of vegetation to sleep in every night.
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Mountain Gorilla art print
Museum-grade art print from the Mountain Gorilla plate.
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Mountain Gorilla plush
Museum-grade plush from the Mountain Gorilla plate.
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Mountain Gorilla notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Mountain Gorilla plate.
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