Where are Cross River gorillas found?

Cross River gorillas are scattered in at least 11 groups across the lowland montane forests and rainforests of Cameroon and Nigeria, an area of 3,000 square miles, or about twice the size of Rhode Island.

Why are they called Cross River gorillas?

The Cross River Gorilla is a subspecies of the Western Gorilla. There are currently only 200-300 Cross River Gorillas left in the wild, making them the most endangered great ape in Africa. They live in mountainous border area between Cameroon and Nigeria at the top of the Cross River, after which they are named.

Is the Cross River Gorilla extinct?

Critically Endangered (Population decreasing)
Cross River gorilla/Conservation status

What is the most rare gorilla?

Cross River gorillas
Cross River gorillas are the world’s rarest great ape, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) says. They are naturally wary of humans and have subtle distinctions from other species – such as smaller heads, longer arms and lighter-coloured hair.

How long does a Cross River gorillas live?

35 to 50 years
Cross River gorillas stand 4.7 to 5.5 feet (1.4 to 1.7m) tall and weigh between 220 and 440 pounds (100 to 200kg). Lifespan in the wild is 35 to 50 years.

What makes Cross River gorillas unique?

The Cross River gorilla was first described as a new species of the western gorilla by Paul Matschie, a mammalian taxonomist, in 1904. However, measurements taken from a male suggest that they have shorter hands and feet and have a larger opposability index than western lowland gorillas.

Who eats Cross River gorillas?

The predators of the Cross River gorillas include crocodiles and large jungle cats. The Cross River gorilla is threatened by humans as they were hunted extensively in the past – which is also why their numbers are pretty low. Human activities like deforestation also pose threats to these gorillas.

Do Cross River gorillas eat meat?

They also eat the fruit. Compared to the dietary proclivities of western lowland gorillas, Cross River gorillas eat more liana (a woody vine) and tree bark throughout the year. Their largely vegetarian diet provides Cross River gorillas, and all gorillas, with their daily water requirement.

What is the rarest monkey?

Did you know that the world’s rarest primate is actually a gibbon? The Hainan gibbon (Nomascus hainanus) is critically endangered. In fact, this ape is found only in the Bawangling Nature Reserve on Hainan Island, China, located in the South China Sea.

Who is the biggest gorilla in the world?

The largest living primate is the eastern lowland gorilla, standing up to 6.6 feet and weighing up to 550 pounds in the wild. The record for largest gorilla goes to Phil, raised in the St. Louis Zoo, weighing in at 860 pounds though he only stood 5.9 feet tall.

What is the common name for the Cross River gorilla?

Gorilla gorilla diehli
The Cross River gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli) is a subspecies of the western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla).

What is a group of gorillas called?

Gorillas are non-territorial and live in groups called troops that generally consist of 1 to 4 adult males (called silverbacks), some juvenile males (called black backs), several adult females and young.

Where are the Cross River gorillas in Africa?

Conservation activities in Western Cameroon Highlands area began in 2003 following the discovery of new Cross River gorilla sub-populations in unprotected areas. The African Conservation Foundation (ACF) works to preserve Africa’s wild heritage by building local capacity for conservation.

When was the Cross River gorilla thought to be extinct?

Cross River gorillas were thought to be extinct following the 1960s civil war in Nigeria. However, sightings were recorded during the 1980s, and small numbers of the sub-species were rediscovered in Cameroon and Nigeria on the banks of the Cross River.

How is WWF helping the Cross River gorilla?

For the past 10 years, WWF and other non-governmental organizations have worked with logging companies, the Cameroon Ministry of Forest and Wildlife and local communities to foster sustainable management of the gorillas’ forest home.

What kind of food does the Cross River gorilla eat?

As with all gorillas, Cross River gorillas are sociable and live in groups led by the dominant male (silverback), but their group size tends to be smaller than other subspecies at fewer than six individuals. They are largely herbivorous, eating fruit, shoots and leaves. Eight small isolated populations, separated by farmland and settlements

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