Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Jun, Jul, Aug. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.
Eastern gorillas are critically endangered, primarily due to illegal hunting which has severely reduced their numbers. Conservation efforts, including anti-poaching patrols and habitat protection, are underway to help these magnificent primates recover. Responsible tourism plays a vital role by funding conservation initiatives and providing economic incentives for local communities to protect gorillas and their habitat.
The eastern gorilla is a critically endangered species of the genus Gorilla and the largest living primate. At present, the species is subdivided into two subspecies. There are 6,800 eastern lowland gorillas or Grauer's gorillas and 1,000 mountain gorillas. Illegal hunting threatens the species.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Eastern Gorilla. Sightings recorded in 12 safari areas total.
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