Essay on Gorillas in the Mist

The Gorilla beringei beringei or mountain gorilla, was first discovered on October 17th 1902, by a German officer named Captain Robert von Beringe (Berggorilla and Direkthilfe, 2002). Mountain gorillas play a large role in it’s particular ecosystem through consumption the gorillas control and maintain vegetation that is vital for a healthy environment not only for the primate but also other species that live in the environment as well. Since the discovery of the mountain gorilla much fascination has been drawn toward the species. However, the gentle creature’s population has had a sharp decline from Rwanda’s belief in sumu, poaching, human disease, and unregulated tourism. In efforts to revive the species population from extinction, persistent activism through worldly foundations are helping protect the mountain gorilla species.

With only two hundred and fifty to three hundred left, the critically endangered Cross River Gorilla roams the African forests while on the brink of extinction (Save Our Species). Africa has many populations of primates that are at the least endangered, and the Cross River Gorilla is the closest to extinction and the least studied due to the rarity of observing them. (Save Our Species). These gorillas are confined to small, mountainous areas that have been separated over and over again by fragmentation, furthermore ruining the needed social aspect of the groups and need for vast land (Imong, I., & Robbins, M.), (Save Our Species) The increased hunting and fragmentation of these Gorilla’s habitats has caused a large problem with how the

Goodall, J. (1971). In the Shadow of Man. Boston: Houghton Mifflin. The author’s goal in writing this book is to discuss her experiences and what she had learned from studying wild Chimpanzees. Goodall wrote this book in order to convey her knowledge of a species of animal she loves very much, so that others may become educated and join her in protecting them. She dreamed of going to Africa to see them, and was offered a job by Dr. Lewis Leakey. Goodall wanted nothing more than a chance to help. Her experiences in surrounding herself with them have completely changed the way scientists conduct field research. Whether she intended to or not, the data she has collected has debunked myths and uncovered truths about chimpanzees, while bringing more light to human behavior.

Within this essay, we will study more in depth the behavioral as well as physical traits of two primates at a zoo from their interaction with their peers to their place in the group. This observation would enable us to further understand the possible existing correlation between humans and primates. First, I studied a female chimpanzee with her baby, and then, a dominant male gorilla, in San Francisco Zoo at about noon, on May 23, 2015, for an hour each. Even though they share some similarities such as having a large brain, living for a long time, and being bored in their enclosure, they are still different; when gorillas are the largest, chimpanzees are the smartest. In fact, chimps use tools to catch food, they would not be able to reach

Have you ever wondered about gorillas? A gorilla is a very strong built great ape with a large head and short neck. Gorillas are the largest member of the primate family. Gorillas are quiet, shy, peaceful, and live in central Africa and tropical rainforests. Several thousand years ago, gorillas split from its closest relative the chimpanzees. There are four types of gorillas, being Eastern lowland, Western lowland, mountain, and cross river gorillas. Ecology is how organism interact with one another and the environment. It is the study of relationships between two living organisms.

Andre Bauma is the main caretaker for the orphaned mountain gorillas at the Virunga National Park. Due to the severity of gorilla poaching in this region, the park rangers rescue the orphaned gorillas and take them to live in the orphanage with Bauma. He describes the four gorillas that he cares for as his family. Despite being a man, Andre describes himself as the mother to these orphaned gorillas. He feds them, sleeps with them, and cares for them in all aspects of their lives. Depicting Andres relationship with the gorillas leads the audience to become emotionally invested in Andre and the gorillas. The director took this approach to lead the audience to once again turn against SOCO and the M23 rebels destroying the forest and hurting and killing the gorillas. The director depicts the humanity and the child-like qualities of the gorillas to effectively show how much he cares for them, and how he would do whatever it takes to protect them, leading the audience to want to protect the gorillas as well. The director of Virunga also emphasized the humanity of the gorillas as another rhetorical appeal. There were several scenes focuses on the traits and characteristics of the gorillas that make them similar to humans, such as their eyes, their fingernails, them walking, and their child-parent relationship with Bauma. Showing how the gorillas are not

Gorillas are ground dwelling, predominantly herbivorous apes that inhabit the forests in central Africa. They are the largest living primates by physical size. They are highly similar and are the next closest living relatives of humans after the chimpanzees and bonobos. The genus Gorilla is divided into two species: the western and eastern gorillas.

I have finally came to a very difficult decision of choosing the new mascot for our school. I have chose the Lowland Gorillas. In the two following paragraphs I will explain my decision of choosing the Gorillas and also why I think they are the best option. We would need a mascot that is tough and dangerous and will crush the enemy. I feel like the gorilla is our best option for that.

3) I was well aware that poachers existed and killed animals. I knew of poachers intentions to kill was for symbolism of hunting such as keeping their heads as a trophies and to harvest rare parts such as rhinos horns to be resold for large amounts of money. I did learn from The Titus movie that Gorillas were also poached for their heads and hands which is terrible issue that should not be allowed period.

What do you think happens when a caged gorilla is given some paper and paints? Would you believe he could change the quality of life for himself and the other animals around him? Well, that’s exactly what Ivan did in the book, “The One and Only Ivan”; a realistic fiction, by Katherine Applegate.

The forests are green and volcanic. There was once human interference with the gorilla’s. Mountain Gorilla’s are omnivores because because they eat leaves and small animals. The Mountain Gorilla’s occasionally eat caterpillars and slugs if they are desperate. The gorilla’s eat leaves, seeds, stems, termites, caterpillars, and slugs. The gorillas eat with their sharp teeth. Mountain gorillas predators are leopards and humans. There prey is plants. “And by protecting mountain gorillas we ensure the survival of vital gorilla habitat and other species that live there.” Said by Matt Lewis of the WWF African species

The Gorilla King (nature/wildlife documentary) is the story about mountain gorillas that begins hundreds of thousands of years ago when volcanos of Congo erupt. This volcano eruption led these gorillas to find their new place in high mountains to live. In the film, Veronica and Felix are observing Titus, whose is 33 years old male silverback and ruling over 25 gorillas by his share of presence. He looks after ten females, four males, 16 ages, and four youngsters. Actually, Titus is being observed by researchers since he was born. These researchers always have seen that outsider male weren’t welcomed but it only happened once in 1970, when Beetsme enter the group of Titus. Titus blackest period of life was the relationship with Beetsmse because

Gorillas in the Mist is one of the most emotional and inspiring books I have ever read. This autobiography is by, in my eyes, the most admired researcher ever to walk the face of this earth. There is no woman more dedicated to anything than Dian Fossey. This woman stood her ground through thick and thin to protect the lives of one of the most threatened species today.

Chapter 1: Dian Fossey plans a trip for seven weeks to Africa where she will study gorillas and meet scientists Louis and Mary Leakey. Fossey goes with the Leakey’s to look at a giraffe fossil at an excavation site. She ends up falling into the ditch where the fossil was, breaking her ankle and throwing up all over the fossil. After two weeks of recovering, Fossey goes to study gorillas with Alan Root, a photographer, and his wife, Joan. After watching the gorillas, Fossey returns to her hometown, Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. Leakey then offers Fossey an opportunity to study gorillas in Africa for a long period of time, and it will be completely free for Fossey. Fossey agrees and once again begins her trip to Africa. She goes out with her

Planet Earth is the one and only home for humans, and it’s their natural duty to protect it and all of its inhabitants. For many people, the fate of animals is of little importance, especially when there are so many of their own species suffering throughout the world. However, only when one has respect for nature can he or she come to appreciate for his or herself. In the past few decades, some animals have progressively come closer and closer to extinction. When compared to demographics 30 years ago, less than 5% of tiger and rhino populations remain in the wild (Congressional). The main culprits for this abominable crime against nature are avaricious poachers who seek personal gain and profit. Poaching is the illegal killing of