Cross River Gorilla

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

Cross River Gorilla Background The Cross River Gorilla is the most endangered of all African apes due to reasons such as poaching, habitat destruction, and a lost of genetic diversity through inbreeding that have been researched for years. As of right now, only about 250-300 individuals exist. The common name of the mammal I have chosen is “Cross River Gorilla”, however, the scientific name that has been given to this mammal is Gorilla gorilla diehli. Characteristics of the Cross River Gorilla

The Length-Weight data obtained for the two studied species is within the range earlier reported by different researchers from various water bodies. FAO, (1985) stated that E. fimbriata can grow as long as 35cm but are usually between 20cm to 25cm. Kumolu-Johnson and Ndimele, (2010) and Olawusi-Peters et al., (2015)got the means of 14.36cm and 12.92cm for the same speciesin Ologe Lagoon, Lagos, Nigeria and Badagry Lagoon, Nigeria respectively which are lower than the mean Total Length observed in

noted for its lawless heathenism” (Livingstone 46). The tribe consistently denied her request to come see them and were adamant that they did not want any missionaries. Despite this discouragement, she set out on her own in a canoe down the Calabar River, so that she could minister to the people. When she decided she wanted to make a home among this tribe, the people of her previous village told her she would surely be killed. However, she preserved knowing that Lord’s purpose for her involved the

Endangered Gorillas Did you know our closest animal relative is the gorilla? About 98% of the DNA in are genes are almost the exact same. Therefore we need to help them. In 1989 the population of the Mountain gorilla increased by 17% and by 2010 it had decreased by 26.5%. That shows how the gorilla population is always changing. Today there are less than 760. In this writing you will read about Mountain gorillas, Cross River gorillas, Dian Fossey, and ways to help. Mountain gorillas: The

Gorillas are very fascinating animals. Many may think of gorillas as vicious monsters due to their depictions in Hollywood Films but they are actually known to be gentle animals. Throughout this essay we will be discussing the taxonomic classification, important physical and social features, and present day geographic distribution. Looking at their evolution and comparing it to Homo Sapiens. Last but not least why the Gorilla is one of my favorite animals. The taxonomic classification of gorillas

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

exclaim “let's go!” I shoot out the door like a screaming bullet and where on our way. The mission started well and got worse at the fork in the river, rhino had to cross the river but the current of the water was getting more powerful each day and today seemed like it's peak, it sucked

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

| Enoch and the Gorilla | | Enoch | Enoch is a very “dark” man. His attire always consist of dark colors. .He wears dark glasses, dark furry arm, black truck and he had a black heart. He even wears his dark glasses in the rain. This is to hide his unhappy disposition. Enoch is a biblical character who was taken by God but never died. The only quoted words from Enoch the biblical character are “God shall be coming with his saints to judge and convict them.” This could intertwine with Enoch and