The mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) is one of the two subspecies of the eastern gorilla.
It is listed as endangered by the IUCN as of 2018..
About the Mountain Gorilla
Threats They Face
- —Habitat loss -- habitat loss, human disturbance, or similar pressures affect this species.
- —Poaching -- habitat loss, human disturbance, or similar pressures affect this species.
- —Climate change -- habitat loss, human disturbance, or similar pressures affect this species.
Conservation Actions
- ✓Protected areas -- active measures are underway to protect and restore this species and its habitat.
- ✓Anti-poaching -- active measures are underway to protect and restore this species and its habitat.
- ✓Community education -- active measures are underway to protect and restore this species and its habitat.