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Why Is The Mountain Gorilla Important To The Ecosystem?

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Why Is The Mountain Gorilla Important To The Ecosystem? Gorillas act as an “umbrella species” for their habitat, helping to protect biodiversity on a larger scale. Their forest habitat is home to numerous other species, many themselves endangered. Protecting gorillas helps protect these other vital plants, animals and insects as well. Why are mountain gorillas

How Did Dian Fossey Save The Mountain Gorilla Population?

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How Did Dian Fossey Save The Mountain Gorilla Population? Today, Fossey Fund trackers and researchers protect and study roughly half of all the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, with the other half protected by the Rwandan national park authorities. Did Dian Fossey save the gorillas? Dr. Dian Fossey founded the KarisokeTM Research Center in Rwanda’s Virungas