A population of the Critically Endangered Western lowland gorilla was recently discovered.
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This is probably the most wonderful news for conservation and biodiversity this year. The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS.org) has reported an unusually large population of the scarce Western lowland gorilla in a swampy forest measuring 18,000 square miles in the Republic of Congo.
Their census counted 125,000 individuals. That’s 8 gorillas per half square mile. It was originally thought that there were less than 50,000 of the gorillas in their entire range. However, there is little time for rejoicing because the Republic of Congo government is planning to hand out licenses to loggers to test the population’s habitat. The Wildlife Conservation Society is inviting everybody to take action here.
Check out this video of the group, note the baby gorillas. 
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This is the legendary story of Diane Fossey and her gorillas. For those who can’t sit through a whole book, her story is also available in DVD
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3. In the Kingdom of Gorillas: Fragile Species in a Dangerous Land
A detailed account of both field research and the political challenges of establishing the Mountain Gorilla Project, a conservation program that proved combining research, ecotourism and education could both protect these majestic primates and generate economy-boosting revenues. It is a is a case study in how conservation must be grounded in the realities of people.
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August 7th, 2008 at 12:48 am
At first I thought WOW…Very Cool, because I love gorillas! Then I read on, hmmmmm…. how do loggers check the gorillas’ habitat, is that an oxymoron? Anyway, it’s nice to see their population up!
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August 7th, 2008 at 8:18 am
Wow.. very good news. We must safe Gorilla Habitat. Our children want to see them too
August 7th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
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@ Kim
That would be to test the commercial viability of timber from the tree species found in the habitat.
It’s not a full-blown logging operation yet.
@ Belajar
Right, protecting them is really for our future, the children.
August 8th, 2008 at 2:34 am
Human beings is the smartest and also the most disastrous creature that pushing most of the animals to the road of extinction…
Therefore, we need to do something with it, before everything is too late…
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August 8th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
We can never have any good news without something bad tacked on, can we? I went and sent the “Take Action” letter to the members of Congress in my area.
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August 10th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
@ Wilson
Anything helps, even the simple act of signing a petition.
@ Stefanie
It’s sad that human being’s wants seems to be always in conflict with other species’ needs. However, if natural resources managers only know how, there is a way for both to coexist without harming nature.
Take that last book I added in the post, In the Kingdom of Gorillas, ecotourism has help save he mountain gorillas. Hunters and poachers have become tourist guides.
In the Phillipines, ecotourism has also saved the great whale shark. Fishermen who used to hunt them now carry tourists and divers in their boats who want to get up close and personal with these creatures.
@ Jordan
Thanks for sharing.
August 12th, 2008 at 2:17 am
This is such wonderful news. I just started a blog about mammals and featured Gorillas and was worrying about them ~ and now I read this wonderful news..thanks for sharing it!
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August 13th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
WOW! That is a wonderful news which delighted nature lovers. I don’t believe in miracles but it is not less than that. If I am not wrong, there is a lot of world ahead to explore.
August 15th, 2008 at 5:44 am
That is absolutely awesome news! You hear something disturbing every day, it is great to hear about something good for Mother Nature every now and then, thanks for sharing it.
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August 16th, 2008 at 7:41 am
My husband and I were following this for days it was such incredible news. In addition to the actual gorilla population, what I love about the story is 1) the positive reaction of so many people who really care and 2) the confirmation that there are still many mysteries on this wonderful planet yet to be discovered!
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August 17th, 2008 at 1:38 pm
It shouldn’t be a happy news for only nature savvy people. I think this is the good news for whole of the world. We should appreciate such efforts which help the nature to survive and grow.
September 13th, 2008 at 4:58 am
Thank you everybody for dropping by. It indeed is wonderful news and we hope it raises awareness that we have to be constantly vigilant to protect this species.