In Uganda, mountain Gorillas are found two national parks; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!It is estimated that 1063 Mountain Gorillas are surviving in the world but half of them stay in Bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park.
Mountain Gorillas stay in two isolated places namely:
- Virunga conservation area covers Virunga National Park (DRC) and Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) & Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Uganda)
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda.
Humans share 98% DNA with Mountain Gorillas. This is evidenced by exposure to human illnesses.
Mountain Gorillas are among the most powerful and heavy primates in the wild. An average male mountain gorilla can weigh 180kg (that’s almost 30 stone), and measure 170cm (over 5’5”) tall.
Mountain Gorillas spend many hours every day feeding. They feed on leaves and shoots, Fruits, stems, and ants among others.
Mountain Gorillas construct their nests every day. Infants share the nest with their mothers to be safe and warm.
Mountain Gorillas live in families of about 10 to 20 individuals with one dominant male and several females. Both males and females in the group care for their infants; hugging, carrying, and playing with them.
The life span of Gorillas is 40 years and more years for those in Captivity.
Mountain Gorillas are under threat due to the destruction of their natural habitat. With little other choice, people enter mountain gorilla forests to collect water and firewood, putting gorillas at risk of human contact and illnesses. People may also lay snares intended for bush meat, which can accidentally injure the great apes.