1000 Flowers for the Planet - #416 Save the Gorillas
With fewer than 1,000 mountain gorillas left in the word
this is a critically endangered species, which needs saving right now, unless
we’re happy for our children and grandchildren to know these amazing creatures
only by looking at photographs or stuffed animals. Gorillas are losing their
habitat, being poached and being caught in traps set by humans for other animals
– all of this is putting them at risk. There is hope though, as they are
responding well to projects designed to help them increase their numbers. People
are working on the ground doing everything they can to save these creatures, by
working with local communities to ensure they don’t encroach on habitat
illegally, that local people have other sources of income and that trapped
gorillas are given veterinary care. You can help by supporting the volunteers,
the local communities and the veterinarians by donating to their cause, or you
can volunteer to help if you are in a position to do so. Otherwise, simply
become more aware of the issue, spread the word to everyone you know, make
those donations or even buy products sold by organizations trying to save the
gorillas. Two good sites to get you started and where you can learn a lot more
are:
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