'We are so happy they are reproducing': Rare gorillas with babies captured on camera

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At one time, only about 300 Cross River gorillas were known to be alive in the isolated mountainous region across Nigeria and Cameroon. New images prove the subspecies is reproducing amid conservation efforts.

Conservationists have captured on camera for the first time a group of rare gorillas, with multiple babies in tow, in Nigeria's Mbe Mountains.The subspecies are notoriously difficult to capture together on camera and no images had captured multiple infantsIt is proof the Cross River gorilla subspecies, which was once feared to be extinct, is reproducing amid protection efforts.

"We know very little about what is going on with reproduction with this subspecies, so to see many young animals is a positive sign." An alliance of nine local communities, the Conservation Association of the Mbe Mountains, has been working with the WCS since the mid-1990s to help protect the Cross River gorillas."It's a big success story that shows communities can protect their wildlife," the WCS's Andrew Dunn said.The subspecies was "rediscovered" in the late 1980s.

The conservation groups also are working to reduce illegal cutting of forests, but other dangers remain.

 

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Yes we are so happy that they do not abort their babies!!

Such a great thing to see.

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