Let's protect Grauer’s Gorillas in Congo

The critically endangered Grauer’s gorilla, is a subspecies of the eastern gorilla, which resides exclusively in the Congo Basin.

Its habitat is continually threatened, meaning the world’s largest primate is being pushed into an ever shrinking range.

Unlike their mountain gorilla cousins, are rapidly declining – more than 60 % have been lost in the last few decades. Since most Grauer’s gorillas live outside national parks, engaging local communities in conservation efforts is essential.

Grauer‘s gorilla Facts

1. The Grauer‘s gorilla is the largest of all gorilla subspecies, making it the largest primate and great ape on the planet. 
2. Grauer‘s gorillas are identifiable by the unique folds of skin around the nose, known as nose prints.  
3. An estimated 6,800 Grauer‘s gorillas remaining in the wild. 
4. The other subspecies of the eastern gorilla is Mountain Gorilla—also known as Gorilla beringei beringei.

Who and how is now protecting Grauer’s gorillas?

In 2012, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund set up a research and conservation field station in the village of Nkuba at the edge of a pristine forest and conducted intensive surveys of the area to analyze the status of Grauer’s gorillas and other large mammals in the region.

Now formally named the Nkuba Conservation Area, the Fossey Fund works here with many local families to protect more than 600,000 acres of forest, and many endangered and critically endangered species including: Grauer’s gorillas, forest elephant, leopard and pangolins. 

How can you help? Donate now!

You will financially support the conservation activities of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. A globally recognized organization founded in 1967 by Dr. Dian Fossey.