Mountain Gorilla
Gorilla beringei beringei
Endangered
IUCN Red List status · Population increasing as of 2024 · Est. 1,063 individuals
About the Mountain Gorilla
Mountain gorillas are among the rarest great apes on Earth. They live in family groups led by dominant silverback males.
These gorillas inhabit high-altitude forests where they feed on leaves, shoots, and stems. They are highly social and intelligent animals. Conservation partnerships between governments and local communities have contributed to population growth. Ecotourism also helps fund their protection.
Region
Central Africa
Population
1,063
Trend
Data Year
2024
Key Facts
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Why Africa's Wildlife Matters
Africa's megafauna are not just iconic — they are ecosystem engineers. The loss of a single keystone species can trigger cascading collapses across entire biomes. Elephants create waterholes, lions regulate prey, and predators maintain the biodiversity that keeps Africa's grasslands and forests functioning.
20%
of Earth's bird species in Africa
25%
of mammals found in Africa
3,000+
endemic plant species at risk
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