“Mountain gorillas live in forests high in the mountains, at elevations of 8,000 to 13,000 feet. They have thicker fur, and more of it, compared to other great apes. The fur helps them to survive in a habitat where temperatures often drop below freezing.
As humans have moved into areas near mountain gorillas, they have cleared land for agriculture and livestock…charcoal production—an illegal, multi-million dollar industry—has destroyed gorilla habitat.” |