Regional action plan for the conservation of the cross river gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli)

The Cross River gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli) is recognized by IUCN as Critically Endangered, and is the most threatened taxon of ape in Africa. Work during the last two decades has revealed that fewer than 300 Cross River gorillas may remain, spread across an area of about 12,000 km2. The outlook for these apes is far from hopeless, but a concerted and sustained effort will be required if their long-term survival is to be assured. Implementation of the recommendations in this plan would significantly increase the survival prospects for this species.

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