Gorillas & Rwandans Are Dependent On Each Other

April 23, 2018

Keith Donnelly

Top Stories

Let's Talk About Cricket

Claire Miles Jul, 24

What are Sports to Society?

Keith Donnelly Jul, 22

Military Culture

Rebecca Rodriguez Jul, 20

How to Make Shepherd’s Pie

Penelope Trent Jul, 18

A Look at the NHL's Player Development System

Rachel Jones Jul, 16

Literature and Us

Rachel Jones Jul, 12

Fast Food and its Impact

Alexandra Wade Jul, 10

Hair Types

Alexandra Wade Jul, 08

Different Sports and Where They Are Played

Andrew Parker Jul, 06

Denman Brushes

Rachel Jones Jul, 04

The beloved mountain gorillas of Rwanda are slowly becoming revived. Their population has been reduced significantly due to war, poaching, and habitat loss. However the Volcanoes National Park of Rwanda has recently seen a rise in their gorilla population, due to conscious conservation efforts.

Although the country lacks no shortage of things to see and do, mountain gorillas are in fact the most popular tourist attraction in Rwanda. There are many luxurious lodges that are built around the concept of gorillas. The gorillas have also caused more tourism companies, boutiques and restaurants to open thanks to the increase in tourism. This has made a great deal of international recognition for Rwanda.

Rwanda has now aimed to stop gorilla habitat loss, as well as deforestation. There are around 800 of these gorillas remaining in the world, with approximately half of them located in the Virunga mountain range, shared by Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Uganda.

One of the main threats to the survival of these gorillas is the loss of habitat. Rwanda has been making great efforts to maintain the size of the park and to protect the gorilla population.

Since 1994, Rwanda has seen more peace, political stability and far less human threats to their precious mountain gorillas. Gorillas share an entire 98% of the DNA with human. What this also means though is that they have weak immune systems when interacting with humans. Rwanda does everything possible to stop diseases and viruses spreading.

Tourists are not allowed to hike to the gorillas if they are sick, and cannot stand closer than 30 feet next to them. Gorilla doctors are always on duty, and tourists are only allowed to observe the gorillas for one hour.

In 2017, the government increased the price of trekking permits from US $750 to $1500. It was mostly due to raise money for conservation efforts as well to raise funds for the surrounding communities.

You may also like

Facts About the Galapagos

Most nature lovers who embark on wildlife holidays in Galapagos are familiar with the archipelago's most iconic wildlife species, which include the Giant Tortoise, the Lava Lizard, the Marine Iguana, the Galapagos Sea Lion, and the Blue-Footed Booby. But while the wildlife has been studied and documented extensively, there are also some lesser-known facts about these wonderfully unique species. For anyone planning wildlife holidays in the Galapagos, knowing a few of these before the trip may add

Top Producers in the Industry

You may not realize it but the music industry is really bit. So much so that it is worth more than twenty billion dollars. That’s right, more than twenty billion dollars. It is easy to see how many musicians are actually some of the richest people in the world. With that said, even though the musician is the star, there are actually a lot of people who work behind the scenes to bring you the music you love. A musician doesn’t do all the work themselves. Instead, they have a team of people wh

Different Potato Dishes

Whenever you are strapped for cash, cooking seems like the most challenging thing to do. It is especially difficult if you don’t have much time or ingredients. So you will be pleased to know that if you have a few potatoes, you can actually make a number of different dishes. That’s right, now you won’t only need potatoes but they are the star of the dish. You should also know that potatoes are carbohydrates. This means that you will actually get full really quickly. You will also stay full

Does Denim on Denim Look Good?

Although it might not seem like it men's fashion has come a long way. So much so that there are now fashion lines solely dedicated to men. With that said, you may find yourself having a few fashion issues from time to time. Don’t worry, this is completely normal. Everyone struggles with fashion every now and again. However, you should know that you aren’t alone and that there is in fact a few tips that could help you out. With that said, we are here to give you a few fashion tips on wearing

Desserts You Can Make in the Microwave

Everyone has their favorite desserts. This is why bakeries do so well. However, you may not always have the time to run down to the bakery when you have a craving. Now you may think that you can simply make something at home and well you can. However, sometimes you don’t want a big portion of dessert so making too much of it will simply seem like wasting. So where does this leave you? Well, you can still get your sweet craving taken care of by making a dessert in the microwave. Yes, that’s r