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Grauer's Gorilla
Gorilla beringei graueri
The world's largest gorilla lost 60% of their population in a single generation amid eastern Congo's conflict.
- Range
- DR Congo
- Region
- Africa
- Habitat
- Lowland and mid-altitude rainforest of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
Field notes
- Weight
- Males 150–209 kg; females 73–80 kg
- Size
- 1.69–1.96 m (standing height, males)
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Family
- Hominidae
- Order
- Primates
The story
Grauer's gorillas live amid one of the world's longest-running conflicts, where artisanal mines for minerals used in electronics draw hunters deep into the forest. Community reserves run by traditional landowners now protect more Grauer's habitat than the national parks themselves.
What's killing them
- Bushmeat hunting around mining camps
- Armed conflict in core range
- Habitat clearance
- Disease
Who's fighting for them
Dian Fossey Gorilla FundDian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Donate
WCSWildlife Conservation Society Donate
Fauna & FloraFauna & Flora International Donate
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Quick answers
How many Grauer's Gorilla are left in the world?
Approximately ~6,800. The Grauer's Gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri) is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, and their population trend is declining. Figures are estimates compiled from the IUCN Red List and conservation organisations.
Where does the Grauer's Gorilla live?
The Grauer's Gorilla is found in DR Congo (Africa). Their habitat: Lowland and mid-altitude rainforest of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Why is the Grauer's Gorilla endangered?
The main threats to the Grauer's Gorilla are: Bushmeat hunting around mining camps; Armed conflict in core range; Habitat clearance; Disease.
Who is working to save the Grauer's Gorilla?
Organisations working on Grauer's Gorilla conservation include Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International; Wildlife Conservation Society; Fauna & Flora International.
Where they live
Kahuzi-Biéga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo · DR Congo · Africa — Approximate range. Click the map to zoom.