"Mountain gorillas are found in 3 countries in Africa: Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the 
Congo(DR Congo). The gorillas live in a tiny area where these countries' borders meet, which is on the western edge of the East African Rift Valley. Their habitat is only about 780 sq km. This is an area smaller than some individual cities like London, New York City, and Los Angeles!
Congo(DR Congo). The gorillas live in a tiny area where these countries' borders meet, which is on the western edge of the East African Rift Valley. Their habitat is only about 780 sq km. This is an area smaller than some individual cities like London, New York City, and Los Angeles!
There are two separate populations of mountain gorillas, each of which live in their own small patch of afromontane forest about 40 km from each other. The forests were once connected. However, it is believed that they became 
separated
about 500 years ago by people clearing the forests for wood and
farmland. This area is now occupied by towns, farms, and roads, so it is
impossible for the gorillas to migrate between these two islands."
separated
about 500 years ago by people clearing the forests for wood and
farmland. This area is now occupied by towns, farms, and roads, so it is
impossible for the gorillas to migrate between these two islands."
I think it is pretty rad that a third grade teacher can still find time to start his own foundation to save Mountain Gorillas while still teaching our future. Check out his website and see what he has to offer.
That's so inspiring! Thanks for posting information about his foundation. It's really great that there are still people out there who care about environmental issues. I really hope people start realizing their impact on beings other than themselves. Selfishness is definitely an ever-increasing trait in our society.
ReplyDeleteWow i think this is amazing its great that their are people here who want to help those in other countries, I also had no idea that mountain gorillas were only found in 3 countries! nice job on this post.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing inspiring stories like this. That a third grade teacher can find the time to create something like this, it gives me hope for our future. Even the smallest things can make a difference.
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