P733 CJJFB\h733Q Fri 13 May 21:14/35 E I MriNTnIN GORiLLAS TyRDATnNED BY . R For the past 20 years the gorillas have been monrtored bX the Kariuokj Research Centre, whiah {as 5 originall set up b Diam Fo . "u It is feared that the gorimlas will bj forced into moving from their homes and meet up with other groups of gorillas. Each family group is ruled o6rZ by a silver-back male, when two groups meet it is common for the two males $5 to fight sometimes causing serious injuries. Read Hear 0710 Eco Index 739 Community 720 Religion 740 Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP733 CEEFAX 733 Fri 13 May 21:14/03 1/4 MOUNTBIN GORILLAS THREATENED cY WbR The ongoing war in Rwanda is threatening the li6es of the mountain gorillas. Thjrj are fewer than 650 of them left in the world, half of which live in the Virunga mountains of northern Rwanda. Scientists from the Karisokj C gorillas health and behaviour ha6j now been evacuated from the area. $hey fear for the gorillas who are now at risk from fleeing refugees, army troops and poachers. Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP733 CJJFAX 733 Fri 13 May 21:16/17 2/4 MOUNTBIN GORILLAS THREATENED BY WaR For the past 20 years the gorillas $5 have been monitored bz the Karisokj Research Cjntte, which was originally set up bz Diam Fossjy. It is feared that the gorillas will bj forced into moving from thieu homes and meet up with other groups of gorillas. Each family group is r4led g6jr b= a silver-back male, when two groups meet it is common for the two males to fight sometimes causing serious injuries. 5 Read Hear 710 Eco Index 730 Community 720 Religion 740 Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP733 CJEFAX 733 Fri 13 May 21:19/23 3/4 I MOUNTBIN GORILLAS THREATENED cY WBR The gorillas are also under threat from poachers. However, 20 anti- poaching rangers remain to destroy traps and monitor gorillas. Traps are set for other animals but gorillas are often found trapped and sometimes badly injured. They can die from these injuries. $5 During a previous ci6il war there was an increase in poaching. Troops are also a threat, a sim6jr- back was once shot in a bid to defend his family. Read Hear 710 Community 720 Next Page Read Hear CmntyInfo ReligionP733 CEEFAX 733 Fri 13 May 21:15/22 4/4 MOUNTBIN GORILLAS THREATENED cY WcR Diam Fossjy was originally sent to the Virunga mountains when there were only 242 gorillas left. She befriended the animals that live in family groups of 35-40 and eat only vegetables and plants; hus work also inspired the film Gorillas in the Mist. She worked at the Karisokj Research Centre until her murder in 1985. For more information on the Diam Fossjy Gorilla Fund plea3e write to: 110 Gloucester Avjnuj, London, NW2 8VA. Or phone: 071-483 2681. $upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz Next Page Read Hear Cmnt9Info Religion