Habitat threats The biggest threat for most populations of gorillas is the loss of habitat caused by human activity. In most of the African countries the rate of deforestation is closely linked to the density of human population. Often these countries are trying to pay off their debts by a swift exploitation of their natural …

Rescue and rehabilitation of gorillas Sanctuaries in Africa are crucial in the war against the illegal trafficking of wild animals. In areas without these centers there is little to no motivation for officials to step in when animals illegally are kept or trafficked. The high rate in which apes are coming into sanctuaries indicates that …

Wildlife law enforcement In the past a hunter went into the forest to catch one or two animals at the most. Now cars are driving in this same forest using roads made for commercial logging. The more permits are issued for timber companies; the more roads are built in the forest. Hunters now have free …

Scientific research There has been quite a bit of research on gorillas in the past couple of decades. Observing them in the wild is very different from doing so at the zoo. By observing the gorillas in the wild we now know how to successfully create the best home for them in captivity. This means …

Primate Education In the Netherlands our aim is to raise awareness about the threats gorillas and their habitat face. This is the only way we can provide a future for gorillas. With our education we also want to make people aware of the relevance of this habitat for the world we live in. Education is …