ENDANGERED GORILLAS IN AFRICA

Chris B.

What is my research topic? What are some research keywords?

• My research topic is: Endangered African Gorillas
• Some keywords I used to help my research are: endangered species, Africa, gorillas.

What is the description of a gorilla?

• "A gorilla looks fierce. It has a shiny black face, large canine teeth, and a thick ridge of bone above its eyes."
• "Actually, a gorilla is not as fierce as it looks. It will not hurt a human unless it is threatened or attacked."

Where in Africa does my animal come from? Where do they live?

• "Thousands of mountain gorillas live in the cool upland forests of east-central Africa." 
• African Mountain Gorillas live in the Virunga Mountains.

Why is the gorilla endangered?

• Gorillas are endangered species due to habitat loss and human activities such as hunting.

What is being done to correct how it is endangered?

• Ecotourism involving visits by travelers to see gorillas in their natural habitat has contributed to the conservation of the Mountain Gorilla.

What is my personal opinion of the gorilla?

• The Gorilla is a gentile, intelligent and interesting species.
• Its misunderstood by many people.
• I find it interesting that they have thumbs on both hands and feet.

How do I react to the gorilla being endangered?

• I find it a tragedy that such a gentle race is endangered.
• If this species continues to decrease in population, their kind could die out.

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This webpage was created for educational purposes by: Chris B.

Made on: Thursday, March 20, 2008 02:02 PM

Mrs. Jaubert-Smith's Social Studies Class

Forbes Middle School, Georgetown, TX