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The western lowland gorilla is a critically endangered species according to the IUCN. There are many threats to the population of gorillas. Being hunted for bushmeat is a main threat to the species, despite laws banning killing gorillas. Deforestation is another large threat. Disease has had a dramatic impact on the population. Ebola outbreaks startingContinueContinue reading “Gorillas”