mountain gors
Mountain gorillas are the most endangered of the gorilla species. Approximately 600 orso remain. They are massive in size, with a short, thick trunk and broad chest and shoulders. Its eyes are very small in proportion to its other features. Older males develop longer heads, and are twice the size of females. The most severe threat to mountain gorillas is habitat loss. The fertile volcanic soil of the Virunga Mountains is as highly valued as farm land. Conservation programs have been set up in Rwanda, Uganda, and Congo to lessen trespassing. However, it still poses a major problem. By nature, gorillas are very shy and easy going, and seek no trouble. The only exception to this is if the family group is threatened, the gorilla will bravely defend them. Family groups usually consist of thirty or less members. At least one adult male, and a few females and juveniles. Gorillas continually rove through their home ranges, which are about ten to fifteen square miles. Females give birth at about ten years of age and will have more offspring every three to four years. Males breed between twelve and fifteen years. Females are able to conceive for only three days each month, and will only produce one
. . .
Some common words found in the essay are:
Mountain Gorillas, Parc National, Natural History, Uganda Congo, National Parks, , Board Directors, Gorilla Haven, National Park, Ridge Mountains, mountain gorillas, gorilla haven, civil war, gorillas habitat, national park, mountain gorillas habitat, square miles, heads hands, virunga mountains, set animals, habitat loss,
Approximate Word count = 1492
Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)
|