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Razorback Gorilla ~ Riverbanks Zoo ~ Columbia, South Carolina

The tropical rainforests of western Africa are home to western lowland gorillas. Riverbanks Zoo currently has three gorillas (Chaka, Mike and Kimya). The all-male group was transferred from Philadelphia Zoo To Riverbanks on July 13, 2004.

Gorillas are endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Wild born gorillas are banned from international trade by CITES (Conference on International Trade of Endangered Species). Under CITES, they are considered to be Appendix I species and therefore receive the highest level of international protection. Between 30,000 and 50,000 gorillas are estimated to remain in the wild.

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Description
Razorback Gorilla ~ Riverbanks Zoo ~ Columbia, South Carolina

The tropical rainforests of western Africa are home to western lowland gorillas. Riverbanks Zoo currently has three gorillas (Chaka, Mike and Kimya). The all-male group was transferred from Philadelphia Zoo To Riverbanks on July 13, 2004.

Gorillas are endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Wild born gorillas are banned from international trade by CITES (Conference on International Trade of Endangered Species). Under CITES, they are considered to be Appendix I species and therefore receive the highest level of international protection. Between 30,000 and 50,000 gorillas are estimated to remain in the wild.

Featured Here:

" August Features"

" Beautiful Creature"

"Part of Save Us Contest"