They have 32 teeth and small ears on the sides of their head. These primates have 5 fingers on each hand and 5 toes on each foot, just like humans. Adult males, that are over 12 years old, are called silverbacks due to the hair on their back, which changes its color, turning from black to gray. At 40 years old, this primate had a library of approximately 1.000 signs and was able to comprehend about 2.000 English words. Koko, a renowned female gorilla, that has been born captive, started learning sign language at 1 year old. They have 25 various sounds, by which these animals communicate with each other. Gorillas are extremely intelligent animals, using tools in daily life as well as different ways of communication. Due to consuming plants, these gorillas become seed dispersers, helping many large fruit trees survive. Currently, this species is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List, and its numbers today are decreasing.įeeding upon vegetation, these primates play an important role in plant communities. Tourism, which so far supported the survival of the Eastern gorillas, has recently become a threat due to a large number of people coming into contact with these animals and thus putting them at risk of catching a human disease.Īccording to IUCN Red List, the total population size of the Eastern gorilla is fewer than 5,000 individuals. Another notable threat is the civil war in the region, which has caused a number of fatal accidents. The Eastern gorillas are poached for their body parts while juveniles are captured by zoos and private collectors. The park was gazetted in 1973 and its creation was to protect its distinct environment, and in 1987, it was listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Īt the base area of Kilimanjaro Volcano, there exists diversity of wildlife including the blue monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, serval cats, tree hyrax, aardvark, marsh mongoose, white-necked raven, four striped mouse, bush babies, buffaloes, and more.īird record in Kilimanjaro National Park include Verreaux’s eagle owl, blue-napped mouse bird, Narina’s trogon, bar-tailed trogon, speckled mouse bird, common barn owl, black-winged kite, brown snake eagle, bearded vulture, long-crested eagle, white-backed vultures, bateleurs, lesser spotted eagle, African harrier hawk, black-winged lapwing, little ringed plovers, African jacanas, spur-winged lapwing, white-bellied go-away bird, African open-bill, yellow-billed stork, purple-crested turacos, pink-backed pelicans, and others.Poaching is among the major threats to this species’ population. Mount Kilimanjaro and the rest of its 6 surrounding forest corridors were designated as a National Park, the present Kilimanjaro National Park. Kilimanjaro is known for its spectacular snow-capped peak but studies warn that the snow could disappear with time, perhaps in the next 20 years or more. Kibo contains the Crater rim –Uhuru which refers to freedom. It is believed that Kibo last erupted about 360000 years back. Both Shira and Mawenzi are extinct volcanoes while Kibo is dormant volcano formation, with possibility of erupting again. Kibo volcano cone is tallest of the 3 volcanoes on Mt. Mount Kilimanjaro is a stratovolcano comprising of 3 cones –Mawenzi, Shira and Kibo. It is one of the few snow-capped volcanoes in the world, the biggest free-standing mountain on planet earth. Kilimanjaro in Africa: Mount Kilimanjaro is found in Tanzania, rising at an altitude of 5895m. 14 Days Gorilla Safari and Wildlife Safari. 4 Days Kidepo Valley National Park Safari. 
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