Comments on: Karema, a mountain gorilla’s, remains found dumped in human excrement pit

By: bob

bob — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:29:41 +0000

wouldnt it be nice if we could kill these congolese rebels guilty of those slaughters? its the only way the bushmeat trade will slow down, its time to put some teeth into the laws protecting endangered animals, “an eye for an eye” !!!

By: mike jones

mike jones — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:35:56 +0000

that is some sad stuff if they are endangered why on earth are those idiots kill them for meat they live in a place were there is plenty of other animals an to kill a gorilla is bad but to kill 5 of these beautiful animal is a shame i think if some thing is endagered in the states or any other part of the world it shoulkd still be endangered an illegal to kill because once it gone there is no coming back.

yours truly mike jones

By: Victoria Renee

Victoria Renee — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:18:01 +0000

I am deeply saddened by these too often occurrences. As a young person interested in the protection and study of mountain gorillas, I am worried about the decline in population. I stumbled upon this photo, and thought, “Will they be here when I am old enough to do something about it?” I appreciate everyone who is helping to stop things like this from happening so I can grow up to see their amazing species survive. I still have a long ways to go before I can become a protector. Thank you again for releasing this photo to spread awareness.

Victoria

By: Man Suffers from 1,415 Diseases; Blames His Gorilla Meat Diet : EcoWorldly

Man Suffers from 1,415 Diseases; Blames His Gorilla Meat Diet : EcoWorldly — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:42:48 +0000

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By: Liv

Liv — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:58:59 +0000

Sadly, this doesn’t shock or surprise me anymore.
For my A Level Art project, i’m in the middle of making a life-size sculpture of a dead Chimpanzee (As a personal and political statement against all bushmeat) and during my research for this peice, my pc screen has been flooded with images as sickening and thought-provoking as the one above. I can’t understand how people could ever kill and eat great apes. To me, it would be like canibalism, i’d rather starve to death.

I’ve only just stumbled across this site today and I think it’s wonderful. I hope to work with orphan Chimpanzees & Gorrillas in the future (but at this rate, there probably won’t be any left!) & it’s great to find so many like-minded people in one place.
Liv.

By: Vlad Craioveanu

Vlad Craioveanu — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:57:10 +0000

I want to apply for a job as a ranger in Congo. I want to dedicate my life to protect wild life. How can I do that? I’m waiting any informations at RedBoar@operamail.com

By: CYNIESHIA

CYNIESHIA — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:41:40 +0000

thankyou,CYNIESHIA

By: CYNIESHIA

CYNIESHIA — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 19:40:40 +0000

this is not nice to take pictures of dead animals would you like it if someone took a picture of you dead. HUH!

By: Patty Hoaglund

Patty Hoaglund — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:36:27 +0000

The latest blog entry of Paulin Ngobobo’s meeting yesterday with Rebel Col. Makenga, indicated a positive note…

Early next week , there will be an update on the habituated gorillas when Paulin and his Rangers return to their posts.

Breakthrough: Rebel commander agrees to stop the shooting of gorillas after meeting

“Yesterday we finally managed to have a meeting with one of Laurent Nkunda’s rebel commanders. This meeting was to discuss the gorilla killings and to explain that this has to be stopped. We set out with Rob Muir from Frankfurt Zoological Society at 0600 from Goma and teamed with MONUC Battalion Commander Lt. Colonel Rajeesh Parmar at 0800. Then we picked up a convoy of 3 UN patrol vehciels and one UN military observer (Milobs) armoured vehicle and headed out for Jomba, one of the key gorilla sites close to the Uganda border where the rebels have their headquarters.”

“Shortly after our arrival at 10.30 company of men came striding down the hilltop in camouflage gear – most of them carrying heavy weapons and rocket launchers. Quite a few were also carrying spears too. Myself, Rob, Lt. Col Parmar, Col Yav (of the Congolese army) met with Col Makenga of the rebel forces. Rob thanked MONUC for facilitating the meeting and thanked Makenga for agreeing to see us.”

“I was then able to talk with Makenga and Yav for about one hour, explaining who the rangers were, what we were trying to achieve in the park, and how important it is to protect the mountain gorillas and other wildlife even during times of war. I requested access to the Patrol Posts in the gorilla sector so that my rangers could search for the gorilla groups and establish their status.”

“Col. Makenga granted my request. The rebel commander’s pledge gives us some hope, and I will be carrying out our first patrols from Bikenge next Tuesday.”

By: Patty Hoaglund

Patty Hoaglund — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 18:43:10 +0000

Kambiz:
Thank you for providing ongoing coverage regarding the Congo Mountain Gorillas.

Atrocious acts are difficult for many to discuss; whether it is a blog comment, viewing photos, or even in conversation.

The articles on Primatology .org are educational tools…which are inspiring others in spreading the word to help both the Gorillas and Rangers.

Patty