I’m extremely humbled by and welcome the cohesive comments shared by Paulin Ngobobo & Patty Hoaglund, on the on going tragedy of mountain gorilla killings in the Congo, it breaks my heart to share with you more upsetting news.
National Geographic News shares with us some words and pictures of the the killings, “Mountain Gorillas Eaten by Congolese Rebels.” They preface their piece with a disclaimer saying, “Warning: This story contains a graphic image that may be disturbing to some readers.” And with no doubts what you will see and read there is horrific, but, to those of us who have been tracking this news,what we read there is nothing new.
Instead, I am sharing with you an image because I do hope that this photograph will extend farther than what our community currently reaches out too. This tragedy is horrific. More people need to see this.
The remains, including the head, feet, and skin, of a mountain gorilla called Karema were found recently dumped in human excrement in a pit latrine.
Karema is the second mountain gorilla killed and eaten by rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo this month, raising fears that a mass slaughter of the critically endangered animals is underway.
Photograph courtesy WildlifeDirect
Hans Nyberg said:
your contact email does not work.
Tried 2 times and got it back after several days.
I have a panorama from the Human Zoo which I thought was of interest for you.
http://www.panoramas.dk/newspanos/
Hans
Kambiz said:
Thanks for letting us know Hans. Our email has been acting up, and we’re aware of it. I’m trying to fix it as of now.
That’s a cool panorama, but I’m curious as to why you didn’t just comment to the Human Zoo post itself?
Kambiz
Patty Hoaglund said:
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
Patty Hoaglund said:
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.
CYNIESHIA said:
this is not nice to take pictures of dead animals would you like it if someone took a picture of you dead.
HUH!
CYNIESHIA said:
thankyou,CYNIESHIA
Vlad Craioveanu said:
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
Liv said:
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.
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Victoria Renee said:
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
mike jones said:
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
bob said:
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” !!!