Nigeria, Cameroon Cooperate to Save Most Endangered Ape

Jun 19, 2009

With just 300 individuals left in the wild, Cross River gorillas have found new conservation support from the governments of Cameroon and Nigeria, the only two countries where these great apes live.
Representatives from the two nations agreed last week to improve trans-boundary cooperation to protect the critically endangered species, as well as other endangered wildlife.
The agreement was reached at an international meeting in Akamkpa, Nigeria at the head office of Cross River National Park.From the Nigerian side of the border, participants included Cross River park representatives and Cross River State government officials.
From the Cameroon side, representatives of Korup National Park and the proposed Takamanda National Park participated in the meeting. Read more >>

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