Bibliograph

The return of the mountain gorilla, Sarah Machajewski

Type

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The return of the mountain gorilla, Sarah Machajewski

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The return of the mountain gorilla

Oclc number

971892718

Responsibility statement

Sarah Machajewski

Series statement

Bouncing back from extinction

Summary

Humans have always regarded gorillas with conflicting emotions. As evidenced by the intense controversy sparked by the killing of Harambe at the Cincinnati Zoo, the treatment of gorillas is intertwined with how humans perceive them. This book sheds light on the truth about mountain gorillas and the consequences that could result from their extinction. Offering readers an unbiased look at the animal, the text covers the challenges that gorillas face in the wild and the actions that must be taken to ensure their survival. The dynamic text is augmented by colorful photographs, a handy timeline, and sidebars

Table Of Contents

Gentle beasts -- Close relatives -- The gorilla lifestyle -- A troop of gorillas -- Babies and young -- Gorillas at risk -- In the crossfire of war -- Hunted -- Dian Fossey -- Conservation efforts -- What can you do? -- Making a brighter future

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Mountain gorilla

Classification