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Scale of Gorilla Poaching Exposed


Animals  (tags: animals, gorillas, bushmeat, Congo, poaching, environment, protection, wildlife )

Cher
- 77 days ago - news.bbc.co.uk
An undercover investigation has found that up to two gorillas are killed and sold as bushmeat each week in Kouilou, a region of the Republic of Congo.
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Alejandra V. (100)
Tuesday September 15, 2009, 8:32 pm
Extinction is forever! These issues should be prioritized, discussed, and solutions found at a global level.
 

mary f. (74)
Wednesday September 16, 2009, 2:02 am
this is sickening
 

Elaine Robinson (115)
Wednesday September 16, 2009, 3:27 am
NO POACHING OF ANY ANIMAL SHOULD BE ALLOWED - WHAT IS MAN!!!
 

Black T. (228)
Wednesday September 16, 2009, 4:34 am
Considering the DNA of the gorilla is 98 percent equal to humans, I would say cannibalism fits the charge!!!
 

Past Member (0)
Friday September 18, 2009, 3:25 am
oh man this is sick. these guys are so close to being human. wow i'm almost speachless.
 
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