Learning activity 4

Evidence: The Cross River Gorilla

Part A

Read the following information about the Cross River Gorilla.

Fuente: SENA

The Cross River Gorilla is a subspecies of the western gorilla that is usually
found in montane rainforest between 1,500 and 3,500 meters and in bamboo
forest from about 2,500 to 3,000 meters. It differs from the other subspecies of
gorilla in skull and tooth dimensions. They live on a small area of high-land
forest on the border of Cameroon and Nigeria. They have been classified as a
critically endangered species. (World Wildlife Fund for Nature, s.f.)

Part B
Now, for completing the evidence you need to carry out a little research on the
web to find out the major threats for the Cross River Gorilla. With the
information obtained, write a short paragraph describing why this species is
facing extinction and the consequences of its hypothetical extinction. Make sure
you use conditionals in your text.

The major threats for the Cross River Gorilla are

the populations of the river gorilla cross is the limit and its
small habitat disintegrates before the advance of the human
population.
They only live in a very small space in Cameroon and Nigeria. The
situation has worsened since 2005 Many of its groups are found
and isolated without the possibility of subsisting for a long
time. Limbe Wildlife Center (LWC) and Great Simian Project, which
has carried out several projects in Cameroon, if I could be
making efforts for its conservation.
There are only 250 individuals left in 9 areas with an area of
12,000 square kilometers between Cameroon and Nigeria, five of
which are unprotected without surveillance or conservation.
If efforts have been made to ensure the survival of the Cruz
River gorillas, focusing primarily on education and looking
towards ecotourism despite the additional health risks of gorilla

Part C

Now, to complete the evidence you need to record a tape in which you describe
the actions you would execute to prevent the Cross River Gorillas extinction.
Use your imagination to picture several scenarios in which you could help.
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Examples:

If I had a lot of
money, I would
donate
thousands of
pesos for
research.
If I lived in
Cameroon or
Nigeria, I would
build a
protection center
for the Cross
River Gorilla.

My Actions

1. If I had a lot of money, I would give thousands of pesos to the

foundations that fight for their protection
2. If I were part of the government of Cameroon or Nigeria, I would create
strong laws against hunters.
3. If I knew the language where the gorillas of the river cross are, I would
talk to the people about the damage they do to it.
4. If I lived in Cameroon or Nigeria, I would create a protection refuge for
the gorillas of the River Cross.

When you finish your work, send the files to your instructor through the platform
as follows:

1. Click on the title of this evidence.

2. Click Examinar mi equipo and look for the files in your computer. Make sure
the files are attached.
3. Leave a comment for the instructor (optional).
4. Click Enviar.

Important: The platform will only allow you to submit your files once. Please,
make sure you upload the two (2) files when submitting your evidence.
Note: This evidence is an individual activity. Remember to check the learning
guide in order to know if you have done all the assigned activities, know how to
develop them and deliver them correctly.

Criterios de evaluacin
Intercambia informacin personal sobre consecuencias reales e
imaginarias teniendo en cuenta la estructura gramatical y el vocabulario
requerido.

Usa el vocabulario relacionado con animales y especies en va de extincin teniendo en

cuenta el contexto requerido.

References

World Wildlife Fund for Nature. (s.f.). Cross River Gorilla. Consultado el 14 de
noviembre de 2014, en
http://wwf.panda.org/what_we_do/endangered_species/great_apes/gorillas/cros
s_river_gorilla/