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…

Among the main threats that the gorilla must face are the following:

 If the habitat of the gorillas is destroyed they begin to die and become extinct.

 When humans perform the indiscriminate hunting of gorillas they die become
extinct.

 If people consume their meat there will be more demand for it and they will die
faster.

 If people continue to kill them for fun and as a trophy, the gorillas will become
extinct.

 As gorilla populations are fragmented when humans build villages and roads,
gorillas become vulnerable.

 If roads are built near gorilla populations, gorillas could be run over.

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 Gorilla’s extinction.
Use your imagination to picture several scenarios in which you could help.
Solution:

My activity:

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

foundations that fight for the protection of gorillas.

 If I were part of the government of Cameroon or Nigeria, I would

create strong laws against hunters.

 If I were a United Nations prosecutor, I would put in jail those who

illegally cut down trees and destroy their habitat.
  If I lived in Cameroon or Nigeria, I would create a safe haven for the
Cross River gorillas.

Audio link: https://voca.ro/1465N6cHUPR0