African Endangered Species

The Mountain Gorilla

• Scientific name: Gorilla beringei beringei
• Location: Central Africa
• Population: 700

The sub-species of Gorilla known as the Mountain Gorilla exists in the wild in two small regions - the Virunga Volcanoes region at the borders of Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. These animals are threatened by hunting and human encroachment for agriculture and timber. While eco-tourism may help to protect these small populations, there is a risk of spreading human illnesses to the animals. 

The Black Rhino

• Scientific name: Diceros bicornis
• Location: Southwest Africa
• Population: 4,000

The Black Rhino was once the most numerous rhino species, ranging throughout southwestern Africa. Due to excessive hunting, the population has been reduced by over 90% in just the last 70 years.The greatest threat to the black rhino is poaching. They are hunted simply for their for horns, which are used in traditional Chinese medicine, as well as for trophies and ornamental use.Increased law enforcement and conservation programs are helping increase their numbers, but they are still considered critically endangered. 

The Bonobo Ape

• Scientific name: Pan paniscus
• Location: Central Africa
• Population: 5,000 to 60,000

Bonobos are members of the Great Ape family and are found only in the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. They are closely related to the more familiar chimpanzee, with longer legs, shorter arms and smaller trunk. Like chimpanzees, bonobos are remarkably social, but bonobos tend to be more peaceful than chimps.The greatest threat facing bonobos, aside from the limited range of their habitat, is from poachers who kill the apes and sell them for bush meat.

                      These are mostly endangered animals in africa there are also other animals are in endangered in africa.