Conservation Across Africa: Saving the Western Lowland Gorilla with Gwili Gibbon
The Green Hour by Preston Poag Jr.
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Episode 5 | Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks
In this episode, we’re joined by Gwili Gibbon, Conservation Manager at African Parks to explore efforts to protect one of Africa’s most iconic and critically endangered species — the Western Lowland Gorilla. Found deep within the rainforests of Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Republic of Congo, this species faces immense pressure from poaching, disease, and habitat loss.
Tune in as we discuss:
🌿 The challenges of conserving gorillas in dense rainforest ecosystems
🛡️ The role of rangers and community-led protection efforts
📈 What long-term survival looks like fo ...