Learning activity 4Evidence: 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. 170 km² with an annual average decrease in forest cover of more than 4000 km² or 2. In Nigeria and Cameroon the expansion of agriculture. Even so. There is also a decrease in its nutrient substrate due to the decrease in vegetation. there are several: 1 Degradation and decline of habitats: is rapidly being lost due to illegal logging and subsistence farming. it has been possible to reduce the hunting to a low level. 2 Hunting: Despite legal prohibitions against gorilla killing.1 The trade in wild meat is a cause for hunting.3 The hands or feet do not seem to be especially valued. To give us an idea. and road networks have led to widespread habitat degradation and fragmentation. At present this threat is not great. any amount of hunting is already unsustainable for them. for example.2 Traditional Medicine: Bones are used in traditional medicine in Cameroon and Nigeria and skulls are typically preserved as a trophy. in the Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary there is some ecotourism. 2. but it must be taken into account as possible. And there are timber concessions in almost all forest reserves in Nigeria. 2. and they are in many areas outside protected areas. cases occur in Nigeria and Cameroon. 7 Their populations are small and fragmented. 2. although taking into account the few copies that remain.6%. and most protected areas have poor poaching control. in 2000 an estimated forest cover in Nigeria was estimated at 135. 4 Road development 5 Wire traps for other gorilla species 6 Isolation of populations that can lead to inbreeding. especially considering that. 2. . surrounded by large human settlements. By 1987. about 24 per cent of Nigeria's protected area had already been converted to agricultural land. although not all are registered. Preventive measures should be taken to minimize the transmission of diseases. 3 Diseases: Another potential threat to gorillas in general is exposure to human diseases. due to the greater access to animals through the means of communication. palm oil plantations. plantations and shrub areas. What has happened is that it has focused some of the concern on hunting to trade with the meat of wild animals.4 There have also been cases of sale of lactating gorillas. which makes them more vulnerable. but they also hunt them as a trophy.The major threats for the Cross River Gorilla are… With regard to their threats. but this appears to be more of a punctual event. enforcement of laws is often lax. Although gorilla meat is not the most sold. In addition. such as Ebola. the impact on ape populations is disproportionate due to its slow reproduction rate and few individuals. make sure you upload the two (2) files when submitting your evidence. 2. 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. 3. Please. Fuente: SENA Examples: If I had a lot of money. . send the files to your instructor through the platform as follows: 1. Make sure the files are attached. I would build a protection center for the Cross River Gorilla. Important: The platform will only allow you to submit your files once. Click Examinar mi equipo and look for the files in your computer. 4. If I lived in Cameroon or Nigeria. I would donate thousands of pesos for research. When you finish your work. Use your imagination to picture several scenarios in which you could help. Click on the title of this evidence. Leave a comment for the instructor (optional). Click Enviar.Part C Now. References World Wildlife Fund for Nature.f. en http://wwf. (s. Criterios de evaluación Intercambia información personal sobre consecuencias reales e imaginarias teniendo en cuenta la estructura gramatical y el vocabulario requerido.). Remember to check the learning guide in order to know if you have done all the assigned activities. Cross River Gorilla. Usa el vocabulario relacionado con animales y especies en vía de extinción teniendo en cuenta el contexto requerido.panda.org/what_we_do/endangered_species/great_apes/gorillas/cros s_river_gorilla/ .Note: This evidence is an individual activity. Consultado el 14 de noviembre de 2014. know how to develop them and deliver them correctly.