Gorillas in Nigeria: World's rarest great ape pictured with babies Only 300 Cross River gorillas are known to live in the wild, making them the most endangered sub-species in the world. The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) says this sighting raises hopes that the animals at risk of extinction are actually reproducing in large numbers. A number of infant gorillas are visible in the shots taken earlier this year. WCS in Nigeria, an international non-governmental organisation, said the pictures were captured by camera traps in the Mbe mountains "in cross rivers. ' Wary of humans ' Cross River gorillas are the world's rarest great ape. They are naturally wary of humans and have subtle distinctions from other species - such as smaller heads, longer arms and lighter-coloured hair. The primates were known to live in some mountain's in Nigeria and neighbouring Cameroon but are rarely seen. The WCS says it is working closely with a community organisation, the Conser...
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