Gorillas (A True Book: The Most Endangered)

The largest of todays primates, gorillas are among humans closest relatives in the animal kingdom. In the wild, they face few natural enemies. However, human activities are threatening these animals survival. Readers will learn what life is like for wild gorillas and why these amazing animals are an important part of the natural world. They will also learn what is causing gorillas to disappear and what people are doing to save them from extinction.

Cel mai mare dintre primatele de astazi, gorilele se numara printre rudele cele mai apropiate de oameni din regnul animal. In salbaticie, se confrunta cu putini dusmani naturali.