Gorillas on the Line…. Will you answer the call? - Dian Fossey Gorilla …
2020年9月23日 · The good news is that coltan is recyclable. You can help reduce the pressures on the forest where these endangered gorillas live simply by recycling your old electronics in a responsible way.
Mining for conflict minerals is driving gorillas to extinction
2017年5月2日 · Congo is also, however, very rich in natural resources, especially minerals like gold, as well as columbite-tantalite – also called “coltan” – which is used in making electronic gadgets. This has led to the creation of numerous mines throughout gorilla habitats, many of which are operated illegally and involve some sort of corruption ...
Coltan, Gorillas, and E-Recycling: Why They’re All Tied Together
Electronic devices rely on components containing elements that are extracted from coltan, a mineral mined in the same geographical areas in which gorilla populations live. The increase in demand for new electronics causes an increase in mining …
Gorillas on the Line - Zoo Atlanta
What do gorillas and cell phones have in common? A critical component of cell phones and other small electronics is a substance called coltan. One of the few places in the world where coltan is found is the forests of the eastern Democratic Republic of …
Gorillas are being killed and eaten by miners in the Congo
2016年7月12日 · The Grauer’s gorilla, the world’s largest primate, is only found in the eastern DRC, but decades of illegal hunting and mining, coupled with civil unrest and habitat loss, have pushed it to ...
Coltan Boom, Gorilla Bust The Impact of Coltan Mining on …
Minerals exploited at the sites surveyed included cassiterite, gold, coltan and wolframite, and most mines were controlled by armed groups. On average, miners earned significantly higher revenue than non-miners. However, mining was seen as a...
Gorilla Predators - Gorilla Facts and Information
2024年2月23日 · Humans are the most severe gorilla predators at the moment. Reports have shown that the biggest threat to the life of a gorilla comes from a human being. The following are ways through which humans harm gorillas; Coltan Mining. Coltan is a crucial mineral resource used in the telecommunication industry.
coltan Archives - Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
Coltan mining is another huge threat to gorilla habitat (coltan is the material used in LCD screens). The easiest way to take action for the gorillas in these areas besides donating to a conservation organization is to be a conscious consumer.
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Coltan: Fact Sheet
The exploitation of coltan in legally protected areas such as Kahuzi-Biega National Park (KBNP) in the Democratic Republic Congo, poses a grave threat to gorillas and other species. Coltan mining has also been cited as helping to finance serious conflict in …
Don’t Hang Up On Gorillas - Carnegie Museum of Natural History
The mining of coltan alters the landscape, which not only reduces viable gorilla habitat, but also allows easier access for poachers who seek to kill or capture gorillas (Redmond, 2001). Poachers can also bring and spread infectious diseases that can affect gorillas and other humans alike (Redmond, 2001).