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48 p. : col. ill., map. Table of contents: The mountain gorilla -- Gorilla country -- Gorilla populations -- The body of a gorilla -- Gorilla lifestyle -- Gorilla groups -- Communication -- Courtship and breeding -- Young gorillas -- Conflict between gorillas and humans -- Destroying gorilla habitats -- Dian Fossey - gorillas tourism -- Gorillas in contact with humans -- War -- Conservation efforts -- Will mountain gorillas always be threatened? -- The future for mountain gorillas-- How can you help? Summary: Discusses the plight of mountain gorillas and why they are near extinction, as well as some of the ways humans can help. First published: 2004.