Protecting the last Cross-River gorillas | Chasing Deforestation

Chasing Deforestation is a series that explores Earth's most threatened forests through satellite data and reporters on the ground. In the first episode, your host, Romi Castagnino, takes you to the forests of Cross River State in Nigeria. We do a deep dive into the history and social dynamics that shaped the state over the last century.
Our guest, reporter Orji Sunday, talks about the drivers of deforestation inside protected areas and the challenges rural communities face to introduce conservation into their daily lives.
What does it take to protect the last Cross-River gorillas?
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Great content!

[@ManpreetSingh-hi8jb]

So nice 👍

[@kikikut22]

Excellent work Mongabay! real talk, real talk

[@divinelly3980]

Great work 👏 keep it up 🎉

[@GabbysEcomission]

It is World Gorilla day and my mind went to the Cross River Gorilla found here in Nigeria and Cameroon. Great content. Thank you

[@deborahskyrim1314]

Palm oil and all agriculture deforestation must stop and rebuild our worlds forests.. 🙏🏼🌎

[@ManpreetSingh-hi8jb]

I love you darling ❤️