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Urgent Appeal

Help save more precious gorillas from extinction

This precious new born could be the most important gorilla in the world. She’s the future of her kind. Because 99% of all gorillas in the wild are just one step from extinction. We can’t afford to lose a single one. Gorillas can’t save themselves. But YOU can help save gorillas.

Please take a moment to watch our appeal video below. And, if you can, please help save more precious gorillas from extinction.

Appeal Video

Help save more precious gorillas from extinction

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This festive season, why not give the gift of hope? Baby gorillas are as fragile as our own, and they need us now more than ever. This Christmas, adopt a gorilla and give the ultimate gift: a chance to save these gentle creatures from extinction https://bit.ly/adoptagorilla

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