African Mountain Gorilla EARTH DAY Button

A handsome Silverback (Male) Virunga Mountain Gorilla, features in this beautiful wildlife image. This zoomed-in version of "Precious" was painted as a tribute to the cherished wildlife that barely survives in this war-torn region of the Virunga National Park. Artwork by Skye Ryan-Evans © . Our precious Virunga Mountain Gorillas in the Democratic Congo Republic near the Rwandan border in Africa, are extremely endangered mainly due to warfare, charcoal farmers and poaching; All dangers imposed by Man. Their numbers are severely diminished as they balance precariously near the brink of extinction. There is yet hope that they may be rescued from annhilation with the help of caring Rangers and rescue workers form organisations like Wildlife Direct. 50% proceeds from sales of this print assist WildlifeDirect.org as they strive to protect the few remaining Mountain Gorillas in this war-ravaged region. Thank you for caring. :o-)