Lossi Sanctuary
Lossi Gorilla Sanctuary | |
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Map of Republic of the Congo | |
Location | Western Cuvette, Republic of the Congo |
Coordinates | 0°10′48″N 14°31′01″E / 0.18°N 14.517°ECoordinates: 0°10′48″N 14°31′01″E / 0.18°N 14.517°E[1] |
Area | 350 km2 (140 sq mi) |
Established | 2001 |
The Lossi Gorilla Sanctuary is found in northwestern Republic of the Congo.[2] It was established on 10 May 2001. This site is 350 km2 (140 sq mi).[1] The reserve was effectively created by the local community, who established an eco-tourism project here. It is also used for research.
References
- 1 2 "Lossi Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
- ↑ "Ebola outbreak killed 5000 gorillas". afrol. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
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