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Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 02:00
Categories: 
Environment [2]
Issue Number: 
140 [3]
Article-Summary: 

A new census of gorilla populations in the national parks of three countries in Central Africa has shown a surprise increase in numbers. The survey suggests the number of mountain gorillas has risen by 17% since 1989, despite insecurity and the threat from poachers.

Category: 
Land & Environment [4]
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http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category.php/environment/19442 [5]

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