According to this article, in the Kouilou region of the Republic of Congo, up to two gorillas (an endangered species) are killed each week. The population totals about 200 in the area, though up to 50% may be killed in a year. A study gives the entire area population about a decade before extinction.
The study has shown "the horrific scale of the endangered species market in the Republic of Congo, especially endangered gorillas sold as meat."
Mr Pierre Fidenci, president of Endangered Species International, was quoted as saying:
"We intend to stop the killing in the area by providing alternative income to locals and working with hunters not against them. We hope to conduct conservation awareness with educational programs with other NGOs and to create a gorilla nature reserve."
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