Lossi Sanctuary
| Lossi Gorilla Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
  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[]
- ^ a b "Lossi Sanctuary". protectedplanet.net.
- ^ "Ebola outbreak killed 5000 gorillas". afrol. Retrieved 2010-09-19.
Categories:
- Protected areas of the Republic of the Congo