Lowland Gorillas: Gabon

Gorilla
Western Lowland gorillas, one of the two subspecies of Western Gorilla, are Critically Endangered. ZSL is taking a sustainable approach to conserving this species and the surrounding human communities.
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Hainan Gibbon

Hainan Gibbon Juvenile China
The Hainan gibbon, Nomascus hainanus, is the world’s rarest ape and one of world’s most endangered mammal species. ZSL scientists are studying Hainan gibbons to allow effective conservation action.
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Wildlife Wood Project

Mjukuu the Gorilla in Tree
ZSL’s Wildlife Wood Project (WWP) helps logging companies adopt low-impact logging practices and better manage wildlife such as gorillas in their concessions, to provide a sustainable future for both wildlife and people.
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Slender Lorises: Sri Lanka

Montane Slender Loris
Lorises are small nocturnal animals that inhabit the forests of India, Sri Lanka and South East Asia, and feed primarily on insects. Many loris species are in dire straits, and ZSL is working hard to protect them.
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Bushmeat Alternatives: Guinea

Bushmeat hunter © Noelle Kumpel
Due to unsustainable levels of exploitation, the harvesting of wild meat has become a global concern, especially in the tropical forests of West and Central Africa. ZSL is looking for alternatives and solutions.
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