Learning activity 4

Evidence: The Cross River Gorilla

Part A

Read the following information about the Cross River Gorilla.

Fuente: SENA

The Cross River Gorilla is a subspecies of the western gorilla that is usually
found in montane rainforest between 1,500 and 3,500 meters and in bamboo
forest from about 2,500 to 3,000 meters. It differs from the other subspecies of
gorilla in skull and tooth dimensions. They live on a small area of high-land
forest on the border of Cameroon and Nigeria. They have been classified as a
critically endangered species. (World Wildlife Fund for Nature, s.f.)

Part B

Now, for completing the evidence you need to carry out a little research on the
web to find out the major threats for the Cross River Gorilla. With the
information obtained, write a short paragraph describing why this species is
facing extinction and the consequences of its hypothetical extinction. Make sure
you use conditionals in your text.
 The major threats for the Cross River Gorilla are animal illegal trade,

deforestation of the forests where he lives and diseases that they face.

Other reason is that the 76% of Cameroon's forests, which are its main

habitat, were assigned in 2000 to the timber industry. These animals face

many threats that can be stopped if governments take adequate

preventive measures to conserve their habitat.

Part C

Now, to complete the evidence you need to record a tape in which you describe
the actions you would execute to prevent the Cross River Gorilla’s extinction.
Use your imagination to picture several scenarios in which you could help.

Fuente: SENA
 If I could travel to Cameroon or Nigeria, I would visit the government for to
talk about this problem and take preventives measures.
 If I had the opportunity of became forest ranger, I would work in Nigeria for
protect this animals.
 If I were an influencer person in the world, I would speak with all the
presidents of Africa for save this Gorilla.
 If I had a lot of money, I would protect the area where the gorillas live to
avoid their hunting.
 If I were a veterinary, I would travel to Cameroon to cure the diseases of
these animals

When you finish your work, send the files to your instructor through the platform
as follows:

1. Clic en el botón "Ver Evidencia".

2. Adjuntar el archivo el cual debe estar previamente guardado en el equipo.
3. Dejar un comentario al instructor (opcional).

Important: The platform will only allow you to submit your files once. Please,
make sure you upload the two (2) files when submitting your evidence.

Note: This evidence is an individual activity. Remember to check the learning

guide in order to know if you have done all the assigned activities, know how to
develop them and deliver them correctly.

Criterios de evaluación
 Intercambia información personal sobre consecuencias reales e
imaginarias teniendo en cuenta la estructura gramatical y el vocabulario
requerido.

 Usa el vocabulario relacionado con animales y especies en vía de

extinción teniendo en cuenta el contexto requerido.

References

World Wildlife Fund for Nature. (s.f.). Cross River Gorilla. Consultado el 14 de
noviembre de 2014, en http://wwf.panda.org