Why are diseases a major threat to gorillas?

Because gorillas share approximately 98.7% of their DNA with humans, they are vulnerable to many human diseases.

Recommended Uganda safari tours

Uganda · Mountain gorillas · Bwindi focus

You visit: Entebbe (Start), Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Entebbe

Uganda · Mountain gorillas · Bwindi focus

Uganda · Gorillas & habituated chimps

You visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Entebbe (End)

Uganda · Gorillas & habituated chimps

Uganda · Primates & savannah wildlife

You visit: Entebbe (Start), Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Uganda · Primates & savannah wildlife

Uganda · Nile, chimps, wildlife & gorillas

You visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP

Uganda · Nile, chimps, wildlife & gorillas

Uganda · Nile boat & Big Five potential

You visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Entebbe (End)

Uganda · Nile boat & Big Five potential

Uganda · Extended flagship circuit

You visit: Entebbe (Start), Murchison Falls NP, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth NP

Uganda · Extended flagship circuit