We share 98% of our DNA with gorillas. A lot of the mountain gorillas residing in Africa get sick and die from human transmitted illnesses. This is a problem because without gorillas, entire forests wouldn’t exist as they help disperse seeds. With more animals going extinct, it is human’s responsibility to save the ones we can. We contacted safaris in DRC, Uganda, and Rwanda (figure 1) to find out information about their tours and required vaccines. We created a vaccine questionnaire and a pamphlet/brochure. We are still in the process of implementing both on safari tours. We also wanted to spread awareness to this cause by making a website, Instagram, and TikTok with videos and additional information (figure 3). All animals are needed for the Earth’s food chain and biodiversity. By examining the root of the endangerment, we hope that will cause their population to bounce back. Our project was especially significant due to the SARS CoV-2 pandemic.

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