There has been a recent outbreak of Ebola in West Africa. It has killed 5,000 gorillas, and the species faces extinction, especially due to hunting of the animal. This petitions goal is to express the concern for the animal, and in hopes bring the issue into the spotlight and help put an end to the mistreatment of the gorillas, and help bring more research for the disease,and in time, stopping the outbreak.

http://articles.news.aol.com/news/_a/ebola-has-killed-5000-gorillas-study/20061210083309990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001

The above link contains the story on this terrible issue. Please take the time to sign this petition and bring help before it's too late. They can't ask for help themselves, so it's up to all of us to speak for them.