Comments on: Year of the Gorilla Part 10: Final Thoughts

By: Anika

Anika — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:00:50 +0000

I hope the tragic day never happens where my son (or his children) has/have to ask, “what is a gorilla”? Technology can be a blessing or a curse depending on how it is used. A curse if it is a means for status (i.e. having the latest and greatest gadget and tossing out the old one). Or a blessing: Using social network sites such as Facebook and/or Twitter to spread the word to “recycle” (may it be a cellphone or other electronic “waste”). This could be a useful way to entice friends/family to donate to the cause. Perhaps if we all could learn one thing from your blog – be the change, don’t wait for the change to happen – make it happen yourself. I will be submitting a request to my friends and family to gather their electronic waste for me to gather and recycle for them. May peace and harmony shield and protect these wonderful animals.

By: VAN

VAN — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:35:01 +0000

I hope something can be done to keep these gorillas from becoming extinct. They are truely amazing animals.I have learned so much. Even though I already enjoy going to the zoo, it gives me more joy to see that my visit helps with the conservation efforts.

By: Rebekah Reyna

Rebekah Reyna — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:52:52 +0000

Thanks so much for all the blogs about gorillas. It is very informative. We can only wish that these beautiful creatures do not become extinct. Everyone should put forth the effort to help them by recycling and educating people so that the gorilla does not vanish forever.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:57:28 +0000

Thank you Peter for doing this blog. I have learned so much. Even though I already enjoy going to the zoo, it gives me more joy to see that my visit helps with the conservation efforts. And I will most certainly be collecting all my old cell phones and recycling them. My only hope is that this blog gives people that extra push to be passionate about conservation.

By: Lisa Pruitt

Lisa Pruitt — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:35:15 +0000

Thank you for sharing onformation how we can in our day to day life help teh gorillas (cellphones fo example) It is something we can do. And yes we can put economic pressure on those that are contributing to the destrucion of these animals. Thomas Jefferson is correct. All iving species are interdependent. If the gorilla are no more, then what happens to that habitat? It will certainly not be balanced. How will that effect other species? Thank you for sharing teh gorilla’s plight with us.

By: Sonja

Sonja — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:35:05 +0000

It amazes me how few gorillas remain in the world. Thanks for all the information you’ve shared this week. If only everyone were as interested in saving these creatures as zoos are!

By: Veronica C

Veronica C — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:22:26 +0000

Gorilla’s are beautiful animals. I couldn’t imagine them being extinct. That will be a sad day for many generations to come. We can only hope that the hard work of those trying to bring awareness will be noticed. Thanks for all that is being done.

By: Debbie Evans

Debbie Evans — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:16:32 +0000

Thank you for such an important and insighful series. I lvoe the Thomas Jefferson quote.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:12:01 +0000

I hope something can be done to keep these gorillas from becoming extinct. They are truely amazing animals. I didnt know how amazing until you did this daily blog. I have really enjoyed learning more and more about them over the past couple of weeks. I cant wait to get back to the Zoo to see some of them!! Thanks again for this amazing blog