The Kagwene Gorilla Sanctuary was proclaimed by the Cameroonian government on April 3, 2008.[1] It protects 19.44 km2 of land, and is located between the Mbulu and Nijikwa forests in western Cameroon. It consists of rugged, mountainous terrain and represents the highest altitudinal extent of the Cross River gorilla's distribution, with the highest point at 2,037 metres (6,683 ft) above sea level. Only about half of its land is a prime gorilla habitat, while the rest includes grassland or cultivation not suitable for the species.[1] Due to its sanctuary status, it was expected to be provided with a conservator and eco-guards to enforce wildlife laws within its perimeters.[2]
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^ abWiseman, Ruth; Warren, Ymke; Nicholas, Aaron; Mackenzie, Mary; Higham, James P. (December 2008). . Gorilla Journal (37). Archived from the original on 23 October 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
^De Vere, Ruth; Ymke Warren; Nicholas, Aaron; MacKenzie, Mary E.; Higham, James P. (September 24, 2010). "Nest site ecology of the cross river gorilla at the Kagwene Gorilla Sanctuary, Cameroon, with special reference to anthropogenic influence". American Journal of Primatology. 73 (3): 253–261. doi:10.1002/ajp.20886. PMID 20872882. S2CID 6426172.
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