Albertine Rift montane forests
- Albertine Rift montane forests
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The ecoregion consists of diverse montane rainforests, distinct from the Congolian lowland forests to the east, and home to many species characteristic of the Afromontane flora. The rare Mountain Gorilla "(Gorilla beringei beringei)" is endemic to the ecoregion. The montane forests are included on the Global 200 list.
External links
* [http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/at/at0101_full.html Albertine Rift montane forests (World Wildlife Fund)]
* [http://www.albertinerift.org/ Albertine Rift programme (Wildlife Conservation Society)]
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