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I am collecting mobile phones,Old ones unwanted ones any type you don’t want.
These are NOT for me. I am a Wildlife Warrior and right now I am on a mission to
help save Gorillas in Africa.
Habitat destruction and poaching are just two of the factors driving this great
ape to extinction. Coltan is a rare mineral that is used in the production of
electronic devices, including mobile phones. Unfortunately, most of the world’s
coltan reserves are found in the same region as gorillas and the mining for this
rare mineral is destroying their last remaining habitat.
By recycling your old mobile phones, not only are you reducing the demand for
coltan but also helping to raise funds for Gorilla conservation.
Did you Know?
Gorillas are the largest living primate in the world.
Gorillas are our closest relatives, sharing 98%-99% identical DNA, second only to the chimpanzee.
The Four subspecies of gorilla (Mountain, Cross River, Eastern Lowland and Western Lowland) are all under serious threat of becoming extinct. They are all currently classified as endangered or critically endangered.
With just 250-300 left in the wild, The Cross River Gorilla is the most critically endangered of the four gorilla subspecies.
There are no Mountain Gorillas or Cross River Gorillas in captivity.
Adult male gorillas are called Silverbacks because, as they age, a saddle of gray or silver-colored hair develops on their backs.
The average lifespan of a gorilla is between 30-50 years.
Poaching, habitat destruction, the bush meat trade, civil war and unrest are some of the major facts that are threatening gorillas.
Gorillas live in tight knit family groups; if threatened, adults will protect the young of the group with their life.
FFI is one of the only conservation organisations that is working to save all four subspecies of gorillas in the wild.
Last year alone it was estimated that nearly 9 million mobile phones were sold in Australia, and collectively there could be over 20 million unused mobile phones waiting to be recycled.
Poaching, habitat destruction, the bush meat trade, civil war and unrest are some of the major facts that are threatening gorillas.
Gorillas live in tight knit family groups; if threatened, adults will protect the young of the group with their life.
FFI is one of the only conservation organisations that is working to save all four subspecies of gorillas in the wild.
Last year alone it was estimated that nearly 9 million mobile phones were sold in Australia, and collectively there could be over 20 million unused mobile phones waiting to be recycled.
Please contact me to arrange drop off or Pick up Locally
So far I have collected about 40 phones and sent them in But I really would love to send a lot more in. I know there must be 100’s of phones unused in this area Please help Me Answer the Call and save the Gorillias.
thank you to those that have given me phones already
Suzie
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Trading Post Newbie
Group: Forum Members
Last Login: 29/05/2009 12:13 PM
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| I forgot to add she is in the Werribee area So Mainly western Suburbs
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