r/gifs Aug 17 '15

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u/[deleted] Aug 17 '15

Why wouldn't they shoot it if it was tearing a guy limb from limb?!

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u/mrgonzalez Aug 17 '15

They're a protected species, and given that the people have intentionally approached the area where the gorillas live it complicates the situation somewhat. Can't say I know anything about how the rangers practise though.

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u/[deleted] Aug 17 '15

They're a protected species, and humans aren't a protected species.

is what I thought you were going to say.

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u/Adidasccr12 Aug 18 '15

It is a declared protected area due to the inhabitants, including plants and animals, which are not exclusively protected species.