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Published online 11 November 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news021104-16
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Gorillas go into virtual reserve
Computer model of mountain forest to keep track of threatened apes.
A virtual nature reserve could help the mountain gorillas of central Africa. The computer model should enable scientists to monitor the animals' vulnerable habitat and target conservation efforts better.
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