Cross River Gorilla Organic Cotton Kids T-Shirt

Description

There’s a reason why the Cross River gorilla is so cross…

Elusive, gentle, and majestic, the Cross River gorilla is truly a sight to behold. But unfortunately, their population is rapidly decreasing — but we want to change that.

If you love animals and love fashion, then you’ll love BEAST.boutique’s vegan-friendly and organic animal tees. Everytime you buy one of our responsibly-sourced Cross River gorilla print tee, we donate 50% of the profits to the Cross River Gorilla Conservation Programme, a charity committed to raising awareness and funds to protect the species.

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A painted picture of perfection

The Cross River gorilla has learned over time that humans are a threat to them, making them very shy. It’s rare to see a Cross River gorilla in its natural habitat as they intentionally avoid humans when they see them. Despite this, their population is still rapidly decreasing, with less than 300 of them left in the wild. This makes them the most endangered great ape in Africa — and we need to stop that.

Key features

• A classic, contemporary cut that suits all shapes and sizes
• Made from 100% organic cotton, available in a range of colours
• 100% vegan and toxin-free animal design print process 
• Print quality that lasts  
• Next-day delivery available

Meet the Cross River Gorilla

• Scientific Name: Gorilla gorilla diehli
• Also Known As:
• Type: Mammal
• Diet: Vegetarian
• Status: Critically endangered
• Population: Less than 300
• Habitat: Dense, uninhabited forest
• Location: Cross River, Congo Basin

Threats:

• Lost of habitat due to agricultural expansion
• Targeted killings by people for bushmeat

The Cross River gorilla avoids human contact, and so there is still quite a lot that is not known about their behaviour and lifestyle. Like all wildlife, they play a crucial role in their ecosystem. Their diet consists of lots and lots of vegetation, and if they disappeared off the planet then it would disrupt the food chain. This in turn would have a knock-on effect that would impact other flora and fauna in the area, creating a devastating ripple effect. For such shy, rare creatures, they’re very, very important to our planet.

Unusual facts

1. The Cross River gorilla is only found in a very specific region, and their whole population is spread out over an area of just 3000 square miles.
2. They were first identified as a species in 1904, but it wasn’t until the 1980s that we really learned anything about their lives and behaviours. This might be because they’re so shy, or it might be because they don’t really use Facebook that much.
3. Like other gorilla species, the Cross River gorilla has been seen using very primitive tools. On one occasion they even threw grass at a researcher! We’re sure they deserved it…
4. The Cross River gorilla is also pretty modern when it comes to romance too (sort of). The dominant male is polygamous, maintaining several relationships with the females in his pack. Busy boy!

Meet the Cross River Gorilla Conservation Programme

The Cross River Gorilla Conservation Programme is an African-based charity that was set up with the aim of protecting and conserving the Cross River gorilla population for the long term. They achieve this by creating safe zones for the species to exist, as well as closely monitoring their population with the help of the local community.

Treat yourself to a Cross River gorilla t-shirt today, and BEAST.boutique will donate 50% of the profits to the Cross River Gorilla Conservation Programme to help them fight for the species wherever they can.

T-Shirt Info

Put your kids in a t-shirt that’s cute, super comfortable, and made of natural fabrics! This 100% organic cotton tee is sure to become their favorite!

• 100% organic ring-spun combed cotton
• Fabric weight: 4.57 oz/yd² (155 g/m²)
• Single jersey
• Medium fit
• Set-in sleeves
• 1×1 rib at collar
• Narrow double-needle topstitch on the sleeves and bottom hems
• Self-fabric neck tape (inside, back of the neck)
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh