of the IUCN’s cross river gorilla action plan. It protects 19.44 km2 of land, and is located between the forests of Mbulu and Nijikwa in western Cameroon. It consists of rugged, mountainous terrain and represents the highest altitudinal extent of the Cross River gorilla's distribution, with the highest point at above sea level. Only about half of its land is a prime gorilla habitat, while the rest includes grassland or cultivation not suitable for the species. Due to its sanctuary status, it was expected to be provided with a conservator and eco-guards to enforce wildlife laws within its perimeters. References External links Cross River Gorilla Species Profile from the African Conservation Foundation Images and movies of the western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) at ARKive Information on the Cross River Gorilla at WWF Afi Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary Cross River gorilla Mammals of West Africa Mammals of Cameroon Critically endangered fauna of Africa Fauna of Nigeria Fauna of the Cameroonian Highlands forests Mammals described in 1904 Taxa named by Paul Matschie