, SUS1501 Assignment 6 Semester 2 Memo | Due 26
September 2025. All questions fully answered.
(e) – We must save Eastern gorillas because their survival is
critical for sustaining healthy ecosystems. This perspective is
grounded in ecology, sustainability, and the interconnectedness
of life. Here’s why it stands out, and how it compares with the
other options:
1. The Ecological Argument (Option e)
Eastern gorillas (found mainly in the Democratic Republic of
Congo and Rwanda) are a keystone species. That means their
presence, behaviors, and survival directly shape the health of
their ecosystems.
Seed dispersal and vegetation balance: Gorillas eat fruit
and vegetation, spreading seeds through their movement
and waste. This helps forests regenerate, maintaining plant
diversity.
Habitat stability: Healthy forests (sustained in part by
gorilla activity) act as carbon sinks, which combat climate
change on a global scale.
Biodiversity protection: Protecting gorillas requires
protecting large tracts of forest, which indirectly
September 2025. All questions fully answered.
(e) – We must save Eastern gorillas because their survival is
critical for sustaining healthy ecosystems. This perspective is
grounded in ecology, sustainability, and the interconnectedness
of life. Here’s why it stands out, and how it compares with the
other options:
1. The Ecological Argument (Option e)
Eastern gorillas (found mainly in the Democratic Republic of
Congo and Rwanda) are a keystone species. That means their
presence, behaviors, and survival directly shape the health of
their ecosystems.
Seed dispersal and vegetation balance: Gorillas eat fruit
and vegetation, spreading seeds through their movement
and waste. This helps forests regenerate, maintaining plant
diversity.
Habitat stability: Healthy forests (sustained in part by
gorilla activity) act as carbon sinks, which combat climate
change on a global scale.
Biodiversity protection: Protecting gorillas requires
protecting large tracts of forest, which indirectly
