Tourism bosses in Uganda are preparing to launch a new campaign allowing those short of time or money to "Friend a Gorilla" through social networking sites.
Through cameras placed in the forests, users of Facebook and Twitter will be able to see the majestic creatures go about their everyday business for just $1 (62 p) a year.
Moses Mapesa Wafula, the head of the Uganda Wildlife Authority, told AFP: "Because we cannot physically satisfy global demand to track gorillas we have decided to use technology and bring these gorillas into the sitting rooms of people around the globe, by positioning cameras in the wild."
"We're being conservative because the most important thing with the gorillas is their own safety. They are vulnerable to diseases, especially airborne diseases," he added.
The campaign's Facebook page already has 1,876 fans while its Twitter profile has 280 followers.
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