Africa is home to the endangered
Eastern Lowland Gorilla found in Eastern Congo (Democratic Republic of Congo). This subspecies of the Eastern Gorilla has been severely impacted by the the armed strife in the area and influx of impoverished migrants attracted by Coltan (Columbite-Tantalite), an ore used to produce Tantallum, primary material for the capacitors in your cell phones, DVD players, game consoles.
Cell Phone Recycling and Gorillas - The Hidden Connection
National Geographic: "Can Cell Phone Recycling Help African Gorillas?"