How and why gorillas “play”
Play is a common behavior among gorillas, just as it is with humans. Playing is seen most often among...
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Four “orphaned” gorillas growing in small group
Our gorilla trackers have been monitoring an interesting situation with four young gorillas who became separated from their mothers...
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Solo gorilla mother joins new group
Normally, female mountain gorillas spend their entire lives in groups, relying on an adult male silverback to protect their...
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Update on infant gorilla named for Dian Fossey
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Karisoke Research Center by Dian Fossey, the Dian Fossey...
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Four lone silverbacks try to form groups, with limited success
Last year Fossey Fund field staff observed the formation of four new gorilla groups in Rwanda, all created by...
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Elderly mother Poppy raises new infant
Mountain gorilla Poppy – at almost 42 years old – is not only the oldest gorilla monitored by the...
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PORTIA DE ROSSI SURPRISES WIFE ELLEN DEGENERES WITH AMAZING BIRTHDAY GIFT TO DIAN FOSSEY GORILLA FUND
MEDIA CONTACT: Laurie Holloway, firelinepr@gmail.com Cell: 615-347-6743 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PORTIA DE ROSSI SURPRISES WIFE ELLEN DEGENERES WITH...
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Ellen DeGeneres, wife make extraordinary gift to help build Fossey Fund a permanent home in Rwanda
Television superstar Ellen DeGeneres has received a stunning 60th birthday surprise from her wife, actress Portia de Rossi –...
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Adopt a gorilla!
Just like our gorilla protection teams, you can help save gorillas every single day. Symbolic gorilla adoptions have a meaningful and immediate impact in the lives of the planet’s last wild gorillas and make great gifts! You can ensure gorillas are protected all day, every day by adopting a new family member today!