5 Things Friday
Great Apes
This week we’re covering the 5 different types of great apes! Great Ape 1: Gorilla (Gorilla sp.) Gorillas are closely related to humans, sharing around
January 24, 2020
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5 Things Friday
Community Projects & Programs
This week we’re covering just a few of the Fossey Fund’s projects and programs that are focused on helping local communities. 1: Cows to Historically
January 17, 2020
5 Things Friday
Your Questions Answered
This week we’re answering your questions from the past month! 1: What are the different age classes for gorillas? While age classes vary depending on
January 10, 2020
5 Things Friday
New Year’s Resolutions
Haven’t made your New Year’s resolution yet or have you already broken your other ones? Here are five resolutions you can try this year! Resolution
January 3, 2020
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25 Facts
To celebrate our 25th episode of ‘5 Things Friday’ we are bringing you 25 facts! 1. Karisoke Research Center has been around for over 50
December 27, 2019
5 Things Friday
Your Questions Answered–Part 4
This week we are answering your questions! Check out this article to find out what the daily life of a gorilla is like, plus more!
November 1, 2019
5 Things Friday
Halloween!
Check out our Halloween themed “5 Things Friday!” View this article to find a Dian Fossey costume idea as well as a printable data-sheet!
October 25, 2019
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October 18, 2019
5 Things Friday
5TF: Gorilla Infancy
Fact 1 Infant gorillas are smaller than human infants when they’re born. Gorilla moms have a roughly 8.5-month long gestation period, and infants weight about
October 11, 2019
5 Things Friday
5TF: Our Research Interns Answer YOUR Questions—Part 3
Question 1 What do gorillas eat? Gorillas are herbivores, so they have a plant-based diet. You will mainly see gorillas eat young leaves, fruit, bamboo
October 2, 2019
