Gorilla Behavior
Young gorillas thriving even as mothers leave group
A recent series of events among the members of a mountain gorilla group monitored by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Rwanda has led to
March 15, 2024
Category: Gorilla Behavior
Gorilla Behavior
Celebrating special gorilla relationships on Valentine’s Day
In the intricate social dynamics among the mountain gorillas we observe every day, we have seen that the relationships among adult males and females are
February 14, 2024
Gorilla Behavior
Who is that silverback? A surprise gorilla group change
Last November, while Fossey Fund gorilla staff were doing routine monitoring and protection of a mountain gorilla family led by 21-year-old silverback Noheli, the day
January 16, 2024
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
Gorillas go wild for bamboo
It may be holiday season for humans, but mountain gorillas find this time of year important too, buzzing with energy as they excitedly dine on
December 28, 2023
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
Hello neighbors! Two gorilla families meet regularly
Two of the gorilla families that the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund monitors and protects every day are engaged in some interesting behaviors, as they have
November 15, 2023
Gorilla Behavior
How do gorillas avoid inbreeding?
Gorillas live in close-knit groups, which provide them with strong and stable social relationships that benefit all their members. However, in mountain gorillas this includes
October 19, 2023
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
Silverback gorilla shows surprising moves
This article is part of a series presented by the Fossey Fund’s gorilla program Senior Advisor Veronica Vecellio, focusing on the mountain gorillas the Fossey
October 18, 2023
Gorilla Behavior
Impressive silverback carries on gorilla group leadership
This article is part of a series presented by the Fossey Fund’s gorilla program Senior Advisor Veronica Vecellio, focusing on mountain gorilla groups the Fossey
September 15, 2023
Gorilla Behavior
Silverbacks to the rescue: the adoption of infant Urusobe
Early this year, young mountain gorilla Urusobe became an orphan after the death of her mother, Ndamunbanzi. She will turn 3 years old in August
August 18, 2023
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
Historic gorilla group faces silverback drama
By Veronica Vecellio, Gorilla Program Senior Advisor This piece is part of a series of articles presented by the Fossey Fund’s Gorilla Program Senior Advisor
July 12, 2023
