The new year kicked off with great energy for Musilikale’s group, one of the thriving mountain gorilla groups monitored by the Fossey Fund every day
Last year brought many challenges and changes for two young mountain gorilla orphans monitored by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. But despite their ages, they
One ongoing and fascinating area of the Fossey Fund’s research involves how adversity in early life, for example, the loss of a mother or the
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
Since 2005, September has been the month that Rwandans and all of us here at the Fossey Fund celebrate the birth of the mountain gorillas
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
Most species, from baboons to humans to horses, commonly experience hardships in later life if they have suffered serious adversity at a young age. But
By Cedric Ujeneza, communication assistant, Rwanda Although gorillas have been portrayed as ferocious animals, the truth is that they are quite peaceful, live in loving
Most species of primates have somewhat limited social relationships with their siblings. Often, this is because either males or females leave the groups where they
Thousands of Rwandans – including many Fossey Fund staff – gathered near Volcanoes National Park last week to celebrate the annual naming ceremony for infant
