New Study Suggests There May be More Grauer’s Gorillas Than Previously Estimated
A study released this week updates the estimated number of Grauer’s gorillas remaining on the planet. The study, led by the Wildlife Conservation Society, puts
A study released this week updates the estimated number of Grauer’s gorillas remaining on the planet. The study, led by the Wildlife Conservation Society, puts
Scientists from around the world, including at the Fossey Fund, participated in this species-wide survey of parasite infections across the entire range of the mountain
The chest beats given by adult male gorillas reliably indicate their body size, a paper published in Scientific Reports found. The gorilla chest beat is
A study by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund shows that gorilla families come together to support young gorillas that lose their mothers. The findings, published
March 22 is World Water Day, an annual United Nations event started in 1993 to focus on the importance of freshwater. In 2021, the theme
November 4, 2020 (ATLANTA) – As wildlife populations decline around the globe, understanding the natural and human-induced factors that influence their growth is critical for
Felix Ndagijimana in the field Seeing these magnificent creatures up close is an experience like no other, and I never grow tired of it. It
Interactions between gorilla groups are endlessly fascinating. Interactions require considerable multi-tasking for males, as they have to protect their group, try to attract females from
In the animal kingdom, bigger is often better. Larger individuals tend to be stronger than smaller ones, and their size often allows them to outcompete
Just like in humans, gorilla communication can occur through a variety of methods—body postures, facial expressions, vocalizations. Communicating Dominance Gorillas use a variety of behaviors