Silverback gorilla Mafunzo was strong but loving. With just over 1,000 mountain gorillas remaining, every individual is critical to their conservation. The life of a
Fact 1: Gorillas are super-moms! Like other primates, gorilla mothers have very strong bonds with their infants and provide complete care for them during their
2020 was a rough year for people across the globe. Here at the Fossey Fund, we changed our work protocols in an effort to keep
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
When the COVID-19 pandemic first began to spread in March, the Fossey Fund’s protection work in and around Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park became both more
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
The Names Are In! This year’s virtual Kwita Izina, which was organized by the Rwanda Development Board, was a huge success! Of the 24 baby
We are excited to learn that the Rwanda Development Board plans to hold its annual ceremony to name the new infant gorillas born this year
Distance: Due to the abundance of food sources in undisturbed habitat, and gorillas’ willingness to eat many different types of plants, some gorillas don’t have
Question 1: Do gorillas get bored? While humans tend to assign human emotions to non-human animals, it is actually very difficult to understand what an
