Gorilla Protection
New gorilla group forms
One of the best things about protecting and studying mountain gorillas every day is that we sometimes get to see important and special occasions among
September 7, 2022
Category: Silverback
Gorilla Protection
Celebrating the life of silverback gorilla Mafunzo
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
May 9, 2022
5 Things Friday
Mother’s Day
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
May 8, 2022
Congo
Building a Garden Out of Gorilla Poop
Not far from the village of Nkuba, in a remote area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo where the critically endangered Grauer’s gorillas roam,
November 15, 2020
Conservation
Violent Encounters Between Gorillas Slow Population Growth Rate
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
November 5, 2020
5 Things Friday
Father’s Day
Fact 1: Silverbacks are more than just protectors! Silverbacks may have historically been thought of as just the protector, but they fill many roles within
June 18, 2020
Gorilla Behavior
Gorilla Moms and Dads: Being Together
As we have all hunkered down together during these times, it is comforting to think about how gorillas live together all the time, spending their
May 7, 2020
5 Things Friday
Your Questions Answered
Question 1 Tara Stoinski PhD, our President & CEO/Chief Scientific Office is answering a question from Shelby, “My career goal is to be part of
April 17, 2020
Gorilla Behavior
Nzeli Returns
Despite the crisis raging across the globe, gorilla life continues, as does the daily work of our field staff… In her 34 years, Nzeli has
April 14, 2020
5 Things Friday
Pablo’s Group
Fact 1: Pablo’s group has always been a record breaker in many ways. It has existed for more than 25 years, and reached the record-breaking
March 27, 2020
