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
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 4, 2020 (ATLANTA) – As wildlife populations decline around the globe, understanding the natural and human-induced factors that influence their growth is critical for
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
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
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
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
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
Fact 1: The Fossey Fund is and always has been woman-led. In our 50+ year history, we have always been a woman-led organization. From our
