5 Things Friday
Gorilla Poop
Fact 1: Poop helps us learn paternity Since there are groups with more than one silverback (potential fathers), we can’t always be sure who sires
March 6, 2020
Category: Silverback
Dian Fossey Fund
Size Matters
Science confirms: Size matters for mountain gorillas For male mountain gorillas, one thing is certain – size matters, especially when it comes to the ladies.
February 13, 2020
5 Things Friday
Your Questions Answered
See which questions made the list this month! Question 1: Do gorillas use tools? Unlike chimpanzees, gorillas in the wild are rarely seen using tools.
February 7, 2020
5 Things Friday
Your Questions Answered
This week we’re answering your questions from the past month! 1: What are the different age classes for gorillas? While age classes vary depending on
January 10, 2020
5 Things Friday
25 Facts
To celebrate our 25th episode of ‘5 Things Friday’ we are bringing you 25 facts! 1. Karisoke Research Center has been around for over 50
December 27, 2019
Conservation
Primatology Careers
1. What is primatology Primatology is the study of behavior, biology, and anything else related to primates. There are many areas of study within primatology,
December 20, 2019
Gorilla Behavior
Gorilla Vocalizations
This week we are covering gorilla vocalizations! Have you ever heard a gorilla laugh? Check out the article to learn and hear more!
December 13, 2019
5 Things Friday
Your Questions Answered–Part 4
This week we are answering your questions! Check out this article to find out what the daily life of a gorilla is like, plus more!
November 1, 2019
5 Things Friday
Halloween!
Check out our Halloween themed “5 Things Friday!” View this article to find a Dian Fossey costume idea as well as a printable data-sheet!
October 25, 2019
5 Things Friday
5TF: Gorilla Infancy
Fact 1 Infant gorillas are smaller than human infants when they’re born. Gorilla moms have a roughly 8.5-month long gestation period, and infants weight about
October 11, 2019
