Counting mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest
Since mountain gorillas are critically endangered and their numbers are small, it’s important to know just how many there...
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Wetlands in gorilla habitat facing threats
The Fossey Fund’s biodiversity program studies other animals and plants that live in “gorilla” habitat, as well as various...
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How and why gorillas “play”
Play is a common behavior among gorillas, just as it is with humans. Playing is seen most often among...
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Four “orphaned” gorillas growing in small group
Our gorilla trackers have been monitoring an interesting situation with four young gorillas who became separated from their mothers...
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Solo gorilla mother joins new group
Normally, female mountain gorillas spend their entire lives in groups, relying on an adult male silverback to protect their...
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Four lone silverbacks try to form groups, with limited success
Last year Fossey Fund field staff observed the formation of four new gorilla groups in Rwanda, all created by...
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Elderly mother Poppy raises new infant
Mountain gorilla Poppy – at almost 42 years old – is not only the oldest gorilla monitored by the...
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Solo gorilla mother joins lone silverback
For seven months, mountain gorilla mother Pasika did something remarkable. Normally, female mountain gorillas spend their entire lives in...
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Jean Paul Hirwa: New gorilla program manager
Taking responsibility for all of the Fossey Fund’s gorilla and protection activities in Rwanda is a daunting task, but...
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Happy holiday surprise: Young gorilla “orphans” reunited with their group
Fossey Fund trackers and researchers in Rwanda have been monitoring an unusual situation among the mountain gorillas in Rwanda...
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Dian Fossey’s legacy: “Preservation of the future”
In her final journal, Dian Fossey wrote these words: “When you realize the value of all life you dwell...
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Adopt a gorilla!
Just like our gorilla protection teams, you can help save gorillas every single day. Symbolic gorilla adoptions have a meaningful and immediate impact in the lives of the planet’s last wild gorillas and make great gifts! You can ensure gorillas are protected all day, every day by adopting a new family member today!