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March 27, 2020

Fact 1: Pablo’s group has always been a record breaker in many ways. It has existed for more than...

March 20, 2020

Fact 1: The Fossey Fund is and always has been woman-led. In our 50+ year history, we have always...

March 18, 2020

Charlotte Nkuba is a member of a landowning family of the Batike community of Nkuba in the Democratic Republic...

March 17, 2020

Although gorilla groups are led by a dominant silverback (adult male), who determines the group’s daily travels and certain...

March 13, 2020

Movie 1: For a movie about Dian Fossey and the gorillas she worked with, watch Gorillas in the Mist...

March 6, 2020

Fact 1: Poop helps us learn paternity Since there are groups with more than one silverback (potential fathers), we...

March 2, 2020

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February 28, 2020

Fact 1: Gorillas are strong and muscular, but they aren’t as scary as you might think. Movies like “King...

February 21, 2020

Fact 1: Dian loved animals from an early age Dian’s love of animals began when she acquired her first...

February 14, 2020

Today we are celebrating Valentine’s Day! 1: Gorillas create bonds through grooming Grooming is an excellent way for gorillas...

February 13, 2020

Science confirms: Size matters for mountain gorillas For male mountain gorillas, one thing is certain – size matters, especially...

February 7, 2020

See which questions made the list this month! Question 1: Do gorillas use tools? Unlike chimpanzees, gorillas in the...