Congo
Dominant, gentle silverback Vuba dies
On the morning of Sept. 27, Dian Fossey Gorillas Fund trackers found 24-year-old silverback leader Vuba in critical condition when they arrived for their daily
September 28, 2017
Tag: silverback
Dian Fossey Fund
Life after silverback Isabukuru
After two years with episodes of illness and a few recent weeks showing visible deterioration, dominant silverback Isabukuru died on March 25. Fossey Fund staff
April 5, 2017
Anti-Poaching
Cantsbee, last of Dian Fossey’s silverbacks, now presumed dead
He was named “Cantsbee” by Dian Fossey upon his birth in 1978, since she believed his mother to be a male until she gave birth.
November 14, 2016
Dian Fossey Fund
Legendary Silverback Cantsbee Missing
On Monday, Oct. 10, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund trackers reported that silverback Cantsbee was not in his group when they arrived for daily monitoring. Since
October 18, 2016
Dian Fossey Fund
The lives of mountain gorilla lone silverbacks
February 4, 2016 The lives of lone silverbacks Most mountain gorillas live in groups of varying sizes, usually containing one or more silverbacks, plus adult
February 4, 2016
Dian Fossey Fund
Change in dominance for Pablo’s group?
December 29, 2015 Change in dominance for Pablo’s group? Historic leader Cantsbee, who turned 37 years old on Nov. 14, has been the leader of
December 29, 2015
Dian Fossey Fund
In memory of dominant silverback Ugutsinda
October 26, 2015 In memory of dominant silverback Ugutsinda After many months of an undiagnosed illness, silverback leader Ugutsinda passed away on Oct. 15, on
October 26, 2015
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Isabukuru’s strength challenged by health issue
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February 27, 2015
Dian Fossey Fund
When a Dominant Silverback Dies
February 18, 2013 When a Dominant Silverback Dies Because gorillas have such long lifespans, even though the Fossey Fund has been studying them at the
February 18, 2013
Dian Fossey Fund
Kubana Makes Her Move, from Ugenda’s to Titus’s Group
November 19, 2012 Female Kubana Makes Her Move, from Ugenda’s Group to Titus’s Another adventurous female gorilla has transferred from one of the groups monitored
November 19, 2012
