Gorillas
Gorilla Families Come Together to Care for Young Orphans, Study Suggests
The study data spanned more than 50 years and suggests humans and gorillas may share an evolutionary link in terms of group care.
How Coronavirus—and Lack of Tourism—Impact East Africa's Gorillas
Gorilla tourism brings much-needed revenue to conservation and communities in East Africa. With these elements at risk due to COVID-19, here's how travelers can support the local people, so they don't resort to poaching.
Eastern Gorillas Could be at Risk From Coronavirus
Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is suspending tourism to protect the site's endangered gorilla population amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Gorilla Among Dozens of Animals Burned to Death at Zoo, Fireworks Suspected
Krefeld Zoo in Germany said chimpanzees, orangutans, gorillas, fruit bats and birds were among the estimated 30 animals killed.
Today's Great Apes Are Probably Brainier Than Our Pre-Human Ancestors
Traditionally, scientists thought Australopithecus' larger brain size meant it was smarter than modern great apes, but new research suggests that assumption is wrong.
An Eco-Gorilla Opens in Rwanda
Rwanda is doubling down in the preservation of its mountain gorillas with the opening of the new Singita Volcanoes National Park property.
Gorillas Live in Tribes and Have 'All-male Bachelor Groups'
Scientists studied hundreds of gorillas spotted in forest clearings in the Republic of Congo.
Human Evolution Has Slowed in the Last Million Years
The results could have important implications for understanding when humans and other great apes diverged in evolutionary terms.
Human Babies Laugh Just Like Chimps Do
The research could have implications for identifying early signs of developmental disorders in children.
Gorillas Climb Up Volcanoes to Find Salty Food
Salt is a crucial nutrient that is critically important for various physiological processes.
Two Gorillas Die At Milwaukee Zoo From E. Coli
Two gorillas died at the Milwaukee County Zoo in Wisconsin after drinking from the exhibit's E. coli–tainted water system, park officials said.
Watch: Gorilla Gives Birth to First Son Moke
The new arrival is a joyous occasion for a species whose wild population has been in decline in recent years due to disease and poaching.
Trump's 'Gorilla Channel' Is Fake. Of Course It Is
How an absurd fake excerpt from the new Trump book went viral—and confused the hell out of Twitter.
London Zoo Gorilla Escape Needs 'Urgent Inquiry'
PETA tells Newsweek that Kumbuka's ordeal highlights the "miserable" life of zoo-kept beasts.
Giant Panda Numbers Up, But Apes Close to Extinction
Panda numbers are on the rise, but humans are pushing our closest ape relatives to extinction.
Charges in a Gorilla's Death at the Cincinnati Zoo?
Outrage over the killing of the Western lowland silverback sparked criticism of both the zoo and the parents of a child who fell into the gorilla's enclosure.
