1. Introduction and methods -- Introduction -- Acknowledgments -- The country -- Taxonomy -- History of the discovery and study of the mountain gorilla -- Procedure and methods -- 2. Distribution and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. New research reveals that while close bonds protect female ...

The mountain gorilla silverbacks even ‘parent’ other males’ infants, and their collective protective abilities mean that infants in groups with more than one male are less likely to die of infanticide ...

Since King Kong first appeared on the silver screen in 1933, the fictional giant ape has exposed audiences all over the world to a very real gorilla behavior—chest-beating. But it may surprise you to ...

A 21-year study of 164 wild mountain gorillas found that strong social bonds produce different health effects for males and females, with males experiencing more illness but fewer injuries when they ...

For many species, friendship isn’t just about feeling good—it’s a complex strategy for survival. That’s one of the big takeaways from a long-term study on wild mountain gorillas, led by researchers ...

In 1974, an infant mountain gorilla was born in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Researchers named him Titus. As is typical for young gorillas in the wild, Titus spent the first years of his life ...

BWINDI, Uganda — Sept. 24 is observed as World Gorilla Day. It was launched in 2017 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of a Rwanda-based gorilla study center founded by Dian ...

Wild gorillas have become one of the planet’s most sought-after wildlife encounters, yet they’re found in surprisingly few places. These gentle giants roam the dense forests of central Africa, though ...