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Health at the Interface: Gorillas and Human DiseaseMountain gorilla health management is one of the…

The Apex PrimateMountain gorillas occupy the apex of the food web in their highland forest…

The Icon of the Gorilla WorldThe silverback is the defining image of mountain gorilla life…

The Signature Gait of the Great ApesKnuckle walking -- the four-limbed locomotion in which the…

A Day in the Life of a Mountain GorillaMountain gorillas follow a predictable daily activity…

How Gorillas Perceive Their WorldThe sensory world of a mountain gorilla is shaped by the…

Life at Altitude: The Challenge and the SolutionMountain gorillas inhabit some of the coldest environments…

Sleep in the Forest: Gorilla Rest PatternsSleep occupies a substantial portion of a mountain gorilla's…

The Scientific Classification of Mountain GorillasEvery species on Earth carries a scientific name -- a…

Two Giants of African ForestsWhen people talk about gorillas, they often treat the species as…

The Question of Animal Grief Among the most emotionally compelling questions in primatology is whether…

Gorilla Speed: The Facts Mountain gorillas are not built for sustained high-speed running. They are…

Do Gorillas Enter Water? The question of whether gorillas can swim is one that primatologists…

The Genetic Relationship Between Gorillas and Humans The question of how closely related mountain gorillas…

The Largest Living Primates Mountain gorillas are the largest of the four gorilla subspecies and,…

The Iconic Display: More Than Just Intimidation The chest beat is one of the most…

Birth and the Early Hours A mountain gorilla birth is among the most significant events…

Why Tipping Matters for Gorilla Trekking Staff Gorilla trekking involves multiple staff members whose expertise,…

Uganda's Two Gorilla Parks: An Honest Comparison Uganda offers gorilla trekking in two national parks:…

Eight Hundred Dollars Is a Lot of Money. Is the Experience Worth It? The Uganda…

The Short Answer: No, Not Legally If you are hoping to see mountain gorillas in…

The Numbers Behind Uganda's Gorilla Tourism Industry Gorilla tourism is the backbone of Uganda's wildlife…

Africa Is the Greatest Primate Destination on Earth Africa is the only continent where you…

The Story of How Humans First Walked into the Forest to Meet Gorillas Gorilla trekking…