In a remarkable twist of fate, an extraordinary encounter unfolded when a family of wild mountain gorillas ventured into a tented camp within Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The encounter, captured in viral video footage, featured an adult gorilla displaying an unusual curiosity toward an intrigued U.S. tourist, John J. King II, conveying a gentle message to the … [Read more...] about Unexpected Bonds: Wild Gorillas Forge Rare Connection with U.S. Tourist in Uganda
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Parents are shocked to see gorillas mating in front of children at the zoo
Parents were shocked when a pair of gorillas at a zoo started acting like they do on the Discovery Channel in front of the kids. When you bring the kids to the zoo to experience the wonders of the animal kingdom, you must always be aware that there is a chance that all animals, large and small, will engage in mischievous behavior. Whether we are watching them or not, … [Read more...] about Parents are shocked to see gorillas mating in front of children at the zoo
For The First Time, Chimpanzees Have Been Seen Killing Gorillas
The first reports of deadly chimp assaults on gorillas have been published. Although this demonstrates that our closest ancestors can endanger individuals only a few generations distant, a report published in Scientific Reports suggests that the ultimate cause may be us. Loango National Park in Gabon is home to chimps as well as western lowland gorillas. For the past 16 … [Read more...] about For The First Time, Chimpanzees Have Been Seen Killing Gorillas
Captive Gorillas Have Created A Special Call To Communicate With Human Zookeepers
Vocal learning is extremely rare in animals, but gorillas appear to have cracked it. “Snough!” That's apparently gorilla slang meaning "I say, old buddy, toss us a couple grapes, would you?" What's most surprising about this unusual vocalization is that it appears to have been developed by caged gorillas specifically for the purpose of communicating with human zookeepers, … [Read more...] about Captive Gorillas Have Created A Special Call To Communicate With Human Zookeepers
These Three Silverback Gorilla Brothers Guard a Group of 22 Female Gorillas
Silverback mountain gorillas are formidable beasts. A band of females and youngsters is usually led by one adult male. Males who are not accompanied by a flock of females move alone or in small groups. Multiple adult men in these family bands are unusual; nonetheless, one group in Rwanda is a beautiful example of brotherly love. The dominating male Musilikale leads the family … [Read more...] about These Three Silverback Gorilla Brothers Guard a Group of 22 Female Gorillas