Western lowland gorillas

This gorilla is 50 years old and still nursing orphans. Why?

Animals
This gorilla is 50 years old and still nursing orphans. Why?
This gorilla is 50 years old and still nursing orphans. Why?

Several gorillas test positive for COVID-19 at California zoo—first in the world

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  • Coronavirus Coverage
Several gorillas test positive for COVID-19 at California zoo—first in the world
Several gorillas test positive for COVID-19 at California zoo—first in the world

Why This Gorilla Prefers to Walk Upright

Why This Gorilla Prefers to Walk Upright
Why This Gorilla Prefers to Walk Upright

Wild Gorilla Cuddles Its Newborn Baby in Rare Video

Wild Gorilla Cuddles Its Newborn Baby in Rare Video
Wild Gorilla Cuddles Its Newborn Baby in Rare Video

Saving Rwanda's Endangered Species, One at a Time

Explorer Moments
Saving Rwanda's Endangered Species, One at a Time
Saving Rwanda's Endangered Species, One at a Time

Animal attacks are scary. Here's how to talk to kids about them.

Animal attacks are scary. Here's how to talk to kids about them.
Animal attacks are scary. Here's how to talk to kids about them.

Harambe’s Behavior May Have Been Normal Gorilla Play

Wildlife Watch
Harambe’s Behavior May Have Been Normal Gorilla Play
Harambe’s Behavior May Have Been Normal Gorilla Play

Harambe’s Death a Stark Reminder of Zoo Accidents

Harambe’s Death a Stark Reminder of Zoo Accidents
Harambe’s Death a Stark Reminder of Zoo Accidents

Pictures: Rare White Giraffe and Other Unusually Pale Animals

Weird & Wild
Pictures: Rare White Giraffe and Other Unusually Pale Animals
Pictures: Rare White Giraffe and Other Unusually Pale Animals

Western lowland gorilla

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Western lowland gorilla
Western lowland gorilla

Gorillas Photographed Mating Face-to-Face—A First

Animals
Gorillas Photographed Mating Face-to-Face—A First
Gorillas Photographed Mating Face-to-Face—A First
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