Research shows that heart disease is a long-recognized and persistent medical challenge for gorillas living in zoos, ...

While the birth is sparking joy, infant mountain gorillas are vulnerable, and twins can be twice as hard for a mother to take ...

The terms “ape,” “great ape,” “monkey,” “primate,” and “gorilla” are often used interchangeably, but they describe very different groups within the animal kingdom. While gorillas are a type of ape, ...

I recently learned that gorillas are actually big softies. Behind that frightening chest beating act, there’s actually a shy heart beating rapidly out of fear. They’re willing to get completely out of ...

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 ...

BWINDI, Uganda (AP) — 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 ...

An unusual hypothetical question has captured the internet’s collective imagination in recent weeks, generating thousands of reactions across social media platforms. The scenario in question, whether ...