Gorilla Info & Facts
Read interesting articles about Gorilla species including the Mountain Gorilla and the Lowland Gorilla.
Gorillas are among the most amazing creatures on the planet, and gorilla trekking is an exhilarating experience that every adventure seeker must have. It's crucial to have some gorilla knowledge and trekking advice in order to maximise your gorilla safari.
These gentle giants are renowned for their intelligence, power, and strong bonds within their families. Gorillas live in groups, with each troop being led by a dominant silverback male who upholds law and order.
On a gorilla trek in Uganda or Rwanda it is crucial to abide by the rules established by park officials, which include respecting their space and refraining from making any unexpected movements or loud noises, in order to ensure a safe encounter with these amazing animals.
Find out more about Gorilla conservation projects and visitor guidelines on treks and close encounters with these amazing animals.
The greatest champion of Gorilla conservation was Dian Fossey who's pioneering work laid the basis for much of our understanding of these en...
moreThere are certain guidelines and accepted behaviour one should adhere to while on a Gorilla trekking tour. These guidelines are in place to ...
moreDr. Jane Goodall is one of the most prominent conservationists in the world. Her work among Chimpanzees in Tanzania transformed our understa...
moreThe Kwita Izina is an annual event held in Rwanda to celebrate the births of Africa's greatest mammal, the majestic Mountain Gorilla. The an...
moreAn amazing gorilla discovery, ironically through a tip-off from hunters, has astonished researchers and conservationists world wide. An esti...
moreThe Sceintific name for the Mountain Gorilla is Gorilla beringei beringei. Remarkably strong, the mountain gorilla has a short trunk and a b...
moreBwindi Impenetrable Forest, where the Ugandan half of the Mountain gorilla species lives, is located in southwestern Uganda on the edge of t...
moreA new family of Gorillas with an amazing 36 members, called the Nshongi Gorilla Family can now be seen on a Gorilla safari in Bwindi Impenet...
moreFounded by Dian Fossey one of the most eminent Gorilla experts in the world, The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International continues to do vita...
moreThe International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP) has many goals, but the main goal is to ensure the survival of Mountain gorillas and...
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