Gorillas have more complex social structures than previously thought, from lifetime bonds forged between distant relations, to "social tiers" with striking parallels to traditional human societies, ...

Scientists who studied gorillas in jungle clearings say the animals have complex hierarchical societies similar to humans. We humans live in complex social structures, which are thought to have ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A male gorilla can weigh more than 300 pounds and flash fearsome two ...

Katerina Guschanski receives funding from the Swedish Research Council FORMAS, The Royal Physiographic Society of Lund, and the Carl Tryggers Foundation. A new census – carried out by the Greater ...

Beautiful and rare, the gorilla is a creature known for its strength and intelligence. Observing a gorilla will surely remind you of being a human, especially since gorillas have been studied for ...

Since the late 1960s, conservationists and researchers have worked to save gorillas from extinction. A new study by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and the University of California Davis demonstrates how ...

Unusual for animals from a biological point of view, female mountain gorillas often live many years after last giving birth – just like people. This may be to care for their young, according to ...

The future typically isn’t bright for motherless young animals. Research has found that juvenile chimpanzees and killer whales who lose their mothers, even after being weaned, often die or struggle to ...

A study by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund shows that gorilla families come together to support young gorillas that lose their mothers. The findings, published in the journal eLife, use the Fossey Fund's ...

Snakes live all over the world. Some of them crush their prey to death while others use potent venom to put an end to their foes. Gorillas live in Africa, a continent that is known for its numerous ...

Lightning strikes kill wild animals relatively often, but the deaths of four rare gorillas represent a huge loss for the species. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...