Gorillas are known for their intimidating strength, massive size, and human-like behaviors. In fact, according to the Dian ...

The Zurich Zoo’s beloved gorilla of more than 40 years has been put down after a long struggle with declining health, a zoo ...

Many Silverback Mountain Gorillas do see eye contact as a challenge. A male gorilla will keep his eyes open to any challengers that might threaten the safety of his family. Direct eye contact will ...

Harry — Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium’s oldest male gorilla — died Tuesday of a “sudden cardiac event.” At 33 years old, the Western lowland silver-back gorilla was a longtime zoo favorite ...

The mountain gorilla rebound is impressive in the light of the animal’s unhurried reproductive biology. Male gorillas reach adulthood at 12 to 15 years, and each social group of 5 to 40 ...

"I think he's a lone silverback, an older one." (A male gorilla is called a silverback when, at about age 11 to 13, the hair turns gray to silver across his back.) "Nonsense!" I replied.

For the third time in 13 months, the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has suffered the loss of a beloved western lowland silverback gorilla. Harry, a 33-year-old male, died March 25 after suffering a “ ...

“That would have definitely created alarm in the male gorilla. When you dart an animal, anesthetic doesn’t work in one second, it works over a period of a few minutes to 10 minutes. The risk ...

After a successful Caesarean section, 39-year-old mother gorilla Kiki welcomed a healthy baby - the first male to be born at Franklin Park Zoo in Boston. From policy announcements, to campaign ...

GENEVA -- The Zurich Zoo’s beloved gorilla of more than 40 years has been put down after a long struggle with declining ...