Gorilla

Art

New Banksy pops up at London zoo - is this final work of the series?

An artwork painted on the shutters of London Zoo has been confirmed as the latest in Banksy's surprise animal-themed street art project across London.

13/08/2024

Nature

Kyiv Zoo keeps Tony the gorilla warm despite daily power cuts

Berlin Zoo has managed to raise €400,000 in contributions from well-wishers to send generators to its Ukrainian counterpart.

02/02/2023

Nature

These award-winning photos reveal the secret inner lives of animals

From a bee ball to the sperm dance of a sea star: 7 photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards 2022.

16/10/2022

Nature

Stop showing our gorilla selfies, says Chicago zoo

Showing Amare the gorilla phone selfies has amused some guests, but Lincoln Park Zoo warns it could have severe consequences.

20/04/2022

Nature

This wildlife vet is helping Uganda’s endangered gorillas to thrive

Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka has recently won the UNEP'S Champions of the Earth award.

30/01/2022

Travel News

Rwanda the 6th safest country for solo travellers, new survey finds

Safety while travelling on your own can be a big concern but a new ranking has listed the countries where you won’t have to worry.

24/01/2022

Nature

Tourist selfies could be spreading COVID-19 to endangered gorillas

New research from Oxford Brookes University studied Instagram posts from great ape trekking travellers.

17/02/2021

USA

Eight gorillas at a U.S. zoo have tested positive for coronavirus

It is believed to be the first time the virus has been transmitted from humans to primates.

12/01/2021

Spain

Keeper mauled by 200-kg gorilla in attack at Madrid Zoo

The zookeeper, who is in a serious condition in hospital, suffered head and chest traumas and open fractures on both arms.

28/09/2020

No Comment

World's largest bronze gorilla sculpture grabs New Yorkers' attention

The artists were inspired by the animal's empathy and kindness.

29/08/2020

France

First ever French-born gorillas released into natural habitat

Mayombe, 12, and Kuimba, 9, were born in captivity in Beauval Zoo, France.

03/07/2019

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Orphaned gorillas pose for casual selfie with park rangers in DR Congo

Two gorillas have posed for a relaxed selfie with rangers at Virunga National Park in DR Congo.

22/04/2019

World News

Victory for conservationists as rare Mountain gorilla population rises

The mountain gorilla has now been declared by conservationists as not critically endangered.

15/11/2018

France

Say Bonjour to France's first baby gorilla of 2018

Baby gorilla born at the Beauval Zoo in Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher in Central France.

30/10/2018