gorillas

Zookeeper steps in to care for ill baby gorilla rejected by its mother

Gorillas are incredible animals, and they’re also one of the closest animal relatives to humans. Our species share a lot ...

Helen, the second-oldest gorilla in the world, has died at 64 — rest in peace

Some animals are blessed with having very long lives. These animals can stick around for decades, delighting generations of people ...

Two gorillas can’t stop hugging each other touching reunion after 3 years apart

Being separated from your family and the ones you love can be difficult indeed. Of course, this doesn’t only apply ...

Ozzie, the world's oldest male gorilla, dies at 61: 'A devastating loss'

It’s always a hard day at a zoo when an animal passes away, but it’s even harder when it’s an ...

Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered gorilla, first in their 139-year history

It’s always a great day at a zoo when a new animal is born. There’s nothing cuter than a newborn ...

Cher calls for release of gorilla who has spent 30 years living in 'zoo' above mall

We’ve previously reported on Kaavan, a mistreated zoo elephant who was dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant” after the death of ...