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On Wednesday January 18, 2017 Gorilla Doctors veterinarian Dr. Ricky Okwir and a team of rangers, guides, and support staff hiked into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for a routine health check on the Rushegura group.  They found the gorillas resting and feeding near a hydroelectric power station in Buhoma.

The composition and dynamics of the group have changed since their last routine health check.  Adult females Businza, Kibande, and Ruterana gave birth to healthy babies; Kanywani is now a blackback; and Kalembezi is turning into a silverback.  Recent power struggles between silverback Kabukojo and Kalembezi resulted in minor injuries between the two members but otherwise the overall health status of Rushegura group is good.  Enjoy the beautiful photos taken by Dr. Ricky!

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Kafuruka, a blackback in the Rushegura group

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Kibande’s infant playing in a tree

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Kabukojo, dominant silverback in the Rushegura group

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Feeding together

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Buzinza’s infant

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Kalembezi, black back turning into a silverback in the Rushegura group

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Ruterana’s infant