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An infant mountain gorilla from the Munyaga family, which ranges near the area that was shelled on May 13.The Gorilla Doctors fear for the health and safety of the critically endangered mountain gorillas of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo as rebels clash with the Congolese army in the park’s gorilla sector. […]
Silverback Kongomani of Rugendo group in Virunga National Park.Airing May 10 at 8pm GMT on Animal Planet, the season finale of the UK TV series “Wildlife SOS” spotlights the efforts of the Gorilla Doctors and the Congolese Wildlife Authority to protect the critically-endangered mountain gorillas of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo […]
By Dr. Dawn On May 1, I observed Kwitonda group. Three infants were born into the group within the last year and were photographed for the Kwita Izina ceremony to be held in June. All 24 gorillas were observed and appeared in good general health. Here are some photos and videos of this growing family: […]
Ever since the MGVP started working closely with the UC Davis Wildlife Health Center in 2009, we have grappled with how best to describe and name the work of this key partnership, which now essentially directs, supports and guides the everyday operations of our Gorilla Doctors. In the interest of simplifying things for ourselves and […]
Behind every successful nonprofit is a dedicated attorney or law firm lending its knowledge and skills to help the organization comply with tax codes and conduct its business with integrity. Gorilla Doctors is very fortunate to have the help of DLA Piper LLP in Baltimore, MD, which has provided its expert services pro bono since […]
By Dr. Dawn Zimmerman At times, we are reminded of the risk that can be involved in caring for mountain gorillas. Perhaps none know this better than our colleagues working in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This was evident just a few weeks ago starting with an email from Linda Nunn, the chair of Gearing […]
By Dr. Noel From July 23 to 27, 2011, all Gorilla Doctors veterinarians were involved in the huge and exciting event of moving the six Grauer’s gorillas that had been in the Gorilla Doctors care for years from out interim orphan quarantine facility in Kinigi, Rwanda to the GRACE sanctuary in DRC. However, only two […]
Gorilla Doctors has expanded its veterinary team, thanks to a recently awarded grant from Partners in Conservation at the Columbus Zoo. Dr. Martin In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Dr. Martin Kabuyaya Balyananziu was hired as a field veterinarian to assist DRC Head Field Veterinarian Dr. Eddy in providing veterinary care to DRC’s mountain and Grauer’s […]
NdakasiBy Dr. Eddy On April 13, Dr. Martin and I went to the Senkwekwe Centre at Virunga National Park headquarters for the orphans’ quarterly de-worming. Kaboko has had recurrent diarrhea, so Gorilla Doctors has decided to increase the number of de-worming (medicine used to treat internal parasites) treatments to four times per year. The use […]
Infant Turate.For every gorilla health case that requires a full medical intervention, the Gorilla Doctors probably follow up on at least half a dozen other cases that thankfully do not require emergency treatment. To ensure we catch health problems in the early stages, the Gorilla Doctors keep in close contact with the trackers who monitor […]
