By Kayleigh Long As human cases continue to climb in the latest outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic ...

In Virunga National Park, rangers are on the front lines — playing a critical role to contain the surging virus while coping ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A silverback mountain gorilla named Segasira looks up as he lies under a tree in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. (Photo: Felipe ...

Rwanda is home to 26 different primate species. From apes to monkeys and even gorillas, each has its own unique habitat and ...

A 2018 survey shows that mountain gorilla numbers have increased in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, and Sarambwe Reserve, DR Congo, according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority. The 2018 ...

If you’re a wildlife lover, you’ve likely heard of the eco-tourism activity called gorilla trekking. Gorilla trekking is a guided hike through the dense forests of Africa, where wild gorillas reside.

A beloved mountain gorilla who in 2019 struck a pose in a selfie seen around the world has died at the age of 14. The Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo said that Ndakasi died ...

The gorilla trekking experience in Rwanda is exceptionally well-organized, with expert guides who know the gorilla families intimately. Conservation efforts have been so successful that gorilla ...

Mountain gorillas might look like muscle-bound jungle kings, but they’ve got layers (and lots of them). Behind those broad shoulders and serious stares are creatures full of quirks, social smarts, and ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Successful conservation interventions have helped mountain gorilla populations recover from 620 in 1989 to more than 1,000 today. However, mountain ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The most extensive genetic analysis of mountain gorillas ever conducted has found the critically endangered apes burdened with severe inbreeding and at risk of extinction but ...