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Here you can find official statements, field notes and press releases from the team.

Plus you can also stay up-to-date with our latest events and other announcements.

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In Goma, Gorilla Organization colleagues fear the worst as fear and insecurity grip eastern DR Congo

Once again we fear for our staff as the situation in Goma, North Kivu, DR Congo continues to deteriorate. According…

Protecting Itombwe: A Vital Safe Haven for Grauer’s Gorillas

The Itombwe Nature Reserve in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the last safe havens for the…

The baby gorilla rescued from a flight last month recovers well

In December 2024, a five-month-old baby gorilla, now named Zeytin, was rescued from a Turkish Airlines flight travelling Nigeria to…

10,500 Trees Planted Near Mgahinga National Park

Trees hold incredible potential- they provide resources, help fight climate change, offer food and, bring people together! In mid-October 2024,…

Rangers receive much-needed support

Gorilla Rangers in the Itombwe Nature Reserve Receive Much-Needed Support of 55 Gorilla Boxes Thanks to the generosity of our…

Gorillas’ medicinal plants knowhow could help humans

Gorillas in the wild have often been observed mixing up their regular diets and eating plants they know have health…

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