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“Male silverback mountain gorillas gain their distinctive silver tinge at about 13 years old, when they reach adulthood.”  - National Geographic
Apr 10

“Male silverback mountain gorillas gain their distinctive silver tinge at about 13 years old, when they reach adulthood.”  - National Geographic

Apr 10

Gorilla Rescue - National Geographic

Apr 11
Dian Fossey and Digit - The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
Apr 18

Dian Fossey and Digit - The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International

“After the recent census of mountain gorillas in the Virunga Massif, the population of mountain gorillas stands at 786: 480 in the Virunga Massif (based on 2010 census) + 302 in Bwindi (based on 2006 census) + 4 orphaned gorillas in a sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo.” - International Gorilla Conservation Programme
Apr 20

“After the recent census of mountain gorillas in the Virunga Massif, the population of mountain gorillas stands at 786: 480 in the Virunga Massif (based on 2010 census) + 302 in Bwindi (based on 2006 census) + 4 orphaned gorillas in a sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo.” - International Gorilla Conservation Programme