Gorilla : Science World Report

Jan 05, 2017 03:06 AM EST

Extinction: These Animals Could Be Wiped Out In 2017

Wildlife conservationists have listed more than 82,000 species racing towards extinction.

Oct 07, 2016 04:23 AM EDT

Humans Are Not The Only Apes That Could Read Minds

Apes may be smarter than humans realize.

Sep 06, 2016 04:41 AM EDT

The World's Largest Living Primate Now Listed As 'Critically Endangered'

The eastern gorilla, which is considered the world's largest primate, is now listed from "endangered" to "critically endangered."

Feb 11, 2016 01:42 PM EST

Gorilla Fossil Indicates Human Split 10 Million Years Ago

Researchers have uncovered new evidence, which indicates that human and gorillas split 10 million years ago. The team found nine gorilla teeth fossils from 8 million years ago in Ethiopia's Chorora Formation, which is shedding new light on the human-gorilla split.

Aug 14, 2015 09:19 AM EDT

Koko the Gorilla Reveals Apes May be Closer to Speaking Than Previously Thought

Apes may be closer to talking than you might think. It turns out that Koko the gorilla, best known for her ability to use American Sign Language, also used vocalizations when "speaking" with researchers.

Apr 10, 2015 12:42 PM EDT

African Mountain Gorillas May Inbreed to Survive Habitat Shrinkage

Scientists have created the first ever whole genome sequencing of the endangered mountain gorilla. The findings reveal these animals may actually be able to cope well with inbreeding.

Apr 07, 2015 05:26 PM EDT

New Action Plan May Save Gorillas and Chimpanzees in Africa

The number of gorillas and chimpanzees in Central Africa is continuing to decline. Now, conservation organizations are highlighting the plight of these animals as they attempt to push forward a new conservation plan.

Jul 10, 2014 08:22 AM EDT

Wild Silverback Gorillas Use Odor to Communicate Chemical Signals

Scientists may have just uncovered another method for silverback gorillas to communicate; they've found that the apes use odor as a way to make their messages clear.