20 Gorillas of the Zoo Atlanta Troop Tested for COVID-19; Runny Nose Leads to Weakened Bodies, Disturbed Appetites

Medicine & Technology Sep 13, 2021

All 20 gorillas in the Zoo Atlanta were tested for the coronavirus after some of the troop members tested positive.

Reddit WallStreetBets Users Donate More Than $250,000 to Gorilla Conservation Over The Weekend

Mar 16, 2021

WallStreetBets Redditors took a break from buying stocks. They decided to use their GameStop gains to adopt gorillas and gave over $256,000 to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.

Gorillas in San Diego Zoo Test Positive for COVID-19

Jan 11, 2021

With reported COVID-19 infection, gorillas at the San Diego Zoo became the world's first non-human primates infected by the virus.

Who's the Best Dad in the Animal Kingdom?

Nov 27, 2020

Typically, a dad does not care for his young as it is usually the mother's job. But some animals are exception to that rule.

[PHOTOS] Gorilla in Miami Zoo Gets Coronavirus Nasal Swab Test

Jul 13, 2020

Shango, the 433 lb. lowland gorilla is immobilized so that doctors can treat his wounds after a brawl with his brother. Additionally, he also received tests for COVID-19 which came out to be negative.

Zoo's Oldest Gorilla Euthanized Due to Health Decline

May 28, 2020

Amanda, Woodland Park Zoo's 50-Year-Old gorilla, was humanely euthanized because of serious health decline. Amanda was struggling to finish her meals and became less active. She was also well ahead of the life expectancy of gorillas in the natural range, which is around 30-35 years

A Gorilla Succumbed To Ovarian Cancer At The Topeka Zoo

Aug 22, 2017

A lowland gorilla, the Tiffany, died of ovarian cancer at the famous Topeka Zoo in Kansas.