1. Western Lowland Gorilla

Western Lowland Gorilla Stories

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5 forest-dwelling wildlife species we love

Celebrating 5 of our favorite wildlife species living in forest habitats around the world.

  • Dzanga-Sangha gorilla twins turn four

    October 06, 2020

    The first-ever twins born to habituated gorillas in the Dzanga-Sangha Protected Area are now four years old.  Gorilla twins are extremely rare, but the survival of Inguka and Inganda brings hope that it is possible for other gorilla twins to survive in the future.

    two western lowland gorillas sitting on the ground in the forest both look over their shoulders at the camera

  • Safe Zone

    WWF Magazine: Fall 2020
    In the heart of the Central African Republic, Dzanga-Sangha stands as a model for stability and peace—and a safe place for elephants and gorillas to roam.
    Ba’Aka elders facing camera

  • Largest ever study of gorillas and chimpanzees finds more than expected

    Results from the largest ever research study of gorillas and chimpanzees in Western Equatorial Africa show population numbers higher than first believed, but their future still remains in peril.

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  • WWF leads snare removal from injured female gorilla

    January 30, 2017

    When WWF staffers noticed Wusa, a dedicated gorilla mother, had her wrist caught in a snare, they knew they needed to help her. 

    Gorilla Wusa is treated by WWF

  • What do gorillas eat? And other gorilla facts

    Gorillas, the largest living primates, make their homes in central Africa. Poaching, disease and habitat destruction remain threats for gorillas, and WWF is working to designate new protected areas where populations can thrive.

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