Mountaineering Mann Dismounts Grizzly!

A man narrowly escaped death after a grizzly bear attacked him while he was mountaineering in Yellowstone National Park.

According to park officials, the bear approached the man from behind and bit him on the leg. The victim was able to free himself and fled to safety.

Rangers later found the bear and killed it. They believe the animal was protecting her cubs, which were nearby.

This is not the first time a grizzly has attacked a human in Yellowstone. In fact, there have been five such attacks so far this year.

Park officials are urging visitors to be vigilant and take precautions when hiking or camping in the park.

Gorilla Warfare Ends in One Shot

In a major setback for the animal kingdom, a troop of gorillas was brought down by a single hunter with a high-powered rifle. The hunter, who remains anonymous, says he felt no remorse after slaughtering the animals.

"I'm not a heartless man, but when I see an animal as powerful as a gorilla, I get excited," he said. "It's like hunting big game. I know that some people might think it's cruel, but to me it's just a sport."

The massacre took place in Africa, where the gorillas had been living for years in peace. But that all came to an end when the hunter showed up with his rifle.

"I saw them from a distance and took aim," he said. "It was over in seconds."

Animal rights activists are outraged by the massacre. They say that gorillas are intelligent creatures that should be protected, not killed for sport.

"This is a sad day for all of us," said one activist. "Gorillas have had to face enough challenges in their lives without being hunted down by someone who gets pleasure from killing them."

Mountain Gorilla Family Nursed Back to Health

Three mountain gorillas were nursed back to health by a surrogate family of humans after their own family was killed by poachers.

The three gorillas, who are all juveniles, were found wandering near the edge of the forest in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in late March. They were taken to a sanctuary operated by Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), where it was discovered that they had been orphaned and their family had been killed by poachers for their meat.

For the next month, the three gorillas were cared for by a human surrogate family at the sanctuary. The family provided them with food and warmth, as well as regular doses of antibiotics to help them recover from the trauma they experienced.

Earlier this month, the three gorillas were reintroduced into a group of other mountain gorillas living in the sanctuary. They are still being monitored closely to ensure that they are adjusting well to their new group.

"Mountain gorillas are extraordinarily intelligent animals, and it is amazing to see how these youngsters have bonded with their human caregivers," said Tara Stoinski, PhD, president and chief scientist at Global Wildlife Conservation and a senior scientist at WCS. "We hope that through continued conservation efforts, we can give these and other orphans a second chance at life."

Mountain gorillas are critically endangered, with only about 880 individuals remaining in the wild. The biggest threats to their survival are poaching and habitat loss.

Cincinnati Zoo's gorilla population on the rise

The Cincinnati Zoo is excited to share that their gorilla population is on the rise! In 2015, the zoo welcomed a baby gorilla named Gladys and earlier this year, they were blessed with another little one named Muhima.

Gorillas are considered critically endangered species, so it's wonderful news that Cincinnati Zoo is able to help contribute to their population growth. These little ones are sure to bring joy to visitors for years to come. Be sure to check them out the next time you're in town!

Gorillas Grow Smarter in Study

In a study published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, a team of researchers found that gorillas living in the wild have significantly better short-term memory and problem-solving skills than their captive counterparts.

The study looked at two groups of gorillas: 24 living in the wild and 24 living in captivity. The team gave the gorillas a series of tests designed to measure their cognitive abilities. The tests included recalling where food was hidden, solving puzzles, and remembering symbols shown on a screen.

The results showed that the gorillas living in the wild were much better at problem-solving and memory tasks than those living in captivity. They were also better able to remember where food was hidden. This suggests that life in captivity may be affecting the cognitive abilities of gorillas.

The study's lead author, Dr. Victoria Morgan, said the findings could have important implications for gorilla conservation. "Our findings suggest that living in captivity may be compromising the cognitive abilities of gorillas," she said. "This is important information for gorilla conservation, as it suggests that captive populations are not as healthy as we thought."

The study's authors say more research is needed to determine why captive gorillas perform worse on cognitive tests than their wild counterparts. It's possible that factors such as boredom or lack of stimulation could be contributing to this difference.