Baby gorilla born at San Diego Zoo!

A baby gorilla was born at the San Diego Zoo on October 26th, 2016. The zoo staff has yet to announce the name of the baby gorilla, but they say that she is healthy and doing well. This is the first time in 25 years that a baby gorilla has been born at the San Diego Zoo.

Gorillas are usually shy animals, but this little girl is already making a name for herself. She has been seen playing and wrestling with her mother and other gorillas in the enclosure. Zookeepers are excited to watch her grow and learn more about her behavior.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists gorillas as critically endangered species. There are only about 200,000 gorillas left in the world, so every new birth is a blessing.

Zoo officials say that they will be providing updates on the baby gorilla on their website and social media pages. Be sure to check them out to see pictures and videos of this adorable little girl!

Gorilla attack victim speaks out: I thought I was going to die!

On Monday, June 26, 2017, a woman was brutally attacked by a gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo. The victim has chosen to speak out about the terrifying ordeal, in hopes of preventing similar attacks in the future.

"I was in the gorilla enclosure with my young son when one of the gorillas charged at us," said the victim. "I thought I was going to die. My son was screaming and I thought for sure the gorilla would kill us."

zoo officials eventually shot and killed the gorilla, but not before he had caused extensive injuries to the victim. She suffered multiple lacerations and broken bones. "It was a horrifying experience," she said. "I hope that by speaking out, I can help prevent other people from being hurt."

Cincinnati zoo welcomes new baby gorilla

The Cincinnati zoo announced the birth of a new baby gorilla on Tuesday. The unnamed baby, who is the first offspring of 17-year-old Maternal Grandmother Kofi and 28-year-old Silverback Dad Hank, weighs in at just under 4 pounds and is doing well.

The infant, who was born six weeks premature, will be kept warm and supervised around the clock by a team of dedicated caretakers. bonding with his or her mother is a high priority but will take time since Kofi is still very inexperienced as a mother. In the meantime, the zoo is asking visitors to help keep an eye out for the new arrival.

"We are thrilled to welcome this new addition to our gorilla family," said Thane Maynard, Cincinnati Zoo Executive Director. "Maternal Grandmother Kofi has proven she can be a good mom and we are hopeful that Silverback Dad Hank will play an important role too. We ask that the public keep an eye out for our new little one and respect mama and baby's privacy during this time of bonding."

Gorillas are critically endangered in the wild with fewer than 175,000 remaining, making this birth even more significant. Cincinnati zoo is one of only 63 AZA-accredited institutions in the world that house gorillas and is committed to preserving this magnificent species.

Western lowland gorilla population threatened by Ebola

The Western lowland gorilla is one of four species of great ape in the world and is found in the jungles of west and central Africa. These animals are critically endangered due to hunting and habitat loss. But now, a new threat has emerged that could push this species over the edge: Ebola.

Ebola is a deadly virus that causes fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. It can be transmitted from person to person or through contact with infected blood or tissue. The virus has killed thousands of people in Africa in recent years and is now spreading to gorillas. In March 2016, a team of researchers announced that they had found evidence of Ebola in wild gorillas in Gabon. This is the first time that the virus has been found in this species and it could have devastating consequences for their populations.

So far, only a small number of gorillas have been infected with Ebola but the disease is spreading rapidly. If it continues to spread at this rate, there could be a significant decline in the population within just a few years. Ebola poses a grave threat to the future of the Western lowland gorilla and urgent action must be taken to stop it.

One way to help protect these animals is to increase funding for research into Ebola and develop better ways to detect and treat the virus. The wildlife authorities in Gabon need to also step up their efforts to protect the gorillas from poaching and habitat destruction.

It will be a challenging task but if we work together we can save these magnificent animals from extinction.

National Zoo's baby gorilla named Gladys

Gladys, a baby western lowland gorilla born at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 6, 2017, was introduced to the public at an event Dec. 8, 2017.

According to a zoo news release, the female gorilla is the first offspring of 10-year-old mother Calaya and 26-year-old father Mbeli. She was named Gladys by the Saint Lawrence neighborhood elementary school students who won a naming contest sponsored by the zoo.

"We are thrilled to introduce Gladys to the world," said Jon Seibert, curator of primates at the zoo. "She is doing extremely well and has been bonding with her mom and dad."