Far from the well-trodden tourism path, the Central African nation of Gabon promises unparalleled access to nature at its ...

I was there to meet a resident far more elusive, though: the western lowland gorilla, of which an estimated ... an apish grunt pierced the silence and a silverback emerged from a thicket.

a Silverback Gorilla. That’s right, two heavyweights battling it out ... They are susceptible to diseases, which can devastate their health and populations. They also face threats from humans who hunt ...

If you thought the male silverback mountain gorilla was impressive ... Compared to the Western Gorilla, the Eastern Gorilla is generally larger and has a broader face and chest. Eastern Gorillas have ...

Because of their age, the silverback gorilla’s strength is generally stronger than the ... the average American male can lift 0.87 times his body weight. Gorillas face the major threat of poaching- ...

What would you do if you were approached by a silverback mountain gorilla? Watch the amazing footage of this close encounter.

We know the gorilla in the video is a mature male because of the silver hair on his back. Given his bravery in checking out the humans, this silverback is likely the dominant male of his troop.

All reusable devices will be refurbished and resold to support SAFE Gorilla's conservation efforts ... Last year, the Detroit Zoo earned the Silverback Award for collecting 2,792 devices and ...