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We are delighted to see a newborn in Mafunzo's group from female Ubuhamya! The mother Ubuhamya will be nine in September and this is her first infant! 😍 🦍

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Wow! We are overwhelmed by the support we are seeing from @Official_WSB and people from around the world! We have raised $77k already today! Thank you all! ❤️🦍❤️

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5 years

BREAKING NEWS: Mountain gorillas have just been reclassified from “critically endangered” — the highest level of threat — to “endangered”, moving them a level further from extinction. Read more:

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6 years

We’re still spinning with joy from today’s amazing birthday gift from @portiaderossi & #EllenDeGeneres . Portia’s 60th-birthday present to her wife will help build a permanent, state-of-the-art home for the scientists advancing work begun by our founder Dian Fossey. @TheEllenShow

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Blackback Umuganda and adult female Urahirwa grew up together in Ntambara's group. They formed a strong bond from an early age as they were born just few months apart. Even though they've grown up, they still engage in long and rough playing. (Video by Cedric Ujeneza)

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4 years

Sometimes you just need a hug…and to be groomed! 😍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸: Veronica Vecellio

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6 years

BREAKING: As 60th bday gift for wife #EllenDeGeneres , @portiaderossi makes amazing gift to help build center in Rwanda for our work saving gorillas. #thanksellen #ellensavesgorillas @theellenshow

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6 years

Our #GorillaChannel features the latest on the critically endangered gorillas of Africa and the struggle to preserve a future for them. Join us in spreading awareness and fulfilling our mission of "helping people, saving gorillas".

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3 years

🚨WE HAVE NEWS 🚨 It’s safe to say that the #investor community on @reddit is not traditionally who we think of as our supporter base. But they definitely surprised and overwhelmed us over the weekend. A THREAD. @CNN @CNBC @business @WSJ

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4 years

Ellen, the gorillas’ celebrations are already in full swing! From Uhiriwe and all of us at the Fossey Fund, happy birthday!!! 🎉🎁💚🦍 @TheEllenShow @TheEllenFund

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2 years

We just can't get enough of Nsanganira and her little infant 😍 infants stay right by their mother’s side for the first 3 years of their life! #mountaingorillas #nature #conservation 📸: Cedric Ujeneza

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6 years

It’s #WorldGorillaDay ! Dian Fossey started her pioneering work 51 years ago today when it was thought mountain gorillas would go extinct by the year 2000. Instead, their numbers are increasing. Learn about our work and how YOU can help: .

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5 years

Here is mother Izihirwa and her infant who was named at this years Kwita Izina! We will be posting updates as we receive official names and meanings! 💛💚🦍 #kwitaIzina19 #gorilla #babygorilla #rwanda #savingspecies #wildlifeconservation #dianfossey #endangeredspecies

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4 years

BREAKING NEWS: the results of the Bwindi mountain gorilla census have just been released! Over the last five years, the population increased from 400 to 459, bringing the combined total of mountain gorillas to 1,063.

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2 years

No matter how big you get, nothing beats a hug from the ones you love most 💚 Here is mom Muganga hugging 5-year-old Umusaruro. Both are in Musilikale’s group. #nature #conservation #mountaingorillas 📸: James Munyawera

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6 years

Looks like Inziza is dreaming about @theellenshow coming to Rwanda! #EllenSavesGorillas #FridayFunday

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Wow! In a flash, @aplusk & @guyoseary give $4 million to @EDWildlifeFund to help us save #gorillas . That’s quite a @Ripple ! @theellenshow 🤪😍💚💛🦍

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Meet Ziz! He’s the silverback mountain gorilla that Sigourney Weaver recalled encountering in Rwanda. 🦍 @theellenshow @edwildlifefund

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6 years

Thank you so much @portiaderossi AND @TheEllenShow ! 💛💚🦍

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Portia has given me the greatest gift I’ve ever been given.

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3 years

Woah! @Official_WSB we are at $301k 👏👏 thank you all again for your support! It’s going to make a huge impact!

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6 years

BREAKING NEWS--according to results just released, there are now 604 mountain gorillas living in the Virunga mountains of Africa, up from 480 counted during the last census, in 2010. Read more here:

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6 years

@ldstarr18 @portiaderossi @TheEllenShow We haven't stopped crying tears of joy all day! We are incredibly grateful for this gift and so excited for what the future holds. #thanksellen #ellensavesgorillas

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6 years

Need some good news to start the week? 7-month-old Umuryango, the youngest of Pablo's group, taking his first steps all by himself but still close to mother Ishema. This is an important milestone in the infant development! 😍 🦍 (Video Cedric Ujeneza)

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4 years

This is female Ubukombe babysitting the 10 month old infant of Gutangara from Pablo's group. Babysitting is a great strategy in gorilla development and in large groups such as Pablo's we are able to see this type of behavior more often than in others.

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5 years

Today would have been Dian Fossey’s 87th birthday. Mountain gorillas still exist today because of Dian’s courage and persistence. She NEVER wavered in her commitment to the gorillas – even in the face of significant challenges.

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3 years

Did you see our adoptable gorilla Urungano on @cnbc @cnbcfastmoney with @melissaleecnbc today! Thank you to @Official_WSB for sharing their adoption of Urungano and helping us raise $311,110 since Saturday 👏❤️🦍❤️👏

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3 years

Throughout this week we have received many requests for t-shirt in response to this #investment in 🦍and so… here it is! Our limited-edition t-shirt is now available on our online store!

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2 years

Sweet kisses on this lovely Sunday from Kabeho to mom Nzeli 😍 #mountaingorillas #nature #conservation 📸: Cedric Ujeneza

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10 months

Help us welcome the newest addition to Mutobo's group. This infant was born on July 1st to mother Akaramata! The new infant is doing great under mom's loving care. Mutobo’s group has now grown to 11 and he is a father for the fifth time! 📸: Olivier Dusenge

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3 years

WOW 👀 We continue to be grateful for the support we have received this week! Thanks to WallStreet Bets and supporters from around the world we have now raised more than $383K!!!

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3 years

Adoption after adoption followed. Today, we have new numbers to share. Thanks to #WallStreetBets , we’ve received more than 2000 new adoptions totaling over $265k. JUST SINCE SATURDAY 😳. And it’s still coming.

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1 year

Today is a play day for everyone in Ntambara's group! 😆 Closest to us is Ingamya and Umuganda. In the middle is Kurinda and Iyamarere. And behind them is Bisoke and Twirinde. 😊 📸: Olivier Dusenge

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1 year

We can never get enough of that face! How adorable is Kurinda’s infant from Ntambara’s group 😍 #mountaingorillas #nature #conservation 📸: Cedric Ujeneza

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6 years

Ellen AND Sigourney talking about gorillas! 😍 This is best! We could listen to these stories all day long!

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Getting to talk to Sigourney Weaver about gorillas was a dream come true for me. @EDWildlifeFund

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Exciting news from the Kwitonda group! 🦍 Rwunguko has just welcomed a new infant! This is her third offspring, increasing the group's count to 19 individuals. It's so wonderful to see the mountain gorilla groups thriving... and expanding! 📹 Video: Jean de Dieu Nsanzineza

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4 years

1/ So exciting to have the team out at the site for our future Ellen DeGeneres campus and to see all the progress being made. One of the best parts was being thanked through song and dance by the local community members who have been hired as part of the construction workforce.

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1 year

BIG NEWS from Musilikale's Group! Isaro welcomes a new boy, born on Dian's 91st birthday. 24 gorillas strong and growing! Mom and baby are doing great, with the little one already showing an active and curious nature. Stay tuned for more updates on Isaro and her growing family.

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1 year

Nothing says love and comfort like being able to fall asleep on mom’s chest! #mountaingorillas #nature #conservation 📸: Cedric Ujeneza

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10 months

Say hello to Ubuhamya’s infant! 👋 We love how gentle Ubuhamya is. 🥰 📸: Pelagie Mutuyimana

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4 years

Infant Umwihariko from Ntambara's group just turned 1! Wish her a happy birthday! 🎥: Jean De Dieu Nsanzineza

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5 years

The Fossey Fund has been able to witness something really special from Pablo's group in this past year. We have a mother and daughter raising their infants at the same time! Meet mother Gutangara and her infant Inararibonye, and Daughter Shishikara and her infant Kira!

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On this day 32 years ago, Dian Fossey was killed in her cabin in Rwanda. She was the first of many to devote her life to saving this species, and we are honored to carry on this important work, never losing or forgetting the pioneering spirit of Dian.

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🎉 Wishing you a Happy New Year from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund!! 💚💛🦍 (🎥:Nadia Nyionizeye)

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1 year

Uncle Gasizi loves his nephew Ubusugire! The 7-year-old male has shown his playful side while he takes care of the 1-year-old. While they do not have the same mother, they do share the same maternal family lineage. #mountaingorillas #nature #conservation 📸: James Munyawera

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2 years

Did you know that 100% of the furniture at our new Ellen Campus was made in Rwanda? From tables, desks, chairs, stools, benches, shelves, credenzas, and beds, to accessories such as pendant lights, rugs, pillows, handles, and hooks – it was all built in Rwanda by Rwandans!

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5 years

Macibiri is the only infant in her group, so does not have playmates of her age to help entertain her. Macibiri is a very historic gorilla because she is a granddaughter of legendary silverback leader Titus, who was studied by Dian Fossey herself after he was born in 1974.

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2 years

I think anyone who is a parent can relate to Ishyaka at this moment! Newborns typically stay with mom the first 3 years of their life. Thankfully for mom, this little one has an older sister, Akariza, who will start to help mom babysit very soon! 📸: Cedric Ujeneza

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3 years

Who’s ready for the weekend!?!?

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6 years

When gorillas are on the move, it's common for one gorilla to hold on to another gorilla's back while walking on two feet. This is a friendly behavior and a sign of alliance between gorillas.

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2 years

It definitely takes a village to raise these beautiful gorilla babies! Teta takes on the role of babysitter while mom Ishema is most likely getting some rest. 💤 The love that they have for one another is unmatched! 😍💚 #wildlifeconservation #gorillas 📸: Cedric Ujeneza

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Watch Shishikara’s infant take its first steps! 😍Help us save these magnificent animals! With your help we can save a species. Donate today at: 🎥: Cedric Ujeneza

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If we lose gorillas and other great apes, we lose the opportunity to study our closest connections to the past, to understand ourselves, and to recognize the indisputable connection between all life on earth. Join the team today on #WorldWildlifeDay :

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Happy 22nd Birthday Tamu! Here she is with her infant Ubudasa who was named at Kwita Izina last fall. Ubudasa means "Remarkable".

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Exciting news from the field! Ubuhamya from Segasira’s group has successfully given birth. This adorable new arrival marks the second baby in our newest group. Segasira is now a proud father of two! And guess what? The infant is a girl! 💗 Congratulations, Ubuhamya!

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Silverback Inkumbuza, mom Nsanganira and her infant enjoy the beautiful weather together after a heavy rainy season! #mountaingorillas #nature #conservation 📸: James Munyawera

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He's a gorilla in the mist. 🦍 ☁️ Silverback Ubwuzu from Pablo's group turns 18 on Nov. 30! Here he is, peacefully resting. 📹 Video: Jonas Anthony

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6 years

When you only have 1,000 individuals left, each mountain gorilla birth is so important to the future of the species. This is Ubuhamya and her precious infant born in Mafunzo's group in July. 🌍🦍 #WorldGorillaDay

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1 year

Age is just a number when it comes to playtime! 🦍💕 Watch as 21-year-old Ikaze and 8-year-old Tabaro, two adult female gorillas from Musilikale's group, show us that having fun knows no age limit! 😍👏 #GorillaPlaytime 📸: James Munyawera

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Mother Akamaro and her playful infant!-Wait until the end for a headstand 🤣😍 📸: Cedric Ujeneza #gorilla #babygorilla #rwanda #savingspecies #wildlifeconservation #dianfossey #endangeredspecies #mountaingorilla #conservation

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As it turns out, gorillas are a great #investment ! Gorillas live in the Congo Basin, the second largest rainforest in the world and a natural defense against #climatechange . When we save gorillas, we save the planet. How’s that for #ROI ?

Why investing in nature is key to climate mitigation

A new paper from McKinsey and the World Economic Forum explores natural climate solutions and how they can help address climate change and the destruction of nature.

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🚨NEW BABY🚨 We have great news from Mafunzo’s group! Experienced mom, Ubuhamiya, has a new baby! Her older son, Uhiriwe, is 3.5 years old and while he is able to take care of himself now, he is staying close by to mom and his new baby brother/sister ❤️ #nature #baby #infant

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1 year

Is there anything more peaceful than watching a gorilla infant sleeping in the arms of his mother? 😍 Mother Bukima is doing a great job! Infant Nyirindekwe turned one in January. 📸: Cedric Ujeneza

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The mountain gorilla habitat is actually very rainy. Gorillas are used to rain but definitely dislike it. They gather together with their bodies and heads bent to minimize exposure. Moms keeps their infants warm like mother Kurudi is protecting infant Macibiri here.

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Happy 39th birthday to the lovely Gutangara! 🎁🎂 She is the second oldest female that we monitor and she just had a baby earlier this month! She looks amazing for her age and we cannot wait to see what year number 40 looks like! Everyone wish her a happy birthday! 🎉

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Today is silverback Inshuti’s 35th birthday! Inshuti is a lone silverback, meaning that he doesn’t have a group. He is one of the oldest silverbacks that we monitor and has lived alone for many years. Follow the link to read more!

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It doesn't get much more fun than this! Three infants in Kureba's group are showing us the meaning of a good time. 😎 📸: Jonas Anthony

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3 years

Best hair award goes to Ikaze’s newest infant, Mpanuro! 🤣 😎 📸: Didier Abavandimwe

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We are so excited about the new infant in Ntambara's group from 15-year-old female Kurinda! Here Kurinda is protecting and caring for her precious newborn infant. 💛💚🦍

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Update on the gorillas: Dominant silverback Musilikale is very lucky to have his 2 brothers Icumbi and Turakomeje to help him keep his group of 22 gorillas safe! 📸: Thadee Muhire

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2 years

Our staff couldn’t contain their excitement having @TheEllenShow and @portiaderossi on our new Ellen DeGeneres Campus today as we dedicated our new home and a center for conservation research in the region.

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Here is Isaro and her shy 4-month old infant! Also, we’re loving the infants awesome hair! 🎥: Cedric Ujeneza

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What a view! 🌋 ⛰️ In this photo, see silverback Imfura take in the gorgeous Rwandan landscape. 📸 Photo: Jean de Dieu Nsanzineza

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We are devastated to hear about the killing of silverback Rafiki in Uganda. While poaching of mountain gorillas is rare, this is a sad reminder that mountain gorillas are a conservation-dependent species. We must continue to protect them.

Rafiki, Uganda's rare silverback mountain gorilla, killed by hunters

Four men face life imprisonment, if found guilty, after the silverback was found dead in a national park.

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3 years

Felt cute. Might delete later 😊😉 📸: Gudula Nyirandayambaje

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Great news from Mafunzo's group! Taraja gave birth to another infant on November 30th! 🎉🎊 Taraja's previous infant Ishimwe is still very young and stays close by Taraja's side. (🎥: Winnie Eckardt)

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🚨🚨$338k raised🚨🚨 we continue to be overwhelmed by the support that we have been receiving since Saturday and today’s article in @people was a great surprise as we work to spread our mission— saving gorillas and our planet 🌎 @Official_WSB

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#Throwback to little Uwacu being babysat by silverback Imfura. We love watching silverbacks be the best dads/uncles they can be! #conservation #mountaingorillas #nature 📸: Eric Ndayishimiye

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Wonderful news from the field: 17-year-old Ishema gave birth! Senior Research Assistant Didier Abavandimwe was first on the scene and captured these brilliant images of mother Ishema and infant! This brings Pablo's group to 25 gorillas!

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Can you guess… What's the largest gorilla group we’ve ever monitored? Keep an eye on our stories on Monday for the answer! 📸: Jean Paul Hirwa

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We remember the legendary Dr. Dian Fossey, who was killed on this day in 1985. She devoted her life to the study and protection of mountain gorillas, helping the world to understand these "gentle giants."

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The first three years of an infant gorilla's life is heavily dependent on mom. Ubwitange is about 1 ½ years old so they will stay close to Nsanganira for just a little bit longer! #mountaingorillas #nature #conservation 📸: Cedric Ujeneza

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Well we think it’s safe to say all children, human or gorilla, love to test mom’s patience! Here is Kabeho playing on the back of mom Nzeli. So silly 🤭 #mountaingorillas #nature #conservation 📸: Cedric Ujeneza

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Fun Fact Friday: Poppy, who gave birth at 41, was the oldest gorilla ever recorded to do so. She was also the last surviving gorilla who was originally monitored by Dian Fossey.

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Sometimes you just need some play time and in Pablo’s group there is no shortage of that 😂 📸: Jean de Dieu Tuyizere

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2 years

6-month-old Turikumwe is very curious about his surroundings but stays safe in mom Urahirwa’s arms. Infant gorillas stay close to mom for the first three years of their lives. #mountainggorillas #nature #conservation 📸: Nadia Niyonizeye

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Happy Birthday to Uruyange! Look at him standing on his mother Mitimbili's back to get a better view. 😍 Mitimbili is an experienced mother with four sons in Pablo's group.

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3 years

We are a female founded and female led organization and so today, on the International Day of Women in Science, we celebrate all the women scientists, especially those that are working to further the conservation of endangered animals around the world.

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In case just one wasn't enough, here's another peek at Bukima and her new infant. Happy Friday from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund! 🦍💚💛

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😋🌿 Although it may not look very appetizing, thistle is a major source of water and nutrition for gorillas. It’s also the cause of the stains on their teeth and tongue due to the high tannin content. And don’t you just love that crunchy sound 😄 📸: Cedric Ujeneza

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Beautiful sight of gorillas crossing a river! First in line is dominant silverback Ishavu, who is the last living son of the legendary silverback Pablo, followed by the youngest member of his group. 📸: Jean de Dieu Tuyizere

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Here you can see juvenile female Umusaruro playing with her 2-year-old nephew, Mudasumbwa.☺️ Now they look like they are having fun! 📸: Jonas Antony

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2 years

Everyone needs a good babysitter! And it looks like mom Umujyanama found one! Here is Ubukombe babysitting infant Kura, both from Pablo’s group. Even though babysitting infants is much less common in the gorilla world, it does tend to happen! 📸: Cedric Ujeneza

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5 years

Mother Rugira cuddling with her one-year-old infant Urungano. Rugira is a first-time mother and shows great affection for her infant. Gorilla females give birth to their first infant at around 10 years old and take care of them for three to four years. (Photo Cedric Ujeneza)

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1 year

#Throwback to sweet Kurinda holding on to her newborn while trying to get some much needed rest 😍 #nature #conservation #mountaingorillas 📸: James Munyawera

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How cool! Ukwiyunga, Ubuhamya, and Ubuhamya are captivated by their reflection in the water! 📸: Olivier Dusenge

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I think we can all agree that Fridays are for napping! 💤 Mom Ishyaka takes a peaceful nap while holding onto her newborn. The two are in Mutobo’s group. #mountaingorillas #nature #conservation 📸: Cedric Ujeneza

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11 months

Resting isn't always easy when there are infants in the group! 😅 Here, you can see silverback Gicurasi resting... or trying to rest 😂 while infant Ubusugire is attempting to wake him up for playtime! 📸: James Munyawera

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4 years

Happy Birthday, Dian Fossey. Your legacy lives on!

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2 years

Happy 17th birthday to our new dominant silverback of his own group, Segasira! He has had a crazy year and we cannot wait to see where this next year takes him! #mountaingorillas #nature #conservation

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3 years

The simple act of #guerillafundraising (get it?) will go such a long way toward supporting our work and mission. THANK YOU!

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