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The only organization in the world dedicated to conserving wild mountain + Grauer's gorillas through veterinary medicine and a One Health approach. Established in 1986. Based in: Rwanda, Uganda, DR Congo, USA
Dr. Adrien checked on Mutobo group in Volcanoes NP. He was able to observe all 18 members of the group, including Nzeri's newborn, as well as ensuring that Ishkaya's small wound on her shoulder was not impairing her normal activities. They will continue to be closely monitored.
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Yesterday, Dr. Cedric checked on Katsabara group in the Mt. Tshiabirimu sector of Virunga National Park, DR Congo. Over the course of the 3 hour health check, Dr. Cedric noted that all 5 members of the group appeared to be in good health. Pictured: silverback Katsabara
18.07.2025 17:40 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
On July 10, Dr. Nelson visited Binyindo group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda where he had the chance to observe all 7 members of the group - including Kavuyo. The silverback showed signs of remarkable improvement to his eye with only a faint corneal scar remaining!
17.07.2025 18:27 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A couple months ago, Dr. Nelson administered medications via dart to silverback Kavuyo after he contracted an infection in his left eye. He had previously been observed with discharge from his eye. He was closely observed since then to ensure his condition was improving.
17.07.2025 18:27 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Our team has recently observed several newborn gorillas during routine health checks. The latest sighting was in Habinyanja group during a check conducted by Dr. Fred in Bwindi Impenetrable NP. All 7 members of the group appeared to be in good health.
Pictured: Rukundo + her baby (born on June 29)
NEW BLOG POST: “Infant Ngike Rescued from a Wire Snare” written by Dr. Fabrice
Read the full story: www.gorilladoctors.org/snare-rescue-infant-mountain-gorilla/
Susa group has increased from 11 members to 12 members with the birth of Turimaso's new baby! During a routine health check on the group in Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda) earlier this week, Dr. Gaspard noted that the overall health of the group appeared to be good.
10.07.2025 16:33 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Can you spot Ndekesiri's baby hitching a ride on mama's back?
On July 4, Dr. Cedric checked on Katsabara group in Mt. Tshiabirimu sector of Virunga NP. He collected stool samples and observed the gorillas to assess their current health status. All members of the group appeared to be in good health.
On June 26, Dr. Adrien observed the 11 members of Dushishoze group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda for 2 hours as part of their regular health check. The overall health of the group appeared to be good, including infant Inganzo (pictured).
01.07.2025 17:42 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
NEW BLOG POST: On the afternoon of June 5, Bwindi Impenetrable NP trackers reported that Karureeta of Katwe group had a wire snare around his left wrist. The snare was affecting his mobility, and he was exhibiting signs of discomfort.
Full story here: www.gorilladoctors.org/chaos-during...
New baby alert (x2)! Dr. Ricky had the chance to observe the two babies recently born to Mutuza (left) and Bizulu (right) of Busingye group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. All members of the group, including both mothers both babies, appear to be in good health.
24.06.2025 23:17 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Yesterday, Dr. Cedric entered the Mt. Tshiabirimu sector of Virunga NP, DRC to check on Katsabara group and collect stool samples as part of our routine testing for gastrointestinal parasites.
All members appeared to be in good health, including silverback Katsabara (pictured).
Dr. Cedric recently observed Katsabara group in the Mt. Tshiabirimu sector of Virunga National Park, DR Congo. After 2 hours of trekking through the forest, they foudn the group eating and resting. All 5 members of the group appeared to be in good health. Pictured: juvenile Espoir
12.06.2025 18:09 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Look at this handsome guy! Silverback Rukundo was photographed by Dr. Fred during a recent health check on Nyakagezi group. He was the picture of health while Dr. Fred observed him along with the rest of Nyakagezi group for around 90 minutes.
09.06.2025 17:21 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Gorilla Doctors is the lead author on the latest Supplement for the IUCN Best Practices for Health Monitoring & Disease Control in Great Ape Populations! This update provides new info on great ape health, disease control, & outbreak response.
Available online: www.iucngreatapes.org/health-monit...
A couple weeks ago, Dr. Fred checked on Mucunguzi group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. He reports that all 17 members of the group appeared to be in good health, including the tiny baby he photographed sheltering from the rain with its mother 🥰
04.06.2025 18:04 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Dr. Fred was joined by our DRC team's Dr. Lina for a recent health check on Nyakagezi group in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. They had the opportunity to observe all 9 group members, including the 3 silverbacks.
Pictured: lead silverback Mark.
Image 3 - Isangi today in 2025 as a healthy adult female living IN THE WILD, protected forest of Mt. Tshiaberimu in Virunga National Park. Photo © Gorilla Doctors.
30.05.2025 22:04 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Image 2 - Isangi, one of the rewilded females, as a young gorilla in 2013. Photo courtesy of GRACE Gorillas.
30.05.2025 22:04 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Gorilla Doctors' Dr. Mike Cranfield transferring a Grauer's gorilla, rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, to GRACE Gorillas sanctuary in 2011. Photo courtesy of GRACE Gorillas.
30.05.2025 22:04 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
ICYMI: Conservation history, 15 years in the making! 4 female Grauer's gorillas have been successfully transferred from GRACE Gorillas to Virunga NP into the wild! And Gorilla Doctors was there from the beginning as the guardians of their health: gorilladoctors.exposure.co/guardians-of...
30.05.2025 22:04 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1
Right: Dr. Lina, usually stationed at Kahuzi-Biega National Park, supported Dr. Cedric at Mt. Tshiaberimu to help receive the four gorillas and keep their health stable post-transfer.
29.05.2025 20:10 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Middle: Dr. Fabrice and Dr. Eddy, who examined all the orphans at GRACE Gorillas including the four selected for transfer. They also traveled with the gorillas via helicopter the day of the transfer.
29.05.2025 20:10 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Left: Dr. Cedric, our newest vet, stationed full-time at Mt. Tshiaberimu to monitor all 12 critically #endangered Grauer's gorillas.
29.05.2025 20:10 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Meet our team of field veterinarians in DR Congo who are keeping the rewilded Grauer's gorillas healthy!
29.05.2025 20:10 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0This is the 1st time #gorillas have been rewilded from GRACE, the world’s only sanctuary for Eastern Lowland Gorillas. Since their release, the population of these critically #endangered apes in Virunga has increased by a game-changing 50%.
FULL STORY:
gorilladoctors.exposure.co/guardians-of...
OH BABY! Dr. Adrien photographed Umoja with her new baby during yesterday's health check on Hirwa group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Both mother and baby appear to be in good health!
28.05.2025 20:24 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
NEW BLOG POST: The Snare Rescue that Never Happened! Read our latest blog post written by Uganda field veterinarian Dr. Nelson:
www.gorilladoctors.org/the-snare-re...
Rain or shine, Gorilla Doctors routinely monitors the health of our wild patients. Just yesterday, Dr. Adrien checked on the 20 members of Kwitonda group in amidst heavy rains. He reports that the overall health of the group appeared to be good.
Pictured: Rwunguko holding her infant
He interned with us before graduating as a vet from Makerere University. He then joined joined our team as part of collaboration with @onehealthinstitute.bsky.social to study zoonotic disease emergence in Uganda. In July 2024, Dr. Nelson joined the Uganda team as a full-time field veterinarian.
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