Docs Save Infant Gorilla From Snare ... Again!!
Remember the little gorilla in Nykagezi group who had a snare removed from his leg 2 months ago? The same poor infant of mother Inshuti and silverback Mark got another snare on November 22 - a wire snare around his neck. This time around proved very challenging for the Gorilla Doctors, who tried time and again to intervene but were thwarted because the group was much too suspicious and hidden in deep, thick vegetation. However, on the 7th attempt, Drs. Fred, Magda, and Noel were able to successfully dart the infant and remove his snare. He suffered a deep cut around his neck where the snare had been, but the Docs were able to treat him and return him to his family. The Docs are currently preparing their reports, but you can view photos on our Facebook page and read a blog about the trials of performing this intervention. Stay tuned to the next edition of Gorilla Doctors News for the full report!
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2010 Census Shows Dramatic Increase in Mountain Gorilla Population in Virunga Massif
The population of critically endangered mountain gorillas living in Africa's Virunga Massif has grown by 26.3% to approximately 480 individuals in the past seven years according to the newly released results of the 2010 mountain gorilla census. The last mountain gorilla census of the Virunga region in 2003 estimated a total of 380 animals. The Virunga Massif encompasses national parks in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Some 302 additional mountain gorillas live in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, which was not included in this year's census.
"These amazing results show how the teamwork of three countries and multiple NGOs collaborating on mountain gorilla conservation has been truly effective," says Dr. Mike Cranfield, Director of the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project (MGVP). "Not only is the census news great, it's also a measure of the success of the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project's ability to save gorilla lives in field as well as the dedicated efforts of other organizations and the national park authorities."
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Dr. Eddy Talks Orphans on CNN's Inside Africa
The past April, CNN reporters were in DR Congo to film the transfer of Grauer's gorilla orphans from Goma to our partner DFGFI's new sanctuary G.R.A.C. E. Our own Dr. Eddy, who helped rescue many of the orphans and was the attending Gorilla Doctor for the transfer, was on hand to talk with CNN. You can watch the video on CNN's website. Two more videos follow the first, and Dr. Eddy is also featured in the third video. Great job Dr. Eddy!
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Holiday Gift Idea: Good Health for Gorillas!
YOU are a critical member of the Gorilla Doctors team. As a nonprofit, our work on the front lines of gorilla conservation is not possible without the generous financial support of people like you. Thanks to private donations over the years, we have continued to meet our goal of saving gorilla lives by providing these endangered primates with excellent health care. However, additional funds are essential to continue our veterinary work and to expand our One Health programs. We hope that during this season, you'll consider making a gift to the Gorilla Doctors. Make a tax-deductible donation for any amount on our website, or, for as little as $30, sign yourself or loved one up to become an Orphan Guardian.
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Dr. Jan reports that mountain gorilla orphan Maisha seems to have settled into her new home at Virunga National Park's Senkwekwe Center very nicely. She enjoys going outside and exploring, and likes the security of the night house as well. Her fellow orphan, Kaboko, on the other hand, took a little while to adjust. The poor boy was quite suspicious initially, and the first 3 days he stayed outside all the time, hiding in the thick foliage, avoiding all human contact. One night it rained hard, and the next day he came into the night house cold and wet, and having some diarrhea. What started as a little diarrhea soon turned severe, and he stopped eating. The Gorilla Doctors were very worried. According to Dr. Eddy, Kaboko looked pitiful - laying on his side, touching his stomach as if it hurt, and in general looking like he felt terrible. Read More
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