On September 26, Drs. Dawn, Eddy and Martin performed the first quarantine exams on Isangi and Baraka, at 12 days and 6 days post-confiscation, respectively. Both infants were treated for lice and other parasites, vaccinated, and tested for tuberculosis. Despite their prolonged time in captivity prior to confiscation, both youngsters seem to be in good health and are adjusting well at the Senkwekwe Center. Read the Gorilla Doctors blog to find out more about these two infant Grauer's gorillas!
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On September 26, Ruterana, an adult female in Rushegura group in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park appeared weak, dehydrated and emaciated and her 2-week old infant was missing. Dr. Fred administered a broad-spectrum antibiotic and an anti-parasitic drug to help Ruterana, who appears to be on her way to a full recovery. Read More
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New Communications Officer for Gorilla Doctors
After many years of outstanding reporting and tireless dedication to gorilla conservation, Communications Officer Molly Feltner will be leaving to join Handicap International as their full-time Communications Officer in Washington, DC. Photojournalist Jess Burbridge has joined the Gorilla Doctors team and will be taking the communications reins from Molly. For more about Molly and Jess, check out Dr. Kirsten Gilardi's post on the Gorilla Doctors blog.
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