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Forget King Kong! There’s a new gorilla in NYC named King Nyani who comes to Bella Abzug Park in @HudsonYards today! He was created by artists Gillie and Marc Schattner to bring awareness to the endangered species ⁠ ⁠ Be sure to head down to Hudson Yards and take a picture in his hand (his hand fits three people!)⁠ - @ccnytowers on Instagram

- Listen, I know growing up is tough. If you believe in yourself, and your friends that support you, youre gonna be just fine. - Harambe

Today is a sad day. Sudan has passed at the age of 45 in Kenya due to a leg infection. He is the last male white rhino. In honor of his life and species Arkwear is giving a 25% discount code: “Sudan” on all Rhino polos till 3.31.18. Photo credit: James Suter #whiterhino #polo #endangeredspecies - @arkwear on Instagram

Dear Anil We hope you have enjoyed the summer holiday season. We are so excited to share with you this fantastic news about your adopted orangutan, Bumi. With your gift, Bumi has made so much progress on his rehabilitation journey and is another step closer to true freedom! Bumi recovered from diarrhea and now he back to forest school. Thank you BOSF for the special care and update about his health. Take care my cute Boy. Hi friends your small contribution will be the greatest efforts for the survival of this charismatic Animals. @bosfoundation #saveorangutan #orangutan #aniltprabhakar #reminiscenceframes - @anil_t_prabhakar on Instagram

As we come into spring our rescue service is going to become busier and busier. The female flying foxes are getting to the later stages of their pregnancies and are going to start getting into trouble as they try to find enough food to feed themselves and their baby. We thought it would be a good idea to do a ‘Wildlife Friendly Gardens’ series. So over the next 6 weeks we will be doing a post on a way you can make your property safer for not only bats, but all of our native wildlife. Our first post is a 2 part post on our pets and how we can care for them more responsibly. We would like to start by saying that we love our pets, most of our rehabilitators and rescuers have pet cats and dogs. This is not an anti pet post, we just want to have a discussion. This first part is on dogs. Dog attacks are one of our most common reasons for flying fox rescue and the survival for these flying foxes is incredibly low. Now these are not mean or aggressive dogs, they are lovely family dogs doing what comes naturally to them. It’s our responsibility to ensure they don’t have the opportunity to hurt wildlife. The easiest and most effective solution is to let your dog sleep inside the house at night. This is becoming more and more common and is by far the best way to make your garden safe for nocturnal wildlife. The second way is to secure your dog in an internal yard or smaller fenced area during the night so they have less access to your garden. This is less effective but at least leaves a safe corridor for wildlife to move through your property. Dogs are lovely pets but they can be devastating for local wildlife if not kept responsibly. Additionally, dogs are one of the main reasons for koala fatalities which predominantly occur at night. So keeping your dogs in at night not only helps bats, but koalas as well! Photos by the amazing @wingspawsnclaws of Stella and Luna. Stella and Luna were grabbed by a dog and Stella was injured trying to protect her baby Luna. Thankfully this pair beat the statistics with Stella sustaining very serious but viable injuries from the dog. This mumma did such an amazing job protecting her baby that Luna came off unscathed. - @bat.conservation.rescue.qld on Instagram

Angelita, 9 mos. old, @lazoo #lazoogorillababy #lazoo #gorliia #gorillababy #gorillasofinstagram #losangeles #losangelesgrammers #abc7eyewitness #nbcla #shannasshots @shannanbcla #nikonphotography #nikonz7 #nikonusa #nikonnofilter #mycamerarules - @blingrunner64 on Instagram

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Just father and son going for a walk... . #animalsofinstagram #animalshots #animallife #animallove #animallover #animallovers #animals #animaux #animali #animales #tiere #dieren #pairidaiza #belgium #zoo #zoolife #bestzoo #bestzooeurope #bestzooever #wildlife #conservation #nature #naturephotography #photooftheday - @pairidaizaofficial on Instagram

- Koko the gorilla passed the same cognitive tests Trump’s been bragging about, except using sign language.

- Zoo Phonics

Oooh, just got some unexpected good news! Ive had four images long-listed in this years Nature Photographer of the Year competition. Its a very high level competition, so I expect nothing beyond this round, but Im happy that more of my photos are making the cut these days. Feels like progress! - @melissamcceney on Instagram

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- The eastern gorilla is the largest primate, & can weigh 450lbs+. They have massive builds with enormous strength, which they use to forage on strong plants, plow through the dense forest, and dominate opposition. These mountain gorillas are adapted to high altitudes, with a thick coat.

Little 👅 tongue was there - @nature_life_on_earth_ on Instagram

It’s #InternationalPrimateDay and we’re honouring our closest relatives. One of the ways we protect wild chimpanzees and other primates is through the Tchimpounga sanctuary. Pictured here is one of our Tchimpounga chimps, Jack. Jack was locked inside a wooden crate when the staff from Tchimpounga rescued him. Get to know Jack and the other Chimps of Tchimpounga through the link in our bio. #chimpanzee #chimps #conservation #wildlife #endangered - @janegoodallcan on Instagram

- Apes, Gorillas, & Monkeys Oh My!

[Eng/Cas] During these days I’m showing some images about the street monkeys shows project carried out in Indonesia in collaboration with JAAN. This series of images shows a comparison of what life is like for a macaque in the wild and what it is like in captivity. Although this activity is currently prohibited, it is still being carried out in some parts of the country. I invite you to follow the immense work that @jakartaanimalaidnetwork Wildlife team @wildlifeaidnetwork does in Indonesia and to share this post to increase political pressure and to ensure that ban on this activity is enforced. —— Durante estos días estoy mostrando algunas imágenes sobre el proyecto de espectáculos callejeros con monos realizado en Indonesia en colaboración con JAAN. Esta serie de imágenes muestra una comparación de cómo es la vida de un macaco en la naturaleza y de como es en cautiverio. Aunque esta actividad está actualmente prohibida, todavía se lleva a cabo en algunas partes del país. Os invito a seguir el inmenso trabajo que JAAN lleva a cabo en Indonesia y a compartir esta publicación para aumentar la presión política y garantizar que se haga cumplir la prohibición de estas actividades . . . #conservation #conservationphotography #wildlife #primates #monkey #macaque #jakartaanimalaidnetwork #joandelamalla #destination_wild #nb_nature_brillance #animalabis #featured_wildlife #exclusive_wildlife #wildlife_photography #ig_discover_wildlife #majestic_wildlife #bbcearth #wildplanet #global_nature_wildlife #amazing_wildlife #marvelouz_animals #yourshotphotographer #global_nature_wildlife #photo_arena_nature #best_nature_shots #animalsco #yourshotphotographer #photo_arena_nature #best_nature_shots - @joandelamalla on Instagram

- 🔥 Gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo 🔥

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- Cute Monkeys

Project Orangutan: Zoo Crew Project Orangutan is fun, fascinating and promotes hands-on, authentic problem-solving for students in grades 3-6. Join Us: Link in bio under virtual programs Project Orangutan starts October 6! (Advanced registration required) 📷: @dwagnerphotog - @phoenixzoo on Instagram

- **Animals: Monkeys**

Photo by @thomas.nicolon The eastern lowland gorilla (also called Grauer’s gorilla) is the largest of the four gorilla subspecies. It is endemic to the eastern mountainous forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and it is critically endangered. The population size is unknown, but some experts believe it could of about 3,800 individuals - a dramatic 77% loss since the mid-1990s. Insecurity and poaching are to be blamed. I took this image on my first ever photo assignment - for conservation online media @mongabay, in Kahuzi-Biega National Park (@kahuzibiegaparc). I’m a @natgeo explorer and wildlife photojournalist. Stay tuned as I take over the @unbiodiversity IG account all week! 🦍 🇨🇩 #gorilla #grauersgorilla #gorillaberingeigraueri #congo #drc #kahuzibiega #primates #greatapes - @unbiodiversity on Instagram

Deep thinking ... - @family.factor on Instagram

- 🔥 The blank stare of an Uakari monkey

#gorilla #volcanoes #volcanoesnationalpark #virunga #virunganationalpark #mountaingorilla #🦍 - @lionelegger on Instagram

- ITAP of a mother Gorilla with her baby playing behind her.

Good night from Lwiro! Byaombe and Kyungu (also known as grape girl 🍇 ) are passing their quarantine period together 💜 Hopefully soon they will be able to join their new chimp family! Until then, they have each other and 24h specialised care from our team. #lwiro_primates #quarentine #savinglives #providinghope #chimpanzee #stopwildlifecrime - @lwiro_primates on Instagram

- Apes & Monkeys

- Chimpanzee snacking on a red colobus monkey

Some uplifting news from Uganda! 🥳 The country has recorded a baby boom among gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with 5 new gorilla babies born in just six weeks! A testimony to the countrys conservation efforts, including those of our friends at @volcanoes.safaris. 🥳 Find out more over on our website at masonrose.com/clients/volcanoes-safaris or contact Becky at becky@masonrose.com for more information. 📷 Gorgeous photograph by @katromeyn for @volcanoes.safaris - @mason_rose on Instagram

- Over-exaggerating monkey [X-post from r/aww]

A serenidade no olhar de quem sabe que vai voltar para casa em segurança. Um bicho-preguiça que estava em uma escadaria na área urbana de Duarte da Silveira, região serrana do #RJ, foi resgatado pelo @corpodebombeiros_rj. 🦥 O animal não apresentava ferimentos e foi solto em uma área de mata. #MeioAmbiente #Resgate #GovRJ - @govrj on Instagram

We missed you and will be happy to see you again beginning Saturday, August 29! Be sure to bring your mask to see us! Asian Forest, Brazos at Night, Jaguar and Bobcat exhibits will all be reopening to the public. Masks will be required to enter these areas as well as the indoor facilities. - @cpzoo on Instagram

With 97% of the same DNA as humans, orangutans are vulnerable to many human diseases. While there have not yet been reports of COVID-19 transmission to orangutans, we remain committed to ensuring the health and safety of the orangutans and staff at our rehabilitation centres. Donate today to help us take care of orangutans! Click link in our bio.🦧 - Dengan kesamaan DNA sebesar 97% dengan manusia, orangutan sangat rentan terpapar berbagai penyakit dari manusia. Meski belum ada laporan mengenai penularan COVID-19 ke orangutan, kami terus berusaha keras memastikan kesehatan dan keamanan para orangutan serta staf di pusat-pusat rehabilitasi kami. Berdonasilah hari ini untuk membantu kami merawat orangutan! Klik tautan di bio kami 🦧 #saveorangutans - @bosfoundation on Instagram

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- Picture taken seconds before a gorilla fight.

39 year old monkey ❤️ -follow:@funnymonkeys_ig #wildness #wildlifefotography #wildlifefriend #wildlifeonearth #wildanimals #animalrescue #wildlife_aroundworld #animalworld #animallovers #animalelite #animallover #animalfanatics #animalfotography #nature #forest #more #monkeys #loveanimals #nature#amazingmonkey #🐒 #🐒🐒🐒 #banana #music #lovemusic #dance #singer #goodmorning #justsmile #photooftheday #followme - @funnymonkeys_ig on Instagram

Today is #WorldGorillaDay and we are proud to celebrate and bring awareness to these peaceful, magnificent, family-oriented animals. We are home to five critically endangered western lowland gorillas. This subspecies is found in lowland tropical forests in Nigeria, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, the Republic of Congo, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic, particularly where there is dense ground-level vegetation. In these forests, gorillas feed on fruit, roots, leaves, grasses, and sometimes even insects. They communicate emotions to others in the family group through body language and vocalizations. Gorillas need our help and we encourage you to be a voice for one of our closest relatives. One way you can protect gorillas is to recycle your old cell phones. This simple action protects gorilla habitat by reducing the demand for coltan mining that is happening in Africa’s rainforests. Coltan is mineral found in electronics like cell phones and recycling them helps reduce demand for coltan thus protecting gorilla habitats. Make sure to stop by and see our troop on your next visit to #SFZoo! 📸: Marianne Hale - @sanfranciscozoo on Instagram

This is a mountain gorilla. There are two species of gorilla: eastern and western. The mountain gorilla is a sub-species of the eastern gorilla. They are endangered with an estimated population of 1,063 in the wild according to the latest census results (which come out every 5-10 years). Tag a friend that needs to see this and let’s build a community⬇️⬇️ - Follow @dailyanimalfactss Follow @dailyanimalfactss - 📷: Unknown (DM for credit) - ⚠️No copyright infringement is intended so dm me for credit or removal if picture is yours!⚠️ - #wildlifeonearth #wildlifetour #wildlife #photography #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #naturelovers #naturelover #nature_perfection #animal #animals #animallovers #animalshots #animals_in_world #zoology #wildlifeconservation #wildlifevideos #naturescape #nature_lovers #mountaingorilla #mountaingorillas #gorilla #gorillas #gorillasofinstagram #ape #apes #monkey #primate #primates - @dailyanimalfactss on Instagram

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Love animals 😘❤@pets_cuteness_ @catty.paws - @pets_cuteness_ on Instagram

- PsBattle: This large gorilla

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Today is World Gorilla Day, an opportunity to shine a light on these gentle giants and the importance of their conservation. Unable to survive in captivity, the only way for mountain gorillas to avoid extinction is to ensure that they have a safe, spacious habitat in which to roam.⁠ ⁠ Singitas top priority in Rwanda is to assist in the expansion of Volcanoes National Park by undertaking the reforestation of the land surrounding the protected area. The 178-acre piece of land on which Singita Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza House can be found is directly adjacent to the Park, and it is hoped that it will one merge seamlessly into their current habitat.⁠ ⁠ The reforestation of Singita Volcanoes National Park has already found great success, with camera traps near the unfenced border between the protected area and the land surrounding the lodge capturing all manner of curious wildlife crossing into the property.⁠ ⁠ Elephants, buffalo, antelope, monkeys and more have been caught on film, enjoying the tender shoots, flourishing grasses and young trees now growing around them. The expanding habitat is great news for gorillas, while for guests, it means the experience just keeps getting better.⁠ ⁠ Find out more about our conservation work in Rwanda at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Photo: @lionelegger⁠ ⁠ #WorldGorillaDay #WorldGorillaDay2020 #Gorillas #MountainGorillas #BeKindToGorillas #GorillaConservation #SavingGorillas #VisitRwanda #Rwanda #OurSingita #Singitagram #Singita_ #WildlifeConservation #SustainableTourism #SingitaVolcanoesNationalPark - @singita_ on Instagram

- Cute and Fun Animals

Folge jetzt auch unserer deutschen Instagramseite @rettet_den_regenwald_de und verpasse keine Aktionen! *************************** Our german Instagrampage is online now! Follow @rettet_den_regenwald_de Every liter of #fuel Europeans put in their cars contains a percentage of #biofuel as mandated by the EU. Producing these fuels has a huge impact on the environment, with an estimated 100,000 orangutans killed on oil palm plantations on #Borneo. The EU is currently reviewing its biofuels policy – now is the time to call for a ban. #rainforestrescue #rettetdenregenwald #enjoydontdestroy #palmoilfree Copyright by Jay Ullal/ RdR - @rainforest_rescue on Instagram

Móric a kisorangután 💕 #orangutánokvilágnapja // Móric the baby orangutan 💕 #internationalorangutanday - @zoobudapest on Instagram

Monkey 🐒 #monkey #monkeyphotography #wildlifeonearth #monkeyhand #monkeyhands #wildlifeconnection #northsomersetbirdofpreycentre - @roseanna.photography on Instagram

- Western lowland gorilla

Chimpanzee portrait, Kibale, Uganda. Trekking to find the chimps in Kibale is an amazing experience, even though on this trip they decided to rain on me and my camera gear when we first located them nesting high up in a tree. This old male was a very willing subject. He somehow seemed thoughtful, wise, sad and bored all at the same time. #chimpanzee #chimps #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #canonphotography #canon_photos #safari #kibale #kibalenationalpark #uganda #africa #africansafari #africanwildlife #canon5dmarkiv #canon70200mm #lowepro #manfrotto #wildlife #wild #adventure #africanadventure #animalsofinstagram #animalsofig #thisisafrica #gamedrive #wilderness #animallovers #animals #thewildlifejunkie - @thewildlifejunkie on Instagram

Happy #WorldGorillaDay from our toddler siblings Amani & Ajabu. Western lowland gorillas are critically endangered, and Philly Zoo does its part to help save this species by participating in the Gorilla Species Survival Plan, which is how we got these beautiful babies.💛 - @philadelphiazoo on Instagram

- Paint draw gorilla

- PsBattle: Baby Chimpanzee

- An otters den is called a holt or couch (x-post from r/otters)

- Some Chimpanzees in Guinea have been found to use tools, in the form of chewed up leaves that act as sponges, to drink fermented sap (containing up to 3% alc by volume). Some individuals consumed as much as 85ml of alcohol or about the equivalent of a whole bottle of wine.

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One of my photos has been published in the new edition of Tusk Talk! Tusk is a charity that aims to amplify the impact of progressive conservation initiatives across Africa. You can check out more of their fantastic work here: www.tusk.org. Swipe to see the forward written by Prince William 😊. @tusk_org @kensingtonroyal @virunganationalpark #tusktalk #ellamackphotos #DRC #congo #mountaingorillas #silverback #virunganationalpark #dametraveller #adventurephotographer #travelafrica - @ella_mack_photos on Instagram

- Gorillas in the wild

We’re headed to the @columbuszoo today for a sweet birthday celebration! Happy sweet 16th birthday to Susie! We hope your day is filled with fun and treats surrounded by your favorite keeper and gorilla friends! 📷 from Max Block - @gorilla_ssp on Instagram

- Two chimps embrace each other

Limbani is ready for the Weekend! #sunsoutgunsout #fridaymood - @limbanizwf on Instagram

A Mountain Gorilla deep in thought in The Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. A true conservation success story, mountain gorillas are the only great ape subspecies to have increased in number, with an estimated total of 880 as of September this year! There were only 620 in 1989! Photo credits to former GRASP Coordinator, Douglas Cress. #grasp #unep #mountaingorilla #rwanda #volcanoesnationalpark #ecotourism #greatapes #instagrasp - @grasp_unep on Instagram

- Pensive gorilla seen at DC National Zoo. Almost human-like body expression. [OC]

Alayja is six months and loves her pacifier. 🐒😍 #baby #animallover💕 - @mariazwfmiami on Instagram

Trato de explicarme por qué cuesta tanto lograr la compresión, solidaridad y empatía de los humanos hacia los animales. Dicen que una foto vale más que mil palabras! Yo en están imagen veo dos seres con los mismos derechos, con la capacidad de sentir y sufrir. Que argumentos deberíamos usar para que nos apoyen compartiendo nuestro mensaje o donando 1 o 5 soles? @rescatandorescatados A todos los que nos puedan apoyar les pido humildemente que no nos den la espalda, no dejemos que se pierdan más vidas!!!! Este es el grupo de Facebook que hemos creado para contarles todo: ➡️https://www.facebook.com/groups/2980742958671786/ Gracias @grecia_chvzc por la foto 🐵💚 - @charlie_viajenario on Instagram

Happy World Gorilla Day!! ❤️🦍❤️ Today we celebrate the conservation success story that is the mountain gorilla. It is also the day that Dian Fossey began her groundbreaking work, 53 years ago today. At the time Dian Fossey started her work (late 1960s) there were 250 gorillas left in Rwanda. Today there are close to 600 gorillas in Rwanda and a total of more than 1000 worldwide. 📸 by @erwan - @volcanoes.safaris on Instagram

- 🔥 Gorilla family 🔥

- cute animal pics

🐒SHOCKING: FLEMISH GOVERNMENT WASTES MILLIONS ON THE KU LEUVEN TO KILL MONKEYS 💔 Research by Animal Rights shows that that 3 new animal testing projects on rhesus monkeys have been started in 2020 at the KU Leuven. The Flemish government has allocated no less than 1,828,610 euros, in 2019 alone, to the KU Leuven to finance these experiments on monkeys. Over the next 4 years, no less than 12 rhesus monkeys will undergo major brain operations in which electrodes are implanted in their brains and are withheld water to force them to cooperate with the experimenters. Animal Rights demands the release of the monkeys locked up in animal testing laboratories of the KU Leuven. Currently, more than 40 monkeys are in the animal testing facility of the KU Leuven. The animals are (re)used for an average of 7 to 10 years and deserve a dignified pension in a specialised wildlife sanctuary. Animal Rights demands an end to government support for all monkey testing at the animal testing laboratory of the KU Leuven. For over 30 years now, our taxpayers money is being wasted on cruel animal experiments that the majority of the population wants to see banned. None of these animal experiments are required by law and only serve to appease the curiosity of insensitive scientists. What can you do to help the monkeys at the KU Leuven? - Sign our petition ✍ - Come to our demo on the 1st of October at the KU Leuven! 📣 - @animalrights.be on Instagram

- Chimps, bonobos and orangotans are believed to have entered the stone age. They are using tools to hunt which will probably lead to more advanced hunting strategies and communication. Who knows maybe after humans leave Earth and venture the stars these guys might become the new super species.

Photo by @poupipoupipou ・・・ 🦍😍La plus belle rencontre (animale) de ma vie... Il ya un mois, auprès des gorilles des montagnes en Ouganda dans leur forêt impénétrable de Bwindi. #visituganda #bwindi - @natgeouganda on Instagram

- Bonobos have a matriarchal society characterized by the use of sex as conflict resolution, bonding experiences, and greetings. They dont form permanent mating pairs, leading to males having very little paternity assurance and thus the vast majority of parental care comes from the mother

Your votes were tallied and here are the top three photos you chose as winners in this months Zoo #photocontest! 🥇 Studying Chimpanzee by Michael Schwartzberg 🥈 Making friends from the otter side by Elizabeth Markley 🥉 Peek A Boo Bear by Olivia Taylor #contest #photography #chimpanzee #polarbear #otter #zoo #savingspecies #allforanimals #baltimore - @marylandzoo on Instagram

Today is World Gorilla Day! It is the day dedicated to the Gorilla, one of our closest relatives on Earth. World Gorilla Day is an opportunity for everyone to celebrate these amazing animals and to take actions to protect them. #WorldGorillaDay #gorilla #gorillas @oonyungwehouse #everythingextraordinary #dmafrica #remoteandaccessible #remoteaccessible #accessiblyremote #socialdistancing - @dmafrica on Instagram

- One of the rarest monkey species in the world, Françoiss langurs are born with bright orange hair that eventually turns black as they grow. The running theory is that the orange babies are easier for their parents to keep track of in their treetop habitat

“We rise by lifting others.” - Robert Ingersoll - #newyork #bronxzoo #bronxnyc #motivation #photography - @american_vision_2020 on Instagram

Kibale forest, Uganda, November 2019. #chimpanzee #kibale #uganda #nikonphotography #wildlifephotography - @emmaborrows2230 on Instagram

A beautiful Sumatran orangutan ♥️ . . . . #orangatang #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #conservation #wildlife #naturephotography #naturelovers #photography #animalphotography #animalphoto #animalphotos #climatechangeisreal #climatechange #climatestrike #noplanetb #torontozoo - @torontozoojunkies on Instagram

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- In War of the Planet of the Apes (2017) the apes working for Colonel Mccollough are called “Donkeys” which is a reference to the videogame character Donkey Kong. You know what? That was actually pretty easy to spot Idk why I even mentioned it. Nevermind Just forget it

Big male gorillas like Djala (pictured) can easily eat 18kg of vegetation in a single day! #gorilla #gorillas #ape #greatape #primates #primatesofinstagram #forest #congo #gabon #africa #vegetation #aspinallfoundation #backtothewild #conservation #rewilding #rewild - @damian_aspinall on Instagram

- Animals

- 🔥 The Silverback Gorilla is estimated to be nine times stronger than a human.

Tag a friend you would love to go chimp tracking with. #nature #photosoftheday #greatapes #chimpanzees - @wwfuganda on Instagram

🐒 loves us - @luca_eats on Instagram

#internationaldayofpeace Feel the peace today. - @orangutanoutreach on Instagram

- Chimp giving her baby a little sniffy kiss

- Ponso, a chimp that has been living by himself on a tiny island for nearly three years, welcomes conservation worker Estelle Raballand

“When we show our respect for other living things, they respond with respect for us” Arapaho Proverb #grandmotherflordemayo #thepath #loveandlight #grateful #blessed #sacred - @grandmotherflordemayo on Instagram

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#animal #animals #zoo #hobby #photographer #switzerland #hobbyphotographer #tierwelt #zoophotographer #canon #zoofoto #animalphotos #foto #zoopics #zoophotography #freizeit #naturephotography #zoobesuch #schweiz #animalphotography #zootierfotografie #tierfoto #naturfotografie #animalfoto #loves_animals #walterzoo #walterzoogossau #springtamarin #tamarins #tamarin - @nadine.m.photography on Instagram

🦍Vandaag op #WorldGorilladay staan wereldwijd gorillas in de spotlights. Bokito en zijn familie zijn voor veel bezoekers een vast onderdeel van hun bezoek. Bokito is het hoofd van de familiegroep, de ‘zilverrug’. Hij is een echte familieman die het leuk vindt om met de kleintjes te spelen. Steun ons met een jaarabonnement zodat jij deze iconische Blijdorpert kunt blijven bewonderen. Je kunt ons ook steunen door een donatie en/of aankoop van een #Blijdorpert-shirt. Lees er alles over op #linkinbio. #gorilladay #WereldGorilladag #WorldGorillaDay2020 #bokito #jaarabonnement #steun #diergaardeblijdorp #blijdorp #rotterdamzoo #dierentuinrotterdam #blijdorpert #ikbeneenblijdorpert #blijdorpertshirt - @diergaardeblijdorp on Instagram

ITS WORLD GORILLA DAY! 🦍🦍🦍⁣ ⁣ The Creature that inspired our brand purpose - to find out more about the work we do to support this amazing ape visit our website thatgorillabrand.com⁣ ⁣ #JoinTheTroop #WORLDGORILLADAY - @thatgorillabrand on Instagram

Every day l spend with gorillas brings me more and more excitement and understanding about how these gentle giants live. This #worldgorilladay we speak to Guide Goreth Niyibuzu about her life with great apes in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. . Click the link in our bio to read more. . Image by @davidyarrow - @tusk_org on Instagram

Lunchtime 🌱 To celebrate #WorldGorillaDay next week, were asking young virung-artists to come up with gorilla-inspired t-shirt designs. Post entries to Insta with the hashtag #KidsForVirunga for the chance to have them sold online. Winners will also get their printed tee as a prize. Competition deadline: 24/09/20 - @virunganationalpark on Instagram

- I took this picture of the newborn chimpanzee at my local zoo

- My son was trying to set up a play date at the zoo.

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#wildlife #ape #chimpanzee #chimp #nature #capture #rainforest #animals #naturephotography #animalplanet #instadaily #instagood #asia #instatravel #travelgram #wanderlust #instalove #picoftheday #love #travel #life #naturelovers #singapore #zoo #instapic #travelphotography #nature_perfection #instamood #wildlifephotography #natureaddict - @thetravelardour on Instagram

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You may remember that this young male orangutan was rescued by our partners at Centre for Orangutan Protection earlier this month. We’re pleased to announce that he has been given a name: Bagus! Special thanks to one of our generous long-term supporters who named him. 🧡 We love that his name literally means ‘good’ in Bahasa Indonesian. We’re very confident life will be good from Bagus from now on. We’ll keep you updated on little Bagus. We are so thankful he’s been rescued and has a new good life ahead of him. 🙏 You can donate to help our partners continue to rescue and care for orphaned orangutans like Bagus - link in our bio. . . . #TheOrangutanProject #TOP #Bagus #SavingOrangutans #OrangutanRescue #OrphanedOrangutan #BorneanOrangutan - @theorangutanproject on Instagram

𝕎𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕 𝔾𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕒 𝔻𝕒𝕪  🦍   𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬    A recent study from The University of Western Australia has revealed that the behavior of African mountain gorillas is strongly influenced by the tight bonds they form within groups. The researchers also that conflict is most likely to involve alpha male gorillas who act as the protectors of their close-knit communities.    The investigation was focused on interactions between 10 groups of mountain gorillas in Rwanda over the course of a year. The experts combined their observations with data collected by the Karisoke Research Center between 2003 and 2015.    The research team found that male gorillas often engaged in aggressive fights to protect their communities. On the other hand, the experts discovered that bonds formed between former group members drastically reduced hostility between the familiar males. Such reunions often led to friendly behavior, such as grooming and playing.      Study lead author Dr. Melanie Mirville explained that the bonds formed between gorillas were so strong that their interactions were usually peaceful, even after years of separation.    Visit 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵.𝗰𝗼𝗺 to learn more & see full article published on 9.21.18 & search “ Gorilla “    https://www.earth.com/news/african-mountain-gorillas-friendships/            #worldgorilladay #goriila #gorillas #gorillashug #savethegorillas #mountaingorillas #gorillaresearch #gorillastudy #animallovers #animalphotooftheday #wildlife #wildlifephotography #gorillasofinstagram #earthdotcom - @earthdotcom on Instagram

Rwandas magnificent mountain gorillas are being visited once again, with enhanced precautions and safety measures. Both overseas visitors and Rwandan residents can enjoy a thrilling and magical hour with peaceful families of primates as well as other inter-country highlights such as Akagera National Park for a Big Five safari and the chimps of Nyungwe Forest. - Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge is open and the further good news is that some EU nationals are not required to quarantine after a holiday here, in line with Rwandas excellent response and handling of Covid-19. At Governors we can tailor make your trip to suit you and your family, simply get in touch! . . . 📷 by @msheidiburkhart @sabyinyo_silverback_lodge @governorscampcollection #sabyinyosilverbacklodge #governorscampcollection #rwanda #visitrwanda #rwandalicious #mountaingorilla #gorilla #gorillatrekking #covidsafetravel - @sabyinyo_silverback_lodge on Instagram

😍 I am fortunate enough to have been able to work with Cahaya’s big sister Hanna. Hanna is one of the smartest orangutans I’ve ever met. If Cahaya is anything like her big sister, the staff at CGA will be kept on their toes! 😂 Posted @withregram • @centerforgreatapes Father and daughter😍💕 Archie had a great birthday yesterday! But of course his best present was hanging out with his daughter, Cahaya! #CahayaSaturday #fatherdaughter #babyorangutan #orangutan #centerforgreatapes #ape #primate #endangered #sanctuary #animal #nature #wildlife #Florida #notpets #animallovers - @junglejen on Instagram

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Play your part on #WorldGorillaDay by supporting the rangers who conserve, monitor and protect gorillas. Register for the #WildlifeRangerChallenge or make a donation that will be doubled by the Scheinberg Relief Fund to #SupportAfricasRangers. Go to www.wildliferangerchallenge.org for more information and support some great organisations like @ctph_uganda and @virunganationalpark that work so hard for Gorillas and other wildlife #ForWildlifeRangers - @gamerangersassociationofafrica on Instagram

[QUE L’AVENTURE COMMENCE ! 🦍] Nous vous avions promis une nouvelle aventure en 2020, et malgré une année atypique, nous avons la joie de vous annoncer la pré-ouverture de notre nouvelle zone « Terres des gorilles ». Un lieu de rencontre unique en Ile-De-France entre vous et des mâles gorilles des plaines de l’Ouest. Actuellement, seul le bâtiment peut se visiter, il reste quelques détails à finir sur les îles avant de pouvoir les offrir comme nouveau territoire à notre groupe de gorilles et de vous ouvrir les portes des tunnels de verre qui les traversent. D’ailleurs ces gorilles, qui sont-ils ? Yeba, Ayo, Wazungu ou encore Tambo, 4 mâles aux origines et aux caractères bien différents seront à découvrir. Tambo n’est pas encore arrivé parmi nous, mais cela ne saurait tarder ! Pour s’occuper de ces 4 individus, notre team gorille se compose de 4 soigneurs : Manon, Antoine, Philippe et Matthieu qui partageront avec vous leurs expériences avec ces grands singes. Alors, prêt pour l’aventure ? 😉 #gorille #gorilla #terresdesgorilles #grandsinge #instazoo #wildanimal #zoo #zoothoiry #thoiry #thoiryzoosafari - @zoothoiry on Instagram

- 🔥 Male Silverback screaming at the little ones for “NOT PICKING UP THEIR FUCKIN LEGOS!!!” 🔥

BIOPARC FUENGIROLA ES DIFERENTE Durante el recorrido disfrutarás de cada especie en un ambiente similar a su entorno. ¿Cómo lo hacemos? Utilizando elementos naturales como ríos, troncos caídos y rocas que sirven como barrera entre el animal y el visitante y para separar las diferentes especies. Adéntrate en la isla de Madagascar, piérdete entre templos invadidos por la selva, estatuas abandonadas y torres derruidas defendidas por orangutanes. ¿Nos acompañas? No te lo pienses más y disfruta el domingo en un entorno muy top. #bioparcf #unlugarfeliz #unlugardiferente #naturalezaenabierto #conocelanaturaleza #unaselvaenlaciudad #expereinciasúnicas - @bioparcf on Instagram

- PsBattle: This Gibbon Mama and Baby

Hori 💗 IMPORTANT NOTE: **Chimpanzees are not and should not be pets or forced to live with humans.** The chimpanzee orphans at LCRPs sanctuary in West Africa are victims of the bushmeat and illegal pet trade. Their mothers were tragically killed by poachers and require around the clock care. Thanks to the dedicated caregivers and staff, the orphans are being rehabilitated so that they will be able to thrive with others in a natural and safe environment when they’re older. Please support LCRP’s efforts to rescue chimpanzees in need to keep wild chimps wild. 🧡 - @liberiachimprescueprotection on Instagram

Quedan únicamente 1.000 gorilas de montaña en todo el mundo. Números preocupantes. Pero la esperanza aparece en estos momentos de pandemia donde la naturaleza se abre camino; y es que se han reportado 5 nuevos nacimientos en las últimas 6 semanas en Uganda. Un asombroso número que va de la mano de estos meses en los cuales el Bosque Impenetrable de Bwindi ha sido testigo de la ausencia de turistas.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #bwindi #impenetrableforest #uganda #pearlofafrica #africa #gorilla #wildlife #primate #gorila #greatape #gransimio #likehuman #animals #nature #naturaleza #travel #travelphotography #monkey #animalshots #viajes #viajar #fotografiadeviajes - @anibal_bueno on Instagram

- According to Darwin no other member in the whole class of mammals is coloured in so extraordinary a manner as the adult male mandrills. They also live in hoards averaging about 615 individuals, made up entirely of females and their young.

Bikenge from the Mapua family just had a baby... - @emmanueldemerode on Instagram

- 🔥 Baby gorilla and baby chimpanzee together

- Gorillas fashion nests of leaves and branches on which to sleep. Unweaned infants sleep in their mothers nests.

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One of my bucket list shots were photographing a gorrila in the wild. Just imagine my excitement when after trekking through the thick jungle for over 2 hours, we not only tracked down a family of mountain gorrilas but amongst them was this year old beautiful baby. Life does cease to surprise. - @dan_lior on Instagram

Unser kleiner Boboto wünscht einen schönen Sonntag. Foto: Frank Mueller (Niederrheinknipser ) . . #krefelderzoofreunde #zookrefeld #krefelderzoo #zoofreundee.v. #krefeld #niederrhein #nrw #zoolife #zoo #zootiere #tiere #gorilla #niederrheinknipser @zookrefeld @zoofreundekrefeld - @zoofreundekrefeld on Instagram

Gorillas singing? Yes! Last week the GRACE gorillas rotated into the second forest enclosure at GRACE, which they hadnt entered for months to allow time for vegetation to regrow. The result was a chorus of singing gorillas, excited and content to find a huge selection of tasty plants. Watch and listen in our latest blog (link in bio) 🦍🎵❤️ #gorillas #GrauersGorillas #wildliferescue #wildliferehab #wildlife #sanctuary #Congo #Africa #primate #ape #forests #reforestation #conservation #endangered #singing - @gracegorillas on Instagram

Happy World Gorilla Day! Gorillas are amazing animals. We clearly like them a lot since this species is in our logo. But there are a few more reasons why we think this: 1. They are the largest of the great apes, weighing on average 100 kg (females) and 230 kg (males) 2. Although they might look very tough, they are in fact very peaceful and gentle animals 3. They are mostly vegetarians, eating insects on rare occasions These confident looking creatures are in trouble though. Poaching, deforestation and other pressures on their habitat in Africa is leading to their demise. To help them, we partner with Frankfurt Zoo in a campaign that collects old cell phones which are broken down into valuable elements. The proceeds are then sent to Virunga to support Gorillas. . Find out more about this campaign (in German) bit.ly/WorldGorillaDay2020 . Photos taken by: @naturebydanielrosengren and Norbert Guthier . . . . #WorldGorillaDay #SaveGorillas #Gorilla #GreatApe #Primate #Africa #MakingConservationCount #Wildlife #Nature #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #GentleGiants #FrankfurtZoologicalSociety - @frankfurt.zoological.society on Instagram

Gombe60: una storia che non finirà mai! Buona estate 2020 a tutti noi con Fanni, Flo e Flint, del Gruppo F e Gremlin, Golden e Glitter, del gruppo G del Parco Nazionale di Gombe, Tanzania. https://www.janegoodall.it/index.php/chi-siamo/jane-goodall/gombe60/ #gombe #gombe60 #janegoodall #scimpanzé #naturapersempre - @janegoodallitalia on Instagram

Erinnerungen an Massa... __ #zookrefeld #gorilla #massa #erinnerungen #21.12.2019 @lumix @lumix_de #lumixg9 #hes50200 #YESLumix #lumixexperience - @primatenface_brigitte_nietsch on Instagram

Happy World Gorilla Day! 🦍 . . . #gorilla #jungle #animalpolis #love_africa #adfricanamazing #wu_africa #africa #instaanimal #animalsaddict #wildlifefreak #wildlifeaddicts #safari #planet_of_animals #natgeowild #ig_africa #igs_africa #wild #animalsofinstagram #animallovers #animals #animal #conservation #wildlifelovers #global4nature #animalfanatics #wildlife #kings_animals_love @natgeo @natgeowild @natgeoyourshot @natgeonl @wnfnederland @animalplanet @discovery @discoverwildpaws @bbcearth @bbcwildlifemagazine @world_bestanimal @animals_captures #natuurfotografie #worldgorilladay @kings_animals_love - @patrickvb75 on Instagram

GOODNIGHT! Vali and Tara, off to dream land. #goodnight #nightynight #chimp #love #hugs #smile #family #friends #makeup #makeupgeek #happy #babiesofinstagram #foodforthesoul #stealmyheart - @china.york on Instagram

Today we celebrate World Gorilla Day and all the conservation efforts Key players have put in to ensure continued survival of these endangered primates. It also doubles as the #kwitaizina gorilla naming ceremony in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda where 24 babies born in the last year will be named. Cheers to Conservation and Mountain gorilla tourism 📸 @moses_nezehose #worldgorilladay #kwitaizina #mountaingorillas #babygorilla #visiteastafrica #naturephotography - @visit__eastafrica on Instagram

- Koko the gorilla with her birthday gift, a kitten. Using sign language, she named it All Ball.

These photos of little Mbani from 2019 have us feeling all the Fall feels.🍁🥰 #SiblingSaturday #throwback P.S. Take advantage of this amazing weather with a Zoo day! Head to DallasZoo.com/Reopen to review our ticketing and entry processes and plan your next visit. - @dallaszoo on Instagram

- PsBattle: A male gorilla walking on a tightrope

World gorilla Day ❤️🦍❤️ - @officialbernadettepeters on Instagram

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- PsBattle: a relaxed gorilla

Which one is your Favorite? #affe #monkey #zoo #animals #monkeys #funnymonkey #wildlife #affen #animalphotography #animal #tiere #nature #tierfotografie #photography #naturephotography #monkeysofinstagram #gorilla #gorillas #love #gorillaz #kingkong #gorillasofinstagram - @slow_hobbyfotograf on Instagram

Our Two-toed #Sloth, just swinging by to say 👋hi. - @naturalsciences on Instagram

Happy World 🦍-Day! ❤️ 📸 Leila Boujnane / Unsplash . . . #uganda #berggorillas #mountaingorillas #worldgorilladay #UgandaEntdecken - @tourismus_uganda on Instagram

It feels like cheating, going to the zoo and taking pictures of amazing animals most can only dream of finding in the wild. But just the same it was awesome!! An entire day of exploring the Bronx Zoo. Saw so many different animals. 13000 steps still and didnt get to see everything. #bronxzoo #nyc #gorilla #glasswindow #zoo #caged #conservation #dayoff - @picture_my_life_2007 on Instagram

❤️🦍 Happy #WorldGorillaDay! Get the latest gossip on our 2-year-old western lowland gorilla, Moke, and his troop from primate keepers Carly Hornberger and Erin Stromberg! ✏️#GorillaStory: https://s.si.edu/3kIeaUf. (Link in bio.) - @smithsonianzoo on Instagram

The Apes thoughts! #chimpanzee #mammalsphotography #photographer #photographers_of_india #africanlion #wildafrica #africa #africanwildlife #wildlifephotography #tanzania #environment #birdsofinstagram #photographer #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nationalgeographic #discovery #nationalgeographicafrica #myphotography #photographylovers #photoblogger #travelphotography #travelblogger #exploreworld #beautifulnaturephoto #worlds_photography_hub @natgeo @natgeowild @natgeotravellerindia @natgeoindia @animalonplanet @animalplanetindia @wwfindia @wwf @discovery_earth #wildlife_perfection #wildlife_photography #wildlife_shots #conservation #yourshotphotographer - @photolens_of_paulami on Instagram

Boldog névnapot, Móric! 🎉 // Happy Name Day, Móric! 🎉 - @zoobudapest on Instagram

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On #WorldGorillaDay, were thrilled to be continued partners of @zoos_aquariums, spearheading the Gorilla SAFE program supporting conservation of wild gorillas through on-the-ground protection, research and monitoring, and targeted engagement and education. 📸: Janelle Budell #SavingSpecies #Gorillas #ZooMiami #Zoo #Miami #Florida #Animals #AnimalLovers #Conservation #Wildlife - @zoomiami on Instagram

Today is World Gorilla Day 🦍 . In the 1980s, on the brink of extinction, only 242 mountain gorillas were left around the Virunga mountains. Today, over 600 individuals call these mountains home and together with Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest population, mountain gorilla numbers have surpassed 1,000 individuals for the first time in almost a century and the IUCN reclassified the species from critically endangered to endangered in 2018. . This year, 24 baby gorillas that call Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park home will be named today, on World Gorilla Day by the rangers and other frontliners who protect these incredible animals every day of the year. . Let’s celebrate these majestic creatures who are some of our closest relatives, sharing over 98 percent of our DNA. . And come visit these great apes in Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo when your travel bans and quarantines are lifted. We guarantee it will be one of your most memorable safaris. . #worldgorilladay2020 . . . . . #worldgorilladay #greatapes #silverback #gorillasinthemist #wildlifeconservation #mountaingorillas #endangeredspecies #a2asafaris #journeysofalifetime #josecortesphotography - @a2asafaris on Instagram

Desliza 👉🏽 y conoce algunos de los animales de la granja😻 son muy divertidos y sociales. 👍🏼Una vez los visitantes se van, son libres dentro de sus espacios en la granja. Nuestra labor es también por el bienestar de ellos. Conoce más en nuestros recorridos guiados. Información y tarifas en el Link de la Bio #leponemoscorazonalatierra #elsolardemao - @elsolardemao on Instagram

- PsBattle: Orangutan check up

Just rescued by the Lampung quarantine authorities and the Wildlife Team in Sumatra, four long tailed macaques. These infants were being smuggled to Java / Bali markets where people buy them to either 1. Keep them as pet 2. Train them as dancingmonkey 3. Buy them out of pity and then don’t know what to do with them. Remember, buying wildlife is NOT a good way to rescue wildlife as you are fuelling the illegal trade in wildlife. Stay updated on these babies through @sponsorjaan, please become a Friend of the Sumatra Wildlife Center 🇮🇩 Bahasa Indonesia 🇮🇩 Baru saja diselamatkan oleh Tim Karantina Pertanian Lampung dan Tim JAAN Wildlife di Sumatra, empat bayi monyet ekor panjang, bayi-bayi ini diselundupkan ke pasar Jawa / Bali di mana orang-orang membelinya untuk 1. Dijadikan sebagai hewan peliharaan 2. Melatih mereka sebagai TopengMonyet 3. Ada yang merasa kasihan dan dibeli,... kemudian binggung mau di bawa kemana ... Ingat, membeli satwa liar bukanlah cara yang baik untuk menyelamatkan satwa liar karena Anda memicu perdagangan ilegal satwa liar. Tetap update tentang bayi-bayi ini melalui @sponsorjaan, tolong jadilah Friend of the Sumatra Wildlife Center #CombatWildlifeCrime #WildlifeWatchDogs #JaanWildlife @wildlifeaidnetwork #KarantinaPertanianLampung #WildlifeAidNetwork #SumatraWildlifeCenter 📷 @ hamzahiyaya_ @wildlifeaidnetwork - @jakartaanimalaidnetwork on Instagram

🦍Today, there are estimated to be merely 170,000-300,000 chimpanzees left in Africa, and their population is decreasing rapidly. One recent census in the Ivory Coast revealed that the chimp population there had decreased 90% in just the past twenty years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🦍The primary threats to chimpanzees are habitat destruction, hunting, and disease. The increasing human population is encroaching ever deeper into even protected areas of chimpanzee habitats, and large scale logging is now a major threat to the forest primates of Africa. Subsistence hunting of chimpanzees as a source of meat is nothing new, but there is now a thriving but unsustainable commercial market for bushmeat (the meat of wild animals), including chimpanzees. Increased contact with humans, both local people and eco-tourists, has also brought the threat of diseases which may be mild in humans but lethal to chimps. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🦍Follow @endangered_article for more information and ways to help animals on our planet ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🦍Credit: (DM for removal or credit) - @endangered_article on Instagram

What you looking at mate?? Follow @wildestdiscovery for more👈👈 . Credit: wildlife.on.earth . #gorilla #gorillas #nature #natures #wildlife #animal #animals #animalpaws #animallovers #wildlifelovers #animal #wild #animalkingdom #animali #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeplanet #wildlifephoto #natureboy #nature - @wildestdiscovery on Instagram

Ive got #gorillas on the brain...⁠⠀ . All photos here I took on an epic expedition in 2018. ⁠ ⁠⠀ #mountaingorillas #gorillatrekking #wildlifetourism #conservationtravel #ecotourism #gorillaphoto #ugandatourism #bwindi #nathab #wildlife_seekers #animalelite #animal_captures #wildgeography #natureperfection #natureadventure #wildliveplanet #natureaddicts #naturegeography #wildgeography #splendid_animals #live_love_wildlife #wildlifephotography #animal_bestshots #animal_sultans #wildlife_perfection #wildlife_captures #animal_supershots #wildlife_seekers #wildlife_inspired - @court_whelan on Instagram

Africa fears poaching surge as Covid-19 lockdown wipes out revenues from wildlife tourism. Conservationists have reported an increase in illegal bushmeat hunting and fear organised poaching of rhino horn and ivory could be next Noahs Ark Foundation Ranger, Peta Janice Smith says #COVID19 is directly responsible for the increase in animal poaching over the last month, due to fewer patrols and the lack of tourists. https://twitter.com/i/status/1257203893693566977 To help the Noahs Ark Foundation fight the increase in poaching and other important global initiatives follow the links below to listen and donate. Listen and Donate: https://orcd.co/ank59bb Justgiving Donate: https://bit.ly/five4future #poaching #peta #wildlifeconservation #conservation #endangeredspecies #animalrights #animalrescue #animallovers #environmentalawareness - @noahsarklife on Instagram

This year’s virtual #kwitaizina was yesterday, and all of the infant gorillas, including the 10 that the Fossey Fund monitors, received their names! Check out our story on their new names, their meaning, and the incredible front line staff that named each of the gorillas. (link in bio) - @savinggorillas on Instagram

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Featured Wildlife shot of the day ✧ Photographer @thomasdmangelsen ✧ Follow @featured_wildlife Tag #featured_wildlife ✧ Please show your support and visit the artists gallery for more featured shots! #fw_thomasdmangelsen ✧ Selected by: @simmie_issenberg . 🐾---------------------------- Wildlife: Chimp IUCN Red List: Endangered ------------------------------🐾 . . #animalelite #awesomeearth #bestnatureshots #big_shotz #bns_animals #fifyshades_of_nature #great_captures_nature #hubs_united #instagood #instanaturefriends_ #ip_connect #live_love_wildlife #magic_marvels #marvelouz_animals_ #natgeo #nature_brilliance #nature_of_our_world #nature_perfection #ourplanetdaily #picturetokeep_nature #shots_of_animals #show_us_nature #splendid_animals #thebest_capture #wildlife_perfection #wildlifeplanet #world_bestanimal #pocket_animal_ @capturethewild @bbcearth - @featured_wildlife on Instagram

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Meet Kanyoni! He is the lead silverback gorilla of the Mubare Gorilla Family living in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. As the silverback of the group he makes the decisions for his family and protects them from other threats. He is a caring leader with a lot of personality! Conservation Through Public Health, a GRASP partner and NGO based in Uganda, works closely with local communities and the Uganda Wildlife Authority to protect Kanyoni, his family and all the other gorillas in Bwindi. Photo Credit: Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka. #uganda #bwindiimpenetrablenationalpark #silverbackgorilla #conservation #publichealth #grasp #partnership #community #instagrasp - @grasp_unep on Instagram

Tag: @natureislit2307 and use #natureislit2307 to get featured Imagine that coked up Bear, looking for a reason to throw down, slapped this womans ass right in front of this Silverback, whose winning that fight? _______________________________ ______________📸 Credit - @savinggorillas - 🐾 Follow _natureisfuckinglit for more 🔥content daily. - 🌊 NEW ACCOUNT: @natureisfuckingwet - @natureislit2307 on Instagram

Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka was Uganda’s first wildlife vet and, since winning her Whitley Gold Award and multiple rounds of Continuation Funding, she has become an internationally important conservationist. Gladys and her NGO, @ctph_uganda, protect the health of mountain gorillas and the people with whom they share space, resources and 98% of their DNA. For over 20 years she has prevented the transmission of zoonotic diseases between these two species, with COVID-19 being just the latest in a string of challenges she has risen to. Find out more by re-watching our IGTV chat with her from June’s #TakeoverTuesday. Gladys’ increasing influence, catalysed by WFN all those years ago, has recently led to international recognition through several other prestigious awards; Gladys was a 2019 @tusk_org finalist and in 2020 won both the St Andrews Prize for the Environment AND the Aldo Leopold Award. What an amazing achievement. Congratulations, @gladyskalemazikusoka! 🎉 • • • • @womeninconservation @womenforwildlife @gorillaconservation_coffee #WhitleyAwards #WhitleyAward #ConservationHeroes #NatureConservation #GrassrootsToGlobal #ConservationAwards #ConservationOptimism #Wildlife #NatureInMind #WhitleyAwardWinners #ConservationAwards #ConservationAward #Uganda #Gorillas #PublicHealth #COVID19 #womeninconservation #womeninscience #forceofnature - @whitleyawards on Instagram

Where did the weekend go?!? 😴 😢⠀ ⠀ 📸: Veronica Vecellio - @savinggorillas on Instagram

- PsBattle: Thoughtful Gorilla (Jock from Bristol Zoo, UK)

Pensativo, tranquilo, permitiendo nuestra compañía por un rato.. 😍🦍 . Thoughtful, calm, allowing our company for a while.. 😍🦍 . . . . . . #gorilla #gorillas #gorila #gorillas #uganda🇺🇬 #uganda #ugandasafari #ugandasafaris #safariuganda #safariafrica #africasafari #afrika #afrikasafari #bwindi #bwindiimpenetrableforest #bwindiimpenetrableforest #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotographer - @monica_araya_medina on Instagram

#DíaMundialdelGorila 🦍 El avistamiento de crías de los gorilas de #CrossRiver, especie casi nunca vista, es una señal alentadora de que están bien protegidos y se reproducen con éxito, tras ser víctimas de caza furtiva en décadas anteriores. . . . 📸 #WCSNigeria #CrossRiverGorilla . . . 👍 #JuntosPorLaVidaSilvestre 💚💙 #WorldGorillaDay - @wcsecuador on Instagram

- Apes

- This photo of some Bonobos I took at the Columbus Zoo.

- ANIMAL * GORILLA

Può il turismo contribuire alla conservazione degli habitat e delle specie animali a rischio di estinzione? Leggi il post dedicato ai gorilla di montagna sulla nostra pagina Facebook. - #gorilla - @kel12touroperator on Instagram

- 🔥 Siamang Ape

please follow @animalfeatured for more --- Baby gorilla in mother’s hands - - Photographer: @rideon - #wild #tour #wildlifephotography #nature #wildlife #mothernature #travel #photooftheday #safari #instanature #naturelover #adventure #instagram #traveling #natureisbeautiful #joysafaribay #naturelover #earthcapture #animallover #adventure #naturephotography #adventuretime #naturelovers #instagram #tourism #waowafrica #africa #travelgram #naturephoto - @animalsonplanet_ on Instagram

Ahead of #WorldGorillaDay tomorrow, weve launched a new gorilla t-shirt design. Pictured standing are cheeky gorilla Bwenge and silverback Kitagenda. T-shirts can be purchased via the link in our bio. #GorillaTees #Conservation - @virunganationalpark on Instagram

- Uganda Holidays

🇬🇧 Today we want to remind you the story of Leon, the gorilla who lived in Loro Parque for 8 years and who then left for South America to form his own family. In addition, we take the opportunity to highlight the work of modern zoos and animal embassies like Loro Parque in protecting biodiversity and watching over the welfare of the animals with such attention. León and his brother Aladín arrived from Israel to be part of the group of single male gorillas. Since Loro Parque is a reserve for the European project of conservation of endangered species, which guarantees and coordinates the survival of the species, Leon was selected after 8 years in the Park as the ideal male for his genetic, physical and psychological characteristics, to join two females and start his own family in the Belo Horizonte Zoo in Brazil. Thus, at present, Leon lives with Imbi and Lou Lou, with whom he has already had three offspring in total. The 6 have become representatives of their counterparts in nature, helping to raise awareness among visitors about the need to protect habitats and animals. . #LoroParque - @loroparque on Instagram

- PROTECTED SPECIES

- ITAP of a friend at the zoo

- Titus, the Gorilla king, the most succesfull silverback ever, who led the largest group ever and sired the most kids on record. His epic journey ended when his long lost son returned an challenged him for leadership, on top of an active volcano

- Family photo day!

- 🔥 I see your Baby Wombat, Meerkat, Donkey and Turtle and all the other adorable babies and I raise you baby Mountain Gorilla🔥

If you love gorillas, youll love these photos! The OKC Zoo hosted #WorldGorillaDay on Thursday, September 24, presented locally by @bobmooresubaru 🦍 Major kudos to the Zoo’s behavioral husbandry, horticulture and primate departments for treating the family and bachelor gorilla troops to amazing enrichment to celebrate the day! 📷: @rentphotoville and Sabrina Heise - @okczoo on Instagram

The Zoo is home to 8 Critically Endangered western lowland gorillas, including HJ, the latest addition to our bachelor group, and baby Angela, who lives with her mother, father, and aunties in our family group. In Africa, gorilla habitat is being destroyed by unsustainable mining for coltan, a mineral used in the manufacture of handheld electronic devices. Recycling electronics responsibly decreases the demand for coltan, thereby reducing mining and keeping toxins out of the environment. When you recycle handheld electronics through our partner ECO-CELL at the L.A. Zoo, a portion of the proceeds go to conservation nonprofits such as Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education (GRACE), which works to safeguard the Grauer’s gorilla, one of the most endangered primates on the planet. You can find the ECO-CELL drop-off bin at the bottom of the stairs near Sea Life Cliffs. For more information, visit: lazoo.org/conservation/eco-cell/. #WorldGorillaDay #LAZooGorillaBaby #SavingSpecies - @lazoo on Instagram

- Busch Gardens - Tampa Bay!

This is Tinfayo, the lead (and only) silverback of Mishaya group in Bwindi. On Sept. 24th, he was reported missing from the group & the following morning trackers found him severely injured. Dr. Ricky rushed out to conduct a visual health assessment and found Tinfayo with several deep cuts on his face, neck, shoulders & hands, most likely the result of fighting with another silverback. Despite heavy rain, Dr. Ricky was able to successfully administer antibiotics & pain medication via dart. Two days post-treatment, Tinfayo was feeding and moving around. And on Monday, Dr. Ricky observed Tinfayo doing significantly better, moving a great distance to rejoin the group. Tinfayo means I dont care and his name was very fitting when he rejoined the group - while the females displayed with excitement, Tinfayo seemed indifferent. 😆🦍 We will keep you posted on his healing progress. Photo from February 2020, taken by @bishop_skyler ————————————- #gorilladoctors #savingaspecies #veterinariansforgorillas #intervention #mountaingorilla #silverbackgorilla #silverback #endangeredspecies #veterinarymedicine #vetmed #veterinarian #wildlifeconservation #wildlifehealth #onehealth #wildlifemedicine #bwindi - @gorilladoctors on Instagram

World Gorilla Day #worldgorilladay Facts about Gorillas: 🦍Around 1063 exist in the world 🦍They live in two isolated groups 🦍We share about 98% of our DNA with gorillas 🦍They have 16 different types of call 🦍In the wild gorillas can live to over 40 years old 🦍They spend about a quarter of their day eating 🦍An average male mountain gorilla can weigh up to 180kg and can measure 170cm in height Facts from https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating-facts/gorillas #gorillatrekking #gorilla #gorillas #nikonphotography #nikonafrica #photograph #portrait #portraitphotography #uganda #bwindiimpenetrableforest #africanwildlifephotography #_manualshots #africanwildlifephotography #wildlife_through_lens #wildlife.pics #amplifyphotography #wildlige_focus #printsacrossafrica #portraitphotography #thehappinessofwildlife # - @prints_across_africa on Instagram

- Primates

- Chimpanzees prefer to hunt and kill red colobus monkeys. They make up 80% of their meat diet and almost make this species locally rare.

- PsBattle: Chimpanzee loading a nerf gun

Incredible photo taken by Claire, travel expert at @mahlatinitravel Luxury Travel Uganda Tourism are partnering with Mahlatini next month at The Holiday World Show in Dublin 24th-26th January. Claire and other experts from Mahlatini will be on hand to discuss Uganda and help make your dream trip come true. You will find us on stand E6. Look forward to seeing you there! - @visitugandauk on Instagram

- Help the Environment!!

- - SO CUTE !!!

Our second birthday celebration sends us to the @columbuszoo today! This handsome little fella is JJ, and it’s his 4th birthday! We hope your day was amazing, surrounded by your favorite gorilla and keeper friends! 📷 from Max Block - @gorilla_ssp on Instagram

- Animal Love

“It is sometimes a mistake to climb; it is always a mistake never even to make the attempt.” ― Neil Gaiman #gorilla #gorillas #ape #greatape #primatesofinstagram #babyanimals #cute #aww #quotes #theaspinallfoundation #aspinallfoundation #backtothewild #rewilding #rewild #charity #animalcharity #ukcharity #animals #wildlife #nature #conservation #protectanimals #protectwildlife - @theaspinallfoundation on Instagram

في حاجة جديدة في الطريق . . . مستعدين ؟ - @blackpotion.coffee on Instagram

- Kiss cam

- This chimp........scares the shit out of me

- The bili or bondo ape. They can grow up to the size of a gorilla and are known to kill lions.

Information found on @bbcnews : : Kala, lost a baby last a year, only a week after it was born through emergency cesarean. : For this pregnancy, they just simply stood by and just observed that she was comfortable and nothing was worrisome. : On a Wednesday morning they walked in to find she had given birth with only the baby’s father near her. : Y’all, this momma had a VBAC..... : Everyone is healthy. 🦍 PhotoCred: Ben Birchall/PA wire Repost: @badassmotherbirther - @stagesofpregnancy on Instagram

With only about 100,000 individuals alive in the wild today, lowland gorillas are considered endangered. Wildlife trafficking and increased human-wildlife conflict threaten these endangered animals. Happy #WorldGorillaDay! @sciencediplomacy_usa - @usandkolkata on Instagram

- Things to do when youre here...

- Pencil drawings

Here is Moon and Mususu again, wild chimpanzees, having a little group feeding experience in a fig tree. This behavior is referenced in my previous post as wadging and its basically the process of turning fruits into pulp; sucking the juice out and then discarding the dry remains of the fruit in a ‘wadge’. Moon is the 3 year old son to Mususu and he’s taking advantage of his mother’s strong chewing muscles. All apes, except humans, have a tall ridge on the top of their skull called a sagittal crest. This ridge of bone provides an attachment point for tendons which allow powerful jaw muscles greater leverage in chewing fibrous plant matter. Wild chimps can spend upwards of 8 hours chewing a day - something humans avoid by cooking our food and therefore we lost out sagittal crest over the evolutionary timescale. ⁣ ⁣ Learn more about chimps in the current issue of @natgeo magazine, through my posts here and by following the conservation NGO @bulindichimps ⁣⁣ .⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣ .⁣⁣⁣⁣ #chimpanzee #chimp #chimpanzees #chimps #ape #wildlife #conservation #animals #africa #uganda #bulindi #bulindichimps #wildlifephotography #nature #natgeo⁣⁣⁣ - @ronan_donovan on Instagram

Its #WorldGorillaDay, and were celebrating with Mbeli, Kali and Gunther, who joined us earlier this year at the recommendation of @zoos_aquariums Gorilla Species Survival Plan. Keepers will tell you that each boy is unique in his own way. Where Gunther is the most playful and can often be seen playing with his bedding, Kal is calm and patient. As for Mbeli, he’s all about the snacks, and gives us the loudest vocalizations, a gorilla grumble (like a cat purring) when food is on the way. “The three bachelors in Denver Zoos new gorilla troop are old enough to leave their natal group but not necessarily have their own troop, which can be a challenging situation for many AZA-accredited facilities to manage. This is a natural event for this species to have males disperse and form all male troops until they find their own family group,” said Brian Aucone, Senior Vice President for Animal Care. “Our Great Apes habitat, combined with our animal care teams experience and expertise will allow us to support the species by providing a comfortable home for this new troop of gorillas.” Western lowland gorillas are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Their primary threats include logging, agriculture and poaching through their native ranges in Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Congo. Mbeli, Kali and Gunther became Denver Zoos new troop of gorillas at the recommendation of the @zoos_aquariums Gorilla Species Survival Plan—which ensures a healthy, genetically diverse population of gorillas in human care, is an increasingly important insurance policy for the species as wild populations decline in the face of mounting threats. ----- #gorilla #westernlowlandgorilla #denverzoo - @denverzoo on Instagram

- Dian Fossey

#Repost @bllnr ・・・ In October 2019, our HER Planet Earth all-female team had the great privilege of trekking 100km with Samburu warriors in the Karisia Hills of northern Kenya. The Samburu are nomadic pastoralists who have lived harmoniously with nature in this region of Kenya for centuries. Link in bio to read more. . . . #luxlife #bllnr #bllnrmagazine #bllnrinternational #iconicstyle #success #luxurylife #billionaire #billionairemagazine #classicstyle @herplanetearth #herplanetearth - @herplanetearth on Instagram

Congratulations to @ngambaisland for being among the top 5 #ecotourism projects in #Africa selected by Deutsche Welle. #Uganda 🇺🇬 provides a safe haven for orphaned #chimpanzees while also offering ecotourism and #conservation education. - 👉 http://bit.ly/2NCacfd Ngamba Island is home to over 49 orphaned #chimps living at the island in a safe & semi-natural environment. The island offers activities like overnight excursions, sunset #boat cruises, #fishing, volunteer programs & education with a tented camp for accommodation. 👉 www.ngambaisland.org #visituganda 🇺🇬 #tourismuganda - @ugtourismboard on Instagram

- Gorillas in the wild

Serenidade no olhar de quem acabou de se tornar mãe 😍🐒 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A sequência de fotos mais fofa que você vai ver hoje! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Seja bem-vindo, Tupã 🐒 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸 @ivanmattos_ #zoobrasilia #bugiodemaosruivas #conservação #reprodução - @zoobrasilia on Instagram

#nature #naturelove #naturelovers #naturephotography #naturephoto #naturegram #natureshots #natureza #nature_perfection #natureporn #nature_brilliance #naturelover #natureaddict #nature_lovers #photooftheday #chimpanzee #monkey #monkeys #wildlifephotography #beautiful #picoftheday #wild #wildlife #mother #motherhood #jungle #woods #beauty #outdoorphotography #avikabhavika - @nature_the.art.of.god on Instagram

The bond between Andre Bauma and the gorilla orphans he has cared for at #Virungas Senkwekwe Centre for the last 10 years is unbreakable. Andre describes them as his other children, and that he plays a role as both a mother and a father to them. ❤️ #virunganationalpark #teamvirunga #mountaingorilla #gorillas #animals #wildlife #cuteanimals #drc #rdc #senkwekwe #andrebauma - @virungamovie on Instagram

Great news! Our beautiful, community-owned, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge will be open again 1st September! Located very close to the headquarters of Volcanoes National Park, this lodge is the perfect base for your gorilla trekking experience, while at the same time making a positive difference to socio-economic and conservation initiatives in the surrounding area. - Please visit us here soon, its been quite a while without any guests and we are very much looking forward to seeing you all! For more info on international traveler updates for Rwanda, please see the link in our BIO. . . . 📷 @msheidiburkhart @sabyinyo_silverback_lodge @governorscampcollection #sabyinyosilverbacklodge #governorscampcollection #rwanda #visitrwanda #gorilla #mountaingorilla #gorillatrekking #community #conservation #sustainabletourism #responsibletourism - @sabyinyo_silverback_lodge on Instagram

WELT-GORILLA-TAG 🦍🦍💚💚 Alle vier Gorilla-Unterarten sind derzeit auf der Roten Liste zu finden. Nur noch rund 300 Cross River-, 720 Berg- und höchstens 5.000 Östliche Flachlandgorillas durchstreifen den Dschungel. Hauptbedrohungsfaktoren sind Wilderei und Lebensraumzerstörung.😱😭 Die Zahlen sind einfach sooo dramatisch 🥺🥺 Bin froh das ich nächstes Jahr Ende 21-22 dort ein paar Wochen sein kann und mit einem Besuch im Nationalpark, zum Schutz dieser schönen Geschöpfe beitragen kann💚 Schönen Abend noch ✌🏻 P.s: Das Foto stammt von meinem Partner Google 😉 Eigene Bilder von Gorillas gibt es erst Anfang 2022 😍 #weltenbummler #reiseblogger #reisenmachtglücklich #reiselust #rucksackreise #freiheitstribe #rundreise #uganda #afrika #gorilla #affen #weltgorillatag #weltgorillatag2020 #natur #tierschutz #artenschutz #tiere #tierfotografie #animal #travel #traveladdict - @maxi.duck on Instagram

Family❤️ Tag someone that should see this!👇 📸 By:@richard.gregory.photography - @wildlife.on.earth on Instagram

Baby Bella snuggles moms arm. Happy Mothers Day to moms everywhere. With you, theres strength, courage, learning and growing into the primates we ought to be. With love, your sons and daughters. - @gorillasupclose on Instagram

- animals

#WorldGorillaDay Good news from Rwanda, one of the stops on next years Wildlife Safari by Private Jet: Results of the Virunga Mountain Gorilla census show an increase in the gorilla population: 604 – which is up from 480 individuals in 2010. The results show that the world’s total population of Mountain Gorillas has surpassed the 1000 mark! The other place where mountain gorillas are found is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, where a new census is underway to determine the current population there. 📷 by @juliet_lemon, taken on our last Wildlife Safari by Private Jet journey - @aktravel_usa on Instagram

Hoy es el día del Gorila y les queremos acercar esta realidad. Hubo un tiempo, no hace mucho, en que las comunidades de los alrededores del Parque Nacional Impenetrable de Bwindi y del Parque Nacional del Gorila de Mgahinga en Uganda eran los peores enemigos de los gorilas de montaña. Cuando los gorilas cruzaban sus jardines, los habitantes que vivían cerca de estas densas y verdes selvas tropicales hacían sonar una alarma para enfrentarse a los animales, que eran vistos como una amenaza. Esto casi con certeza dio lugar a la muerte de los amenazados gorilas de montaña. Veinticinco años más tarde, estos grandes simios - de los cuales los lomos plateados, los machos de la especie, pueden crecer hasta seis pies de altura y pesar hasta 500 libras - todavía vagan por los jardines locales. Pero ahora, si hay alarmas, solo sirven para alertar a los guardabosques. De hecho, el número de estos gigantes, que son gentiles y tímidos a menos que se vean amenazados, ha pasado de 620 individuos en 1998 a 1.063 en la actualidad. Este drástico aumento llevó a la Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (UICN) a reducir el nivel de amenaza de los gorilas de su Lista Roja de Especies Amenazadas de en peligro crítico a en peligro en 2018. Esta es una historia de esperanza! Muestra lo que puede suceder cuando la población está en el centro de los esfuerzos de conservación. Estamos en un punto de inflexión. Lo que suceda a continuación depende de cada uno de nosotros. No es demasiado tarde para actuar. . . . . #PorLaNaturaleza #UNESCO #Gorilas #África #DíaDelGorila #Protección #Especies #Salvaguarda #Biodiversidad #Animales - @unesco_es on Instagram

Today is #WorldGorillaDay, a global reminder to celebrate and protect one of the worlds most amazing species—and one of humans closest relatives. These highly intelligent primates laugh and grieve, and even think about both the past and future. Fortunately, their future looks brighter than it has in years past, as conservation efforts have led to an increase in population numbers across Africa. In November, @indagareceo will be leading two #InsiderJourneys trips to Rwanda, which has enacted some of the most stringent safety measures to protect its mountain gorillas from Covid-19. There are only a few spots left for the second trip. Learn more via the link in our bio! - @indagaretravel on Instagram

Wild is, by definition, living in a natural environment, freely. On #NationalWildlifeDay its critical to acknowledge the beauty of wild animals without human interference.  Wild chimpanzees can only be found in Africa. But did you know that chimps share approximately 99% of the same DNA as humans? That makes them closer to our genetic makeup than gorillas. Much like us, mothers and their young are inseparable until around age 7. As a species, they are also incredibly affectionate towards one another, kissing, grooming, holding hands.  Sadly, chimps are an endangered species. In addition to deforestation, these beautiful creatures are continuously hunted for illegal bushmeat, too often orphaning young ones such as Leigh Leigh here, or illegally kept as pets. Our partners @liberiachimprescueprotection care for western chimpanzees (Leigh Leigh being one of them), whose population has decreased by 85% in the passed 25 years— a Critically Endangered species on the IUCN Red List. Today we celebrate our partners all across the globe who make the world a safer place for our wildlife. Visit www.vetsinternational.com to learn more about our programs. IMPORTANT NOTE: **Chimpanzees are not and should not be pets or forced to live with humans.** The chimpanzee orphans at LCRPs sanctuary in West Africa are victims of the bushmeat and illegal pet trade. #vi #veterinariansinternational #wildlifeday #lcrp #westernchimp #chimprescue #veterinarymedicine #wildlifeconservation #awf #criticallyendangered #iucn #globalwildlife #natgeowild - @vetsinternational on Instagram

Who would throw away perfectly good raisins?? 🙊 . . . . . . . . . #TheSalemChimp #Salem #Chimpanzee #SalemBuskers #Photography #Halloween #Nature #Ape #HauntedHappeneings #StreetArtist #Chimp #l4l #Forest #StreetPerformer #Instagood #followforfollowback #Candy #Raisins #Food #SalemMassachusetts #OnlyInSalem #Costume #Cosplay #Stream #SalemMa #Makeup #Prosthetics #WitchCity #Photography #Selfie #Woods - @thesalemchimp on Instagram

Today marks #worldgorilladay where 24 baby gorillas will be named during the profound Rwandan ceremony Kwita Inza held virtually in Kinigi near Volcanoes National Park in honor of gorilla conservationist Dian Fossey who established the Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda in 1967. 🦍🇷🇼 • There are roughly 1,000 mountain gorillas who live in the Virunga mountains, a range of extinct volcanoes which border the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda, and the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. • 📷 @micatosafaris’ Pinto family who trekked to see these majestic species. Micato Safaris now offers itineraries to Rwanda. Head to our #linkinbio for more details to plan your incredible journey to Rwanda’s thousand hills, which is welcoming American travelers. ————————— #worldgorilladay #mountaingorillas #rwanda #virunganationalpark #bwindiimpenetrableforest #conservation #dianefossey #gorillafund #rwanda #micatosafaris #virtuosotravel #unveilinghiddendoorways #hiddendoorways - @hiddendoorways on Instagram

Orphaned baby chimpanzees, South Kivu, DR Congo 🇨🇩. (Print also available in A3 or A4 on @prints.for.food charity sale, all profit to food banks in UK providing vital services during this pandemic, link in their bio @prints.for.food to support. All proceeds to charity). #congo #drc #kivu #southkivu @lwiroprimates #onassignment #portrait #wildlife #chimpanzee #redtailedmonkey #trauma #poaching #lensculture #conservation #natgeotravel #mediumformat #photojournalism #reportagespotlight - @hughkinsellacunningham on Instagram

- Apes

Mountain gorilla - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. . . It had always been a dream of mine to visit Bwindi, the name alone evoked such a sense of adventure and the unknown for me and so to have the chance to set foot in the national park was an experience I’ll never forget and one that was deeply moving for me, being able to see mountain gorillas in the wild was just so special what an absolute privilege it is to share the world with such an array of beautiful life, I never feel more enlivened and enriched than when surrounded by nature, what a place this world is!! . . This blackback is around 10 years old and his hair will gradually turn to silver over the next few years, it’s likely depending on the group structure that he will not mate until he’s 15-20 years coupled with a gestation period of 8.5 months, an approximate 4 year birth interval and you have really slow population growth. With a geographically isolated and small wild population habitat conservation and anti-poaching is critical to ensure that we continue to share the planet 🌍 with these magnificent animals. . . #biodiversity #planetearth #gorilla #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #africa #mountaingorilla - @donny_rule on Instagram

Incredible photographs of the new gorilla baby born this weekend! Another member added to the Rushegura Gorilla Group, makes 16 gorillas! Mother, Mitunu and baby are both healthy! 🇺🇬❤ - @visitugandauk on Instagram

- Theres something about baby gorillas in diapers that I cant get enough of

JoJo is a BIG boy but he still needs YOUR SUPPORT. By adopting JoJo, you will help to fund his lifetime care and his BIG new enclosure! #ThinkBIG! Read JoJos story and adopt him here: https://redapes.org/jojo/ #InternationalOrangutanDay - @orangutanoutreach on Instagram

We were so excited to see partners and friends from around the world celebrating #worldgorilladay last week. Thanks, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, for your more than 20 years of supporting the Fossey Fund and for working with us to help establish #worldgorilladay! Repost from @clevezoosociety • Its #WorldGorillaDay! 🦍 Your Zoo has been working with the worlds foremost gorilla conservation organization, @savinggorillas, for more than two decades to help secure a future for gorillas. Get involved and donate. - @savinggorillas on Instagram

It’s World Gorilla Day! We’re happy to celebrate amidst a baby boom in Uganda, where more than half the global population resides. It takes a village to keep these majestic creatures safe and healthy, and you can learn more about the efforts of Uganda’s conservation heroes by following @ctph_uganda, @gorillaconservation_coffee, @gorilladoctors and @ugwildlife. #WorldGorillaDay #UgandaAwaits 📷: @jalil.79photo - @uganda_tourism on Instagram

👁️ 🥬 👁️ #FromAScientist - @lincolnparkzoo on Instagram

Photo by David Chancellor @chancellordavid guest posting here for @everydayextinction showing some new work from Kenya looking at community based conservation and our relationship with the wildlife, and ecosystem that supports it. I watched today as the team consisting of rangers, and veterinarians, battled for four hours in the most appalling weather, to save the life of a female giraffe. We responded to a call from the community that a giraffe was having difficulties birthing. The giraffe would need to be tranquillised; this is an extremely particular process due to its physiology. Basically the length of its neck means that it can extremely easily suffocate when tranquillised, so the vet team has to wake it immediately its fallen unconscious, and then hold its neck and head down to stop it standing. Once the procedure is complete they’ll release the neck and it will stand of its own accord. It became obvious early on that the calf could not be saved. If we were to save the mother the calf had to be removed. My head is still spinning through the sights and sounds of them trying absolutely everything they could to save the mother. The weather threw everything she could at us, we shivered in pouring rain, and warmed again, and steamed as we dried in the sun. The giraffe stayed with us right until the very end and then finally I think all the assembled, including the patient, realised we had come to the end of the road. I am always in awe of the work that gets done here as a matter of course. Let’s not forget that these are wild animals, and yes nature will take its course, but if we can help, I believe we should. They tried today like I’ve not seen before; they didn’t fail, they just didn’t beat the overwhelming odds that nature threw at them in so many guises. If I ever doubted the importance of these vets and rangers, I no longer do. Nature took its course, the predators will feed well tonight, but that team, and that giraffe and it’s calf will live forever with me. @nrt_kenya @kieran.avery @dr_mathew_mutinda_ @natgeo @natgeointhefield #giraffe #northernkenya #kenya 🖤 - @everydayextinction on Instagram

Caption this 😅 • A cheeky Chimpanzee had no problem expressing himself as he stuck his middle finger up at holidaymaker Gil Gofer after he spent three hours ‘tracking’ him. But rather than being offended, Gil, 28, said: ‘It was the shot of a lifetime.’ It was taken at Kibale Forest in Uganda. . . . 📸: The Gofer/Caters News - @jungleexploree on Instagram

#DidYouKnow female gorillas only give birth every 4-5 years? There are 2 species of Gorilla - Eastern and Western, each made up of 2 subspecies. 3 of the 4 subspecies are listed as critically endangered, with human actions being the major threat. Poaching, habitat destruction & diseases such as Ebola threaten the last remaining gorilla populations. This #WorldGorillaDay, help protect these incredible creatures- with whom we share 98% of the same DNA! • Support anti-poaching, rescue & rehabilitation organisations such as @gorilladoctors, @ctph_uganda, & @savinggorillas • Do not hunt gorillas, or purchase anything containing gorilla body parts • Report suspicious or illegal activities that potentially threaten gorillas, to authorities • Only participate in hands-off, ethical & sustainable tourism activities, and ensure you only do so if healthy, to minimise risk of infecting gorillas. 📷 @gorilladoctors End Extinction International 🌏💚🐾🌿 - @endextinctionintl on Instagram

- ITAP of an ape hanging

Western Lowland Gorillas Kisiwa and daughter Mies #gorilla #beeksebergen #greatape #discoverwildpaws #wildgeography #animalonplanet #world_wildlife #worldsbest #wildlifephotography #wildlifephoto #wildlife #bestshot #bestofanimals #bbcearth #animallovers #animalfanatics #africanimals #animalelite #animalplanet #marvelouz_animals_ #featured_wildlife #joysafaribay #natgeowild #OurPlanetDaily #tv_fauna #geosafaris #animal_sultans #WildPlanet #animal_captures #zoovaria - @shirleykroosphotography on Instagram

A FRAGILE BALANCE The call of nature is even stronger today. Weve never needed nature as much as we do now. #naturelovers #nature #wildlife #travel #africa #natgeo #gorilla #protectionanimale #earthday #greatapes #forest #green #bambooforest #earthfocus #global_nature_wildlife #animalprotection #forestguide #animalsaddict #inthemeantime #yourshotphotographer #instapic #zen #fragile #specialtimes - @fabriceguerin on Instagram

“Baby boom” de gorilas en Uganda, 7 nuevos bebés gorila han nacido durante las últimas semanas en el PN Bosque Impenetrable de Bwindi. Una noticia esperanzadora en medio de un momento tan dificil... en el que por falta de turismo por el COVID, muchos ugandeses han perdido su medio de subsistencia y el furtivismo ha aumentado. Recuperemos los viajes que cambian vidas. ❤️❤️ Te llevamos? @belulatravel #belulaexperiencies #rinconesmagicos #slowtravel #escapadasperfectas #luxurytravel #rinconesconencanto #rinconesunicos #experienciasunicas #lugaresdeensueño #yoyanomequedoencasa #romanticgetaway #viajespersonalizados #turismosostenible #turismoresponsable #lujosostenible #viajespostcovid #destinosperfectos #parisosperdidos #luxurylifestyle #luxuryescapes #viajaconseguridad #destinoscovidfree #lánzate #lunademielexclusivas#luxuryhoneymoon #specialhoneymoon #escapadasperfectas #visituganda - @belulatravel on Instagram

This happy family was photographed during a @gorilladoctors health check. In addition to regularly monitoring the health of mountain and Grauer’s gorillas, Gorilla Doctors provide hands on medical care to ill and injured individuals. #VisitUganda 📷: @bishop_skyler - @uganda_tourism on Instagram

In honor of world Gorilla Day, Arkwear is offering a 20 percent discount code: “Gorilla” on all Grauer’s Gorilla Shirts till 9.30.18. They live in the forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo where mining for minerals is sought out, engendering their habitat. A Wildlife Conservation study shows in absence of proteins Miners hunt these Apes illegally. The Grauer’s Gorilla population has declined by 77 percent in the last 20 years and is now critically endangered. Follow organizations and donate to make a difference. Arkwear is partners with the Wildlife Conservation Society: @thewcs #arkwear #criticallyendangered #polo #gorilla - @arkwear on Instagram

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Shango, Zoo Miamis 433 pound silverback gorilla, was immobilized on Wednesday so that he could be treated for wounds he sustained during a confrontation with his brother, Barney. Though disputes between males in bachelor groups are not uncommon, it is rare that they result in serious injury as it mostly involves a lot of posturing. Unfortunately, during a recent confrontation, their was physical contact that resulted in some serious bite wounds that required that Shango be immobilized for treatment. In addition to several procedures that included X-rays, abdominal ultrasound, a bronchoscopy, and a dental cleaning, in an abundance of caution, Shango also received several COVID-19 tests which fortunately so far have been negative. He has recovered well from the procedures and the staff will be evaluating him carefully before reintroducing him to Barney. #nikonambassador #nikonnofilter - @ronmagillconservation on Instagram

- Aftermath of a fight versus Silverback gorilla.

Rate it 1-10 ❗️❗️ MotherLove# Photo captured by @wakedafup - @wildfears_ on Instagram

Such a beautiful picture. We have a gorilla in the upcoming “Okapi Loves His Zebra Pants” but the more I learn about these incredible animals the more I am inspired to delve deeper. The thought of any animal ceasing to exist is unbearable but there is something extra disturbing to imagine gorillas disappearing. Repost from @africanpangolinconservation Baby gorilla in mother’s hands 🍃 - Photo credit: @rideon —————————— #gorilla #babyanimal #wildlifephotographer #wild #bbcearth #nature #wildlife #mothernature #animalsofinstagram #photooftheday #safari #instanature #wildlifeaddicts #naturelover #adventure #natgeowild #wildlifeonearth #animallover #conservation #savetheplanet #wildlifephoto #earthcapture #animal #naturephotography #natgeo #wildlife_perfection #naturelovers #allnatureshots #wildlifephotographer #africa #saynotopoaching - @endangeredandmisunderstood on Instagram

Our third birthday celebration sends us to the @jacksonvillezoo today! This lovely lady is Gandai, and she is turning 2 years old today! She’s been a delight since her debut two years ago, and after being hand raised for a bit, she has been thriving with her adopted mom Bulera with the rest of the troop since! Hope your day was extra special! 📷 from Max Block - @gorilla_ssp on Instagram

On World Gorilla Day, here are some recent photos of little Kitoko playing, learning, snuggling and growing into a very busy and curious member of his group. For ways to connect with gorillas and take conservation action, check out our recent Insta story “saving gorillas”. Thank you for loving endangered gorillas as much as we do. #gorillas #gorilladay #worldgorilladay #woodlandparkzoo #savinggspecies #endangeredspecies #thisishowwezoo #babyanimals #growingupgorilla - @woodlandparkzoo on Instagram

- 🔥 Happy Mothers Day! Heres a picture of a baby chimpanzee playing with its mother

Photo by @thomas.nicolon Kahuzi-Biega National Park (@kahuzibiegaparc), in Congo’s South-Kivu province, is the only place in the world where you get close to wild eastern lowland gorillas. Here’s a picture of two juvenile gorillas playing. I’m a @natgeo explorer and wildlife photojournalist. Stay tuned as I takeover the @unbiodiversity IG all week! #primates #gorillas #grauersgorillas #kahuzibiega #congo #drc #kivu #southkivu - @unbiodiversity on Instagram

#Repost @visitrwanda_now ・・・ Happy World Gorilla Day! Trekking gorillas in @VolcanoesPark is a bucket-list experience. Not only that, 24 baby gorillas that were born during the past year will be given names on #WorldGorillaDay in the @Kwitaizina ceremony! Plan your trip to see them today at link in bio of @visitrwanda_now #TemberaURwanda🇷🇼 #worldgorilladay2020 #gorillas #namingceremony #kwitaizina #kwitaizina2020 #visitrwanda #ruanda #worldgorilladay #babygorilla #namensgebungsfeier - @african_mag on Instagram

#worldgorilladay Gosh we’ve been blessed to have spent time with many gorilla families who graced us with their presence and trusted us near their children. This is one of my favorite moments of all time! Almost too much magic to comprehend. Celebrate Gorillas by ensuring them a free and wild future! 🦍 #gorilla #savegorillas #wild #free #safe #wonder #hope #actnow - @liberiachimprescueprotection on Instagram

#Repost @zoologicobc with @get_repost ・・・ A medicina preventiva é uma excelente ferramenta para manter a saúde e bem-estar dos animais, um exemplo disso é este checkup realizado no nosso macho da espécie de mandril (𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘹), que recebeu o carinhoso nome Zimba. Este procedimento contou com a parceria do Dr. Bruno Lunaderli (responsável pela anestesia) @sense_anest.vet e a Dr. Rosamaria Mendes (especialista em odontologia animal) @rosamendes_odousvet . A sequência de procedimentos foi planejada cuidadosamente e começou às 9h da manhã, se estendendo até quase o meio-dia. Através desse trabalho em equipe, todo o procedimento foi um sucesso!! Com a avaliação e consulta odontológica feita, Zimba passa muito bem. #saude #bemestar #medicinapreventiva #primatas #zoo #zoobc #animais #silvestres #odontologia - @rosamendes_odousvet on Instagram

It’s World Gorilla Day and we’re celebrating Gorillapalooza! The Ellen Fund Presents: Gorillas in VR creates empathy and a shared experience by immersing viewers in the volcanic jungles of northern Rwanda for the rare opportunity of an up-close encounter with this troop of magnificent, yet critically endangered mountain gorillas. Produced by award-winning virtual reality experience and documentary studio Habitat XR, in collaboration with The Ellen Fund, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund and the Rwandan Development Board, Gorillas in VR was created for The Ellen Fund’s Gorillapalooza, a fundraiser to help establish the first and largest campus dedicated to the research and conservation of Rwanda’s mountain gorillas. Gorillapalooza, a one-night event, was a smashing success for The Ellen Fund and generated over $5 million for gorilla conservation in Rwanda. A few short months later, Volcanoes National Park, the filming location for this immersive experience, was closed to tourists due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Even so, thanks to Gorillas in VR, tens of thousands of virtual park visitors were able to step into the lives of Rwanda’s wild mountain gorillas in their natural habitats – an adventure many are unable to experience even in non-pandemic times. To date, the number of individuals who have enjoyed Gorillas in VR is equal to the number of visitors the park would see in an incredible six years’ time. Follow the link in our bio to enjoy Gorillas in VR, an official EarthXR 2020 selection! _________________________________ @theellenfund @SavingGorillas @VisitRwanda_Now @HabitatXR #worldgorilladay #earthxr #vrexperience #habitatxr #gorillas #pandemic #filmfestival #documentaries #Rwanda #filmmakers #environmentalfilm #earthx #conservation #cinematography #environment #fortheplanet #saveourplanet #filmfest #earthdayeveryday #environmentalfilmfestival - @earthxfilm on Instagram

Happy Welt-Gorilla-Tag! Der heutige Tag ist dem Gorilla gewidmet, einem unserer engsten Verwandten auf der Erde. Der Bestand der Gorillas in der Natur ist durch Wilderei und Lebensraumzerstörung stark bedroht. In gewissen Regionen werden weiterhin Flachlandgorillas des Fleisches («bushmeat») wegen gejagt. Internationale Organisationen kümmern sich um Schutzmassnahmen in den betroffenen Gebieten, doch bürgerkriegsähnliche Zustände erschweren die Bemühungen und Krankheiten, insbesondere Ebola, sind eine Bedrohung für die Bestände. Lass uns zusammen auf diese besondere Tierart aufmerksam machen. Wie inspirieren dich die Gorillas? Hast du ein tolles Foto von einem Gorilla gemacht oder hast du ein schönes Bild eines Gorillas gezeichnet? Teile es mit deinen Freunden oder poste es hier in den Kommentaren oder teile ganz einfach nur unseren Beitrag, um heute auf den Schutz dieser besonderen Tierart aufmerksam zu machen! . . . #weltgorillatag #worldgorilladay #zoobasel #gorilla - @zoobasel on Instagram

I finally saw baby Angela! It was so nice to visit the L.A. Zoo today, Im looking forward to volunteering again. Hopefully soon! - @vjarrion on Instagram

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Thats all for us! Thanks for spending the day with us, AZA. Well leave you with a sweet photo of a very sleepy 1-year old Mondika, a western lowland gorilla, cuddling with his mom, Rollie. Be sure to follow us @lincolnparkzoo to keep up with us! #ForWildlifeForAll #MeetAZAMembers 📸 Jesse Leinwand, Research Assistant - @zoos_aquariums on Instagram

- A gorilla at Miami Zoo is prepped for a coronavirus nasal swab

Happy World Gorilla Day 🦍🖤📸@sabyinyo_silverback_lodge #travelafrica #gorilla #mountaingorilla #emdangeredspecies #worldgorilladay #savegorillas #rwanda #uganda #drc #africa #gorillatrekking #democraticrepublicofcongo #virunga #silverbackgorilla #silverback #virunganationalpark #gorillaconservation #baby #babygorilla #dianefossey #dianefosseyfoundation #savethespecies #volcanoesnationalpark #sabyinyosilverbacklodge #bestoftheday #especiallyafrica - @especiallyafrica on Instagram

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🌴LOEIL DE COCO VA BEAUCOUP MIEUX! Notre ami a pu enfin retourner dans son groupe 🌿COCOS EYE IS DOING A LOT BETTER - Coco is now back in his group #chimp #primate #oeil #eye - @jackchimpscongo on Instagram

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PORTRAIT DE GORILLE 🦍 Ayo est un jeune mâle gorille bientôt âgé de 8 ans. Il est né et a grandit aux Pays-Bas, au Gaia Zoo plus précisément. Il est arrivé à Thoiry il y a quelques mois à peine, le 17 juin 2020. Pour décrire Ayo, ses soigneurs utilisent les mots : fier, sage et patient. C’est un bon élève pour les entrainements médicaux*, alors qu’il n’en avait jamais connu auparavant. C’est une force tranquille qui sait être patient avec Yeba, le gorille qui partage actuellement sa loge, mais il lui montre malgré tout quelques signes de dominance. *l’entraînement médical : méthode qui permet d’apprendre à un animal à se positionner d’une certaine manière afin de pouvoir l’examiner ou lui prodiguer des soins sans avoir à l’endormir, avec des récompenses gourmandes pendant l’exercice. #gorille #gorilla #grandssinges #terresdesgorilles #zoothoiry #thoiry #instazoo #gorillalovers #thoiryzoosafari #gorillagorilla - @zoothoiry on Instagram

Its Saturday! Whats for brunch?! For Bella, its delicious greens and gorilla chow. - @gorillasupclose on Instagram

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Not a fan of bath time BUT a cold shower is all I need in a hot climate! An important tasks in baby care is making sure they are cleaned daily to prevent any kinds of diseases. Photo: @sourc SOURC #Sepilok#Orangutan #Ape #Wildlife #Animals #Nature #Sepilok #Sandakan #Borneo #Sabah #Malaysia #PicOfTheDay #Instadaily #WildlifePhotography #WildlifeRescue #WildlifeConservation #KeepExploring #Natgeo #Earth #Quote #Inspiration #5Rhidupanliar#OrangutanDay#WildlifeRescueUnit#OrangutanDay#sabahsabah#sabahtourism#wildplanet#tourism#conservation - @sepilokorangutan on Instagram

(SWIPE 👈 LEFT) Happy #WorldGorillaDay! 🦍💞@VirungaNationalPark is excited to announce that Gato the #gorilla, from the Nyakamwe family, has just given birth to twins! - Please donate to @VirungaNationalPark today to help them continue their incredible work in protecting Africa’s precious wildlife. 🙏🦍💛(LINK IN THEIR BIO) - 🌍👉@worldanimalnews_ @peace_4animals #WorldAnimalNews - @peace_4animals on Instagram

The Audubon Zoo is devastated to announce that their new infant gorilla died just six days after it was born. ⚜️ Click on the link in our bio for more information. ⚜️ Photo credit: @auduboninstitute - @wgno on Instagram

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- Momma gorilla hugging her caretaker at Virunga national park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They’re so photogenic and adorable!

The OFI Care Centre is home to over 300 rescued orphan orangutans. You can help us with their care by fostering an orangutan. As a foster parent, you help provide the medical, dietary & emotional care that orphan #orangutans need to thrive. Your foster purchase is tax-deductible, and youll receive an adoption certificate, photos, your orangutan’s story and 6-monthly updates on their progress. Foster today! Go to https://orangutanfoundation.org.au/orangutan/become-a-foster-parent/. The link to website is in our bio. _____________________________________ 🦧 OFIA Founder: Kobe Steele kobe@ofiaustralia.com OFIA Patron: Dr Birute Galdikas @drbirute @orangutanfoundationintl @orangutan.canada www.orangutanfoundation.org.au 🦧 🧡 🦧 #orangutan #orphan #rescue #rehabilitate #release #BornToBeWild #Borneo #Indonesia #CampLeakey #saveorangutans #sayNOtopalmoil #palmoil #deforestation #destruction #rainforest #environment #nature #instanature #endangeredspecies #criticallyendangered #wildlife #orangutanfoundationintl #ofi #drbirute #ofiaustralia #FosterAnOrangutan - @ofi_australia on Instagram

#chimpanzee #chimp #zoo #zoophotography #chattanooga #tennessee #fight #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #animalphotography #animal #animalconservation #zooconservation #conservation #wildlifeconservation #wildlife_perfection #zooanimals #nikon #nikond750 #sigma150600 - @dawn_lynn_photography on Instagram

- Virunga National Park celebrates the birth of twin baby mountain gorillas

- New research! Tool use is innate in chimpanzees but not bonobos, their closest evolutionary relative.

At this year’s virtual #KwitaIzina ceremony, 24 baby gorillas were given forever names by their conservation heroes - the guides, vets, trackers and wardens of Volcanoes National Park. - Have a look to find out what what they have been named (link in our BIO) - and what the names actually mean. There is also a little history on each of the baby gorillas - a really lovely read if you have a few minutes to spare. - If you have more than a few minutes to spare (about an hour!) you can catch the full ceremony on you tube (link in BIO). - Rwanda is open to international travel and has received huge recognition for its handling of Covid-19. There are also some brilliant discounts on gorilla permits happening right now - there is never a better time to go gorilla trekking and see some of these babies for yourself! We can create a thrilling, full circuit, wildlife safari for you! . . . 📷 @visitrwanda_now @sabyinyo_silverback_lodge @governorscampcollection #gorilla #gorillatrekking #gorillaconservation #wildlifesafari #volcanoesnationalpark #rwanda #rwandalicious #visitrwanda #visitrwanda_now #governorscampcollection #sabyinyosilverbacklodge #placesthattouchthesoul - @sabyinyo_silverback_lodge on Instagram

- PsBattle: Gorilla looking up

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Whatever your dreams, reach for them! Happy #WorldGorillaDay From Andi and all of us @zooknoxville - @zooknoxville on Instagram

🦍 Richard - @novkis on Instagram

- Chimpanzee castrate an enemy chimp

*JGI does not endorse handling or close proximity to wildlife. This image represents an expert in a sanctuary setting* TOMORROW Dr. Rebeca Atencia, Executive Director of the Jane Goodall Institute in Congo, will deliver an exciting lecture about deploying the “triangle approach” to stop illegal trafficking of chimpanzees. This academic approach focuses on the combined efforts of law enforcement, education, and care of orphaned chimpanzees. Over the past ten years, Dr. Atencia has seen the success that developing these three pillars has brought to ape conservation in the Congo and now wishes to share this with you to help increase knowledge, change attitudes and bring about a reduction in illegal trafficking. Register, link in bio. #janegoodall #drjanegoodall #drgoodall #conservation #chimpanzee #chimpanzees #chimpanzeesofinstagram #chimps #chimpsarenotpets #wildlife #endillegalwildlifetrade #foreverwild #sanctuary #animalsanctuary #wildlifesanctuary - @janegoodallinst on Instagram

- ITAP of a chimpanzee at Oklahoma City Zoo

@karmagawa ・・・ Please share this post about the Senkwekwe Center, the only mountain gorilla orphanage in the world, with your followers because these hardworking caregivers live 24/7 with the orphans, offering them a level of care unprecedented in the gorilla world! These gorillas are most often the victims of poaching incidents where poachers have killed their mother in order to steal the baby #gorilla to try to sell it. The Rangers of Virunga National Park have done an amazing job to counter this but occasionally it still happens. It has proven very difficult to rewild these traumatized gorillas so as a result, they need a place to live and people to care deeply for them. Nobody does that better than the caregivers at Senkwekwe, the orphanage named after a devoted Silverback male who died trying to protect his family. If you’d like to know more, please check out www.virunga.org/alliance and please help us get the word out about this incredible organization that works so hard to care for and protect these beautiful animals by sharing this post and tagging people who need to see it as we MUST make this a better planet for humans and animals alike and spreading awareness is the key! Great photos and caption by @brentstirton #endangeredspecies #savethegorillas #karmagawa - @human_minds_ on Instagram

Meet Isabukuru, a protected Gorilla in Rwanda. Behind him is Veronica, @savinggorillas Gorilla Program Senior Advisor. What an incredible shot! Photo by © @savinggorillas #majestic_wildlife_ #ic_animals #wildlife_captures #wildlifefreak #wildlifeseekers #wildlifesafari #wildlifephotos #wildlifelovers #wildlife_vision #wildlifetrust #igs_africa #wildlifewednesday #wildlifepark #wildlife #ig_africa #wildlifeaddicts - @animalsforearth on Instagram

- Silverback Bukima, standing between agitated members of his group and a team of doctors, allowing the latter to operate on an infant Gorilla. The rest of the group were concerned, but the same vets had treatead the group before, and Bukima seemingly remembered this and knew they were trying to help

Lazing on the forest floor, November 2019 #chimpanzee #chimpanzees #chimps #uganda #kibale #kibaleforest #natgeo #natgeowild #animal #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nikon #nikonphotography - @emmaborrows2230 on Instagram

Your Disney+ subscription just extended its value! The residents of Chimp Haven are making their debut appearance to the streaming service with a six-part series, produced by National Geographic. The episodes will be available on Friday, Oct. 16. - @seeshreveportbossier on Instagram

Were excited to announce that Gato from the Nyakamwe family has just given birth to twins! The newborns and proud Mum and Dad are all doing well ❤ #Newborns #WorldGorillaDay #BabieAnimals - @virunganationalpark on Instagram

The mountain gorilla is the heart of Rwanda’s vibrant tourism industry. - @africanwildlifefoundation on Instagram

Happy #WorldGorillaDay! ⠀⁠ ⠀⁠ #Regram // Today we come together to celebrate some of Virungas most iconic residents. Living in the lush forests of Virunga are two species of the genus Gorilla: the endangered mountain gorilla and the critically endangered eastern lowland gorilla.⠀⁠ ⠀⁠ In the 1980s, poaching led the world’s only population of mountain gorillas to drop to a shockingly low 256. With help from a dedicated team of rangers, conservationists, and your continued support, the population is now standing at more than 1000 individuals.⠀⁠ ⠀⁠ Virunga National Park is home to 1/3rd of the population of the worlds mountain gorillas and the worlds only mountain gorilla orphan centre. Find out how you can support this magnificent great ape with our new #AdoptAGorilla program.⠀⁠ ⠀⁠ virunga.org/support-us/adopt-a-gorilla - @global_wildlife_conservation on Instagram

- A gorilla getting a nasal swab test for coronavirus

- Animals, Apes and Monkeys

- Apes and Monkeys

GORILLAFAMILIE De gorillafamilie in Diergaarde Blijdorp is uitgebreid met een nieuw gorillajong. Tamani is de moeder en dit is haar zesde jong. Het pasgeboren jong is een mannetje en hij heet Thabo. In Afrika betekent dit ‘vreugde’. De vader van alle jongen is de bekende Bokito. Zijn familieclan bestaat nu uit drie vrouwen, vijf dochters, twee zonen en een aangenomen zoon. Bokito houdt zich niet bezig met de opvoeding van de jongen. Met zijn indrukwekkende verschijning zorgt hij voor rust in de groep en een veilig klimaat voor alle familieleden. Tamani is een zorgzame moeder. Ze heeft zich met volle overgave op haar moederrol gestort. Ze laat de kleine goed drinken en wiegt hem af en toe in slaap. Tamani heeft ook een dochter van twee jaar, Tonka. Die moet nog wel wennen aan haar nieuwe broertje, die alle aandacht van haar moeder opeist. Gelukkig krijgt ze veel steun van haar grote zus Thirza. De hele familie, inclusief de nieuwste aanwinst, zijn met mooi weer buiten te bewonderen en met slecht weer binnen. In het wild worden gorilla’s ernstig bedreigd, vooral door vernietiging van hun natuurlijk leefgebied: het tropisch regenwoud. Mijnbouw is bijvoorbeeld een groot probleem met een verwoestend effect op het biotoop en de aantallen (oostelijke) gorilla’s. Het gaat hierbij vooral om het winnen van de metaalerts coltan, een onmisbaar onderdeel in mobiele telefoons en laptops. Blijdorp wil de gorilla’s helpen. Iedereen kan ook meehelpen en zijn oude mobieltje bij de Diergaarde inleveren. Vervolgens wordt die gerecycled. Zo hoeft er minder mijnbouw te worden gepleegd en kun je meehelpen aan de bescherming van het leefgebied van de gorilla’s. Je oude mobiel is dan ook een mooi kraam-cadeau bij een bezoek aan de Diergaarde. Je kunt deze inleveren in de verzamelbak bij het gorilla-buitenverblijf. Kijk voor meer informatie op www.diergaardeblijdorp.nl/mobieltjes-voor-gorillas/ #bokito #Blijdorp #blijdorpzoo #rotterdam #RotterdamZoo #Diergaarde #diergaardeblijdorp #dierentuin - @rotterdamzooblijdorp on Instagram

Across the world, thousands of orangutans are exploited in captivity for so-called entertainment. Horrifyingly, in the Far East, orangutans are subjected to circus-style shows, where they are forced to dress up and perform in mock boxing matches – complete with ‘ring girls’ in bikinis. This is not entertaining. It is not educational. It has to stop. Help us work to prevent orangutan suffering by following the ‘orangutans on the brink’ link in our bio. 📷 @aaron_gekoski - @bornfreefoundation on Instagram