Gorilla trekking in Africa is undoubtedly an adventure of a lifetime. This makes Africa the most preferred destination, not only for viewing the Big Five game but also for nature lovers to enjoy ...

Let’s talk about bucket lists. Is there someplace you’ve always dreamed of going, but weren’t sure where to start or how to find the best tour guide? For many travelers, one of those bucket list ...

Ape Action Africa said Parry is back to climbing, exploring, and living with his troop after undergoing multiple surgeries in Cameroon ...

Four adult female gorillas rescued from the illegal wildlife trade and rehabilitated at the GRACE sanctuary in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. They are pictured here on the day they were ...

Originally published in the October 1971 issue of National Geographic. Dian Fossey reports from the field on the death of ...

In the impossibly abundant rainforests of central Africa, one of the world’s great travel experiences awaits. Mountain gorillas live in only three countries—Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo and ...

Originally published in the April 1981 issue of National Geographic. Dian Fossey reports from the field on the death of Digit ...

Perhaps the worst misfortune to befall the world’s gorillas is that they live in some of the most resource-rich and lawless parts of the planet. Their forest homes in Africa are rich in timber, gold, ...

Highly endangered mountain gorillas in the East Africa region have shown a steady resurgence in the past decade due to conservation efforts, a wildlife group said on Friday. The WWF said there are ...

Across the forests of central and western Africa, two of the most remarkable primates on Earth live very different lives despite sharing a close evolutionary relationship with humans. Chimpanzees and ...

On Dec. 27, 1985, American naturalist Dian Fossey, 53, who had studied mountain gorillas in Africa for nearly 20 years, was found murdered in her cabin in Rwanda. Per news accounts, the last entry in ...