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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · 3d

A couple other members of the group appear to have some hair loss on their shoulders. Teams will continue to closely monitor the group in case any veterinary intervention is needed.

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · 3d

Among the 17 members of the group, our veterinarians observed that adult females Kashayu and Bukana's physical appearance and activity levels have improved since their last health check.

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · 3d

Yesterday, Drs. Fred and Nelson visited the mountain gorillas of Busingye group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda for a routine health check.

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · 3d

Fair enough 😂

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · 4d

It seems like we're constantly posting baby gorillas...and we're not mad about it!

Dr. Adrien checked on Izuba group in Volcanoes NP and observed all 11 members -- overall, the 11 mountain gorillas in the group appear to be in good health!

Pictured: Inkunga with her newborn

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · 12d

Happy Monday! Following a recent health check, Dr. Gaspard reports that all members of Ntambara group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda appear to be in good health — including Urahirwa and her newborn infant (pictured).

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · 17d

Dr. Cedric trekked into the Mt. Tshiabirimu sector of Virunga National Park, DR Congo to check on the 5 Grauer's gorillas in Katsabara group. All 5 gorillas appeared to be in good health!

Pictured: Ndekesiri's infant hitching a ride on her back

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · 18d

Dr. Adrien recently checked on the 24 members of Musilikale group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda and reports that all appear to be in good visual health. Enjoy some of the photos he took during the health check visit!

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · 19d

Compared to her previous assessment, she has noticeably improved in both her activity levels as well as the condition of her hair around her hind regions.

Ruterana is demonstrating steady and progressive response to treatment. She will continue to be closely monitored to ensure her full recovery.

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · 19d

Since earlier this year, our veterinary team has been administering deworming treatments for adult female Ruterana of Rushegura group in Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda. Recently, Dr. Nelson visited Rushegura group to do a follow-up assessment of Ruterana after her third deworming treatment.

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · 20d

Monday Muturengere Mood! 😴

Dr. Adrien entered Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda on October 9 to conduct a routine health check on Isimbi group. All 22 members of the group appeared to be in general good health.

Pictured: (1st) Silverback Muturengere yawning and (2nd) Isimbi group resting together

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · 23d

Dr. Nelson recently checked on Kanywani group in Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda. Adult female Musingye (pictured) had some signs of browning to her coat (though otherwise in good body condition). Our veterinary team will continue to monitor her condition in case a veterinary intervention is needed.

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · 25d

DYK that #gorilladoctors is the ONLY organization providing life-saving veterinary care to eastern #gorillas in the wild? Since 1986 we've been treating ill & injured #mountaingorillas + #grauersgorillas in their forest home & always while surrounded by our patient's gorilla family. #gorilladoctors

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · 26d

Dr. Nelson recently checked on Muyambi group, a family of 5 #mountaingorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda. He observed all 5 in good visual health and actively feeding. Pic 1: silverback Muyambi, Pic 2: juvenile Kituta & Pic 3: adult female Kisho. #gorilladoctors #veterinarians

Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · 29d

This is Espoir, a juvenile Grauer's gorilla. His name, Espoir, translates to 'Hope' so we thought it would be a nice tribute to Dr. Goodall to give you an update on Espoir and his family. During Dr. Cedric's health check he observed all 5 in good visual health. #hopeisaction

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · Oct 2

Gorilla Doctors and our very own Dr. Benard (pic 2) featured in The Guardian READ HERE: bit.ly/GDinGuardian

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Mountain gorillas are back from the brink. But what happens if they run out of room?

Humans have helped save the great apes from extinction, but are now the biggest threat to their survival as they compete for land in east Africa’s Virunga mountains

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · Sep 30

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA! Join us Saturday (4 Oct) at the Wildlife Conservation Network annual Expo. Meet Dr. Tierra and connect with conservationists, experts and enthusiasts from around the world all working to care for our planet's precious wildlife. Details & tix: bit.ly/46w9k7t

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · Sep 26

Charging into the weekend! Thanks for making #worldgorilladay this week such a blast, we love our followers! #ourpatientsarewild #weekend #boss #lookatme #silverback #gorilla #mountaingorilla #endangeredspecies #wildlifeconservation #wildlifehealth #conservationmedicine #veterinarians #vetmed

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · Sep 25

Drs. Gaspard & Adrien raced into Volcanoes NP after trackers reported 3yo Ikirango was caught in a snare. By the time they arrived, Ikirango had successfully freed himself. He was limping slightly but otherwise active & in good visual health with an excellent prognosis for a full recovery.

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · Sep 24

What an amazing #WorldGorillaDay First, YOU help exceed our $25,000 match so the Berson-Murray family increases it by another $10,000. Today alone you’ve donated nearly $3,000 - think we can get to $5,000 by midnight? Every single gift is double. $10 = $20! Let’s do this: bit.ly/WGDMatch35

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · Sep 23

CHEW ON THIS! Tomorrow is World Gorilla Day but as we've been saying all month long - every day is a gorilla day for us! 24/7 rain or shine we monitor the health of our nearly 800 wild gorilla patients across Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo. We've got some FUN news to share tomorrow so stay tuned!

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · Sep 22

Mirangara, a juvenile mountain gorilla in Bwindi was observed with wounds on her left arm on 19 August. There was no sign of infection and while she was limping she could still climb trees. During a recent follow-up, Dr. Ricky observed that Mirangara was almost fully recovered!

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · Sep 19

FRIDAY FUZZ FEST! 🤩😅🥰🦍 #ourpatientsarewild #mountaingorillas #gorillas #keepinggorillashealthy #wildlifehealth #conservationmedicine #veterinarians #friyay #almosttheweekend

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · Sep 18

Dr. Ricky checked on Muyambi group, a family of 5 mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda. They were calm, feeding & resting. Silverback Muyambi (1) stayed close to the 3 females vocalizing throughout Dr. Ricky's observation. Juvenile Kituta (2) was also feeding with bursts of play.

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Gorilla Doctors @gorilladoctors.bsky.social · Sep 17

ONE WEEK TO GO! Only 7 days until World Gorilla Day, our favorite day of the year! Remember, every single donation this month is doubled thanks to a generous match from the Berson-Murray family. Why wait, double your impact today! GIVE: bit.ly/WGD25kMatch

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