Gorilla Doctors
@gorilladoctors.bsky.social
The only organization in the world dedicated to conserving wild mountain + Grauer's gorillas through veterinary medicine and a One Health approach. Established in 1986.
Based in: Rwanda, Uganda, DR Congo, USA
Based in: Rwanda, Uganda, DR Congo, USA
Silverback Marambo of Muhoza group in Volcanoes NP, Rwanda sustained multiple injuries from an interaction with an unidentified lone silverback. Dr. Gaspard assessed Marambo's wounds - they were clean with no sign of infection. Marambo will be closely monitored until his injuries are fully healed.
December 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Silverback Marambo of Muhoza group in Volcanoes NP, Rwanda sustained multiple injuries from an interaction with an unidentified lone silverback. Dr. Gaspard assessed Marambo's wounds - they were clean with no sign of infection. Marambo will be closely monitored until his injuries are fully healed.
Always eat your veggies! 😂🦍 A mountain gorilla in Muhoza group, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, feeding (healthy appetite!) during a routine health check. #nomnomnom #gorilladoctors #gorillas #veterinarymedicine #wildlifehealth #mountaingorilla #snacktime #yum #midweekbreak
December 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Always eat your veggies! 😂🦍 A mountain gorilla in Muhoza group, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, feeding (healthy appetite!) during a routine health check. #nomnomnom #gorilladoctors #gorillas #veterinarymedicine #wildlifehealth #mountaingorilla #snacktime #yum #midweekbreak
WE'RE HIRING - Deadline: 8 Jan - mHealth Systems Consultant - We are recruiting talented, mission-driven professionals to support a first-of-its-kind transboundary Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, & Response (PPR) program in Uganda, DR Congo & Rwanda. DETAILS: www.gorilladoctors.org/join-our-team/
December 16, 2025 at 9:52 PM
WE'RE HIRING - Deadline: 8 Jan - mHealth Systems Consultant - We are recruiting talented, mission-driven professionals to support a first-of-its-kind transboundary Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, & Response (PPR) program in Uganda, DR Congo & Rwanda. DETAILS: www.gorilladoctors.org/join-our-team/
Adult female mountain gorilla Turimaso of Susa group in Volcanoes NP, Rwanda was observed with hair loss and brownish discoloration of her hair coat. But she currently has normal activity levels & appetite, so we will continue monitoring her in case a future intervention is needed. #gorilladoctors
December 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Adult female mountain gorilla Turimaso of Susa group in Volcanoes NP, Rwanda was observed with hair loss and brownish discoloration of her hair coat. But she currently has normal activity levels & appetite, so we will continue monitoring her in case a future intervention is needed. #gorilladoctors
We are on the Dean Obeidallah Show on SiriusXM Progress (channel 127) and the SiriusXM app tonight at 5:30 PM PT/8:30 PM ET. Hear our executive director, Dr. Kirsten talk about all things Gorilla Doctors!
December 12, 2025 at 11:26 PM
We are on the Dean Obeidallah Show on SiriusXM Progress (channel 127) and the SiriusXM app tonight at 5:30 PM PT/8:30 PM ET. Hear our executive director, Dr. Kirsten talk about all things Gorilla Doctors!
Recently, Dr. Gaspard visited Muhoza group in Volcanoes NP and noted that several #gorillas appeared to have brownish hair coat discoloration but were otherwise healthy. The group will continue to closely monitored.
Pictured: juvenile Kundumurimo feeding on a bamboo shoot
Pictured: juvenile Kundumurimo feeding on a bamboo shoot
December 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Recently, Dr. Gaspard visited Muhoza group in Volcanoes NP and noted that several #gorillas appeared to have brownish hair coat discoloration but were otherwise healthy. The group will continue to closely monitored.
Pictured: juvenile Kundumurimo feeding on a bamboo shoot
Pictured: juvenile Kundumurimo feeding on a bamboo shoot
Snare Removal Intervention: On 11/15, we received an urgent call from Volcanoes NP rangers: Umusingi, a 5-year-old juvenile in Igisha group, had been caught in a rope snare. The part wrapped around his wrist was cinched tightly, which could lead loss of his hand and/or a life-threatening infection.
December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Snare Removal Intervention: On 11/15, we received an urgent call from Volcanoes NP rangers: Umusingi, a 5-year-old juvenile in Igisha group, had been caught in a rope snare. The part wrapped around his wrist was cinched tightly, which could lead loss of his hand and/or a life-threatening infection.
Dr. Adrien observed all 15 mountain gorillas of Igisha group and noticed subtle browning in the hair coats of a few individuals, a small change that can signal early gastrointestinal parasites. Because this was caught now, the group will be closely monitored in case an intervention is needed.
December 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Dr. Adrien observed all 15 mountain gorillas of Igisha group and noticed subtle browning in the hair coats of a few individuals, a small change that can signal early gastrointestinal parasites. Because this was caught now, the group will be closely monitored in case an intervention is needed.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! This #GivingTuesday your support for Gorilla Doctors can go 2x as far. The first $15k in donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to the Berson Murray Family! Donate today: tinyurl.com/giving-tuesday-gd
For Thanksgiving our US-based team will be taking a short break - just hanging out with friends & family. In the spirit of giving thanks, we are grateful to our Gorilla Doctors community – your support for our mission keep us inspired all year long and help us keep our gorilla patients healthy.
November 26, 2025 at 9:49 PM
For Thanksgiving our US-based team will be taking a short break - just hanging out with friends & family. In the spirit of giving thanks, we are grateful to our Gorilla Doctors community – your support for our mission keep us inspired all year long and help us keep our gorilla patients healthy.
On November 20, Dr. Adrien visited the 22 mountain gorillas of Muhoza group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Following his observations that several gorillas had browning hair, fecal samples are being collected so that we can test for parasites and determine a treatment plan, if necessary.
November 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
On November 20, Dr. Adrien visited the 22 mountain gorillas of Muhoza group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Following his observations that several gorillas had browning hair, fecal samples are being collected so that we can test for parasites and determine a treatment plan, if necessary.
Join us in DR Congo for a LIVE tour of our brand new facility located at Virunga National Park's headquarters. You don't want to miss this fun and informative hour with Gorilla Doctors.
This event is free and open to all. Register today: gorilladoctors.live
This event is free and open to all. Register today: gorilladoctors.live
November 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Join us in DR Congo for a LIVE tour of our brand new facility located at Virunga National Park's headquarters. You don't want to miss this fun and informative hour with Gorilla Doctors.
This event is free and open to all. Register today: gorilladoctors.live
This event is free and open to all. Register today: gorilladoctors.live
Can you see the family resemblance between Rwunguko and her baby Umutoni? Dr. Adrien photographed them yesterday during a health check on the 20 members of Kwitonda group in Volcanoes NP, Rwanda. While a few of the silverbacks had minor wounds, the overall health of the group appeared good.
November 20, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Can you see the family resemblance between Rwunguko and her baby Umutoni? Dr. Adrien photographed them yesterday during a health check on the 20 members of Kwitonda group in Volcanoes NP, Rwanda. While a few of the silverbacks had minor wounds, the overall health of the group appeared good.
Earlier this week, Dr. Adrien checked on silverback Ishavu of Kureba group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda following reports of multiple wounds affecting his movement.
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Earlier this week, Dr. Adrien checked on silverback Ishavu of Kureba group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda following reports of multiple wounds affecting his movement.
For over 2 years, silverback Isano of Agashya group in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park has been closely monitored for skin lesions around his upper body.
November 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
For over 2 years, silverback Isano of Agashya group in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park has been closely monitored for skin lesions around his upper body.
#ThrowbackThursday: In 2016, an orphaned Grauer’s gorilla named Lulingu was confiscated from poachers by ICCN. A few months later, Lulingu was transferred to GRACE (Gorilla Rehabilitation & Conservation Education Center), the world’s only rehabilitation center for Grauer’s gorillas.
November 7, 2025 at 5:19 AM
#ThrowbackThursday: In 2016, an orphaned Grauer’s gorilla named Lulingu was confiscated from poachers by ICCN. A few months later, Lulingu was transferred to GRACE (Gorilla Rehabilitation & Conservation Education Center), the world’s only rehabilitation center for Grauer’s gorillas.
On November 3, Dr. Cedric visited Katsabara group in Mt. Tshiaberimu sector of Virunga NP. He observed all 5 members of the group during the health check.
November 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
On November 3, Dr. Cedric visited Katsabara group in Mt. Tshiaberimu sector of Virunga NP. He observed all 5 members of the group during the health check.
Yesterday, Drs. Fred and Nelson visited the mountain gorillas of Busingye group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda for a routine health check.
October 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Yesterday, Drs. Fred and Nelson visited the mountain gorillas of Busingye group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda for a routine health check.
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
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
October 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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
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
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).
October 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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).
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
Pictured: Ndekesiri's infant hitching a ride on her back
October 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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
Pictured: Ndekesiri's infant hitching a ride on her back
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!
October 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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!
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.
October 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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.
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
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
October 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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
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
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.
October 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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.