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
Drs. Fabrice & Lina successfully treated an adult female mountain gorilla in Virunga NP, DRC for an open abscess on her left breast. The next day, Dr. Fabrice reported that Mahisho was active, feeding and always with her infant. We are hopeful for rapid healing. Wishing everyone a nice weekend.
December 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Drs. Fabrice & Lina successfully treated an adult female mountain gorilla in Virunga NP, DRC for an open abscess on her left breast. The next day, Dr. Fabrice reported that Mahisho was active, feeding and always with her infant. We are hopeful for rapid healing. Wishing everyone a nice weekend.
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
Then came the moment everyone held their breath for: before the team even hiked out, they saw him using both hands to feed!
A matter of minutes can change the fate of a gorilla. Rapid response, skilled veterinary care, and collaboration with partners are essential to keeping mountain gorillas safe!
A matter of minutes can change the fate of a gorilla. Rapid response, skilled veterinary care, and collaboration with partners are essential to keeping mountain gorillas safe!
December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Then came the moment everyone held their breath for: before the team even hiked out, they saw him using both hands to feed!
A matter of minutes can change the fate of a gorilla. Rapid response, skilled veterinary care, and collaboration with partners are essential to keeping mountain gorillas safe!
A matter of minutes can change the fate of a gorilla. Rapid response, skilled veterinary care, and collaboration with partners are essential to keeping mountain gorillas safe!
Our team rushed into the forest. They anesthetized Umusingi, removed the snare, cleaned the wounds, and completed a full physical exam. When his anesthesia was reversed, he immediately reunited with his family.
December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Our team rushed into the forest. They anesthetized Umusingi, removed the snare, cleaned the wounds, and completed a full physical exam. When his anesthesia was reversed, he immediately reunited with his family.
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.
These visits also protect gorillas in other ways. While in the group’s feeding area, the team found and destroyed 2 active snares. Removing them ensures that no gorilla will be maimed by traps left in the forest.
This quiet, everyday work keeps mountain gorillas safe in their wild homes.
This quiet, everyday work keeps mountain gorillas safe in their wild homes.
December 9, 2025 at 5:49 PM
These visits also protect gorillas in other ways. While in the group’s feeding area, the team found and destroyed 2 active snares. Removing them ensures that no gorilla will be maimed by traps left in the forest.
This quiet, everyday work keeps mountain gorillas safe in their wild homes.
This quiet, everyday work keeps mountain gorillas safe in their wild homes.
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
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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.
Fortunately, Ishavu remained active and with good appetite.
Teams will continue to closely monitor Ishavu in case veterinary intervention is needed.
Teams will continue to closely monitor Ishavu in case veterinary intervention is needed.
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Fortunately, Ishavu remained active and with good appetite.
Teams will continue to closely monitor Ishavu in case veterinary intervention is needed.
Teams will continue to closely monitor Ishavu in case veterinary intervention is needed.
During the health check, Dr. Adrien observed a deep laceration on Ishavu's back as well as smaller wounds on Ishavu's left foot (likely the cause of his limp).
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
During the health check, Dr. Adrien observed a deep laceration on Ishavu's back as well as smaller wounds on Ishavu's left foot (likely the cause of his limp).
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.
Dr. Gaspard reports that the lesions on Isano are healing well! Routine monitoring will continue.
November 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Dr. Gaspard reports that the lesions on Isano are healing well! Routine monitoring will continue.
A recent field note indicated that the lesions appeared to be healing, confirmed by Gorilla Doctors veterinary intern Emmanuel during a health check on October 28. This past Monday, Dr. Gaspard visited Agashya group to follow-up with Isano.
November 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
A recent field note indicated that the lesions appeared to be healing, confirmed by Gorilla Doctors veterinary intern Emmanuel during a health check on October 28. This past Monday, Dr. Gaspard visited Agashya group to follow-up with Isano.
In November 2023, he was treated under anesthesia – however, the lesions persisted. While the specific cause is still unknown, Isano has appeared to be in good health aside from the lesions.
November 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
In November 2023, he was treated under anesthesia – however, the lesions persisted. While the specific cause is still unknown, Isano has appeared to be in good health aside from the lesions.
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.
Lulingu has since integrated with Kipura group, led by dominant silverback Mwasa. As of the group's most recent health check conducted by Dr. Cedric on October 31, Lulingu and the other 5 Grauer’s gorilla in the group appear to be in good health!
November 7, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Lulingu has since integrated with Kipura group, led by dominant silverback Mwasa. As of the group's most recent health check conducted by Dr. Cedric on October 31, Lulingu and the other 5 Grauer’s gorilla in the group appear to be in good health!