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
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.
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.
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).
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.
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!
Lulingu was transported to Mt. Tshiaberimu sector of Virunga National Park via helicopter accompanied by a Gorilla Doctor — just like she was for her original transport to GRACE almost a decade before.
November 7, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Lulingu was transported to Mt. Tshiaberimu sector of Virunga National Park via helicopter accompanied by a Gorilla Doctor — just like she was for her original transport to GRACE almost a decade before.