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19/09/2020

Kwita Izina naming update: The biggest surprise of 2020 came from Kuryama’s group. The group crossed the border and spent 10 months on the Congolese side of the Virungas, where we were unable to monitor them. When we finally relocated the group, we were pleased to see three new babies in the group. The group has stayed safe, reflecting the level of protection of mountain gorillas across the three countries where they live.
The three infants are in good health and we were able to estimate their birthdates based on their size. Faida infant has an estimated birthday of August 21, 2019. This baby is the first living offspring of Faida, who lost her first born a few years ago and only joined Kuryama’s group last year. We estimate that Mahirwe infant was born on September 24, 2019. This is the fifth infant of Mahirwe, a senior female living in the group since 2001. Mahirwe is also the mother of dominant silverback Igihozo, which will ensure protection for both mother and baby. Kanama’s infant has an estimated birthday of October 21, 2019. This is Kanama’s second offspring, but the first baby lives in another group, as Kanama only moved to Kuryama’s group last year. For more information on the baby gorillas being named from the groups monitored by the Fossey Fund visit https://buff.ly/3iG84Dd
Rwanda Development Board (RDB)

19/09/2020

19/09/2020

Definitely king of the hill (or rock).

12/09/2020

Moke, the word "solid" really fits you.

12/09/2020

Calaya and Baraka certainly produced a handsome guy.

11/09/2020

Gorilla Fact: Gorilla moms very rarely allow others to carry their infant, the only time we do occasionally see this though is by females that are directly related to the mom or by a female who has not previously had their own offspring.

📸: J.P. Samedi Mucyo

10/09/2020

10/09/2020

We are devastated to share the loss of the infant gorilla born on September 4. Animal care staff noticed on Wednesday evening the gorilla infant seemed lethargic and weak in the arms of the mother. The infant was transferred to the Zoo's animal hospital, but the veterinarian team could not revive the infant. Tumani is currently being monitored by Audubon’s veterinary team and the entire troop was given the opportunity to grieve the loss of the infant.

The mother and baby initially appeared to be doing very well. Animal care staff were closely monitoring the infant’s health to ensure that mother and baby received the care needed. The infant appeared to be feeding and progressing well.

The cause of death is underdetermined at this time. Initially it appears that there was a lack of adequate lactation from Tumani to support the infant, but we plan to perform a necropsy to determine cause of death. Read more here: bit.ly/2F7I711

This is a profoundly hard time for our Audubon family. We encouraged you to share your condolences with the Audubon team in the comments below or to drop off sympathy cards at the front entrance of Audubon Zoo.

09/09/2020

Do we really even need a caption for this cuteness???

27/08/2020

Mit der Präzisionsjustierhilfe "Torqui" lässt sich der Scherkopf kinderleicht und präzise einstellen. 💙