At a glance, gorillas and chimpanzees might seem like cousins in the jungle, both wild, powerful, and undeniably close to humans in appearance. But beyond their shared DNA and forest homes lies a ...

By Shreya Dasgupta They’re powerful, intelligent and majestic, yet increasingly imperiled. Today, on World Gorilla Day, we ...

A new study that for the first time examined the internal anatomy of a fossil human relative's heel bone, or calcaneus, shows greater similarities with gorillas than chimpanzees. The study, titled: ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Although founded only four years ago, Endangered Species International-Congo, has ambitious plans to protect dwindling Western gorilla populations ...

Gorillas and chimpanzees, though sharing genetic similarities and forest habitats, exhibit distinct characteristics. Gorillas, the largest primates, live in peaceful family groups led by a dominant ...