Gorilla Doctors Blog

Dr. Fred Recounts Training and Travel Experiences in the U.S.

Gorilla Doctors Blog — Mon, 28 May 2012 18:42:24 +0000

Dr. Fred at the CNPRC in Davis, CA. © 2012 UC Regents Photo by Don PreislerBy Dr. Fred Nizeyimana The month of April found me in Davis, CA, USA. I arrived at the Sacramento airport in California on the night of April 1 after a long flight from...

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Elisabeth Nyirakaragire, the Gorilla Doctors’ Most Dedicated Assistant

Gorilla Doctors Blog — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:35:58 +0000

Elisabeth Nyirakaragire gives a thumbs up after a successful intervention in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda.By Dr. Dawn “They looked like old men,” says Elisabeth Nyirakaragire, the veterinary assistant for Volcanoes National Park in...

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Mountain Gorilla Habitat Under Siege in DR Congo

Gorilla Doctors Blog — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:05:56 +0000

An infant mountain gorilla from the Munyaga family, which ranges near the area that was shelled on May 13.The Gorilla Doctors fear for the health and safety of the critically endangered mountain gorillas of Virunga National Park in the Democratic...

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Press Release: Animal Planet Series Highlights Gorilla Doctors and Virunga National Park

Gorilla Doctors Blog — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:26:08 +0000

Silverback Kongomani of Rugendo group in Virunga National Park.Airing May 10 at 8pm GMT on Animal Planet, the season finale of the UK TV series “Wildlife SOS” spotlights the efforts of the Gorilla Doctors and the Congolese Wildlife Authority...

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The Kwitonda Family Circus

Gorilla Doctors Blog — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:04:31 +0000

By Dr. Dawn On May 1, I observed Kwitonda group. Three infants were born into the group within the last year and were photographed for the Kwita Izina ceremony to be held in June. All 24 gorillas were observed and appeared in good general...

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Gorilla Doctors!

Gorilla Doctors Blog — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:50:03 +0000

Ever since the MGVP started working closely with the UC Davis Wildlife Health Center in 2009, we have grappled with how best to describe and name the work of this key partnership, which now essentially directs, supports and guides the everyday operations...

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Law Firm Donates More than 120K in Services

Gorilla Doctors Blog — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:48:39 +0000

Behind every successful nonprofit is a dedicated attorney or law firm lending its knowledge and skills to help the organization comply with tax codes and conduct its business with integrity. Gorilla Doctors is very fortunate to have the help of DLA Piper...

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Mountain Gorilla Orphans Safe after Security Scare in DRC

Gorilla Doctors Blog — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:15:01 +0000

By Dr. Dawn Zimmerman At times, we are reminded of the risk that can be involved in caring for mountain gorillas. Perhaps none know this better than our colleagues working in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This was evident just a few...

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DNA Tests Reveal Orphan Ihirwe to be a Grauer's Gorilla

Gorilla Doctors Blog — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:39:54 +0000

By Dr. Noel From July 23 to 27, 2011, all Gorilla Doctors veterinarians were involved in the huge and exciting event of moving the six Grauer’s gorillas that had been in the Gorilla Doctors care for years from out interim orphan quarantine...

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A New Gorilla Doctor and a Big Promotion

Gorilla Doctors Blog — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:39:36 +0000

Gorilla Doctors has expanded its veterinary team, thanks to a recently awarded grant from Partners in Conservation at the Columbus Zoo. Dr. Martin In the Democratic Republic of Congo, Dr. Martin Kabuyaya Balyananziu was hired as a field...

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