Ivan the gorilla

part of my personal graphics on endangered animals, the mountain gorilla faces some tough times since disease is wreaking havoc and military actions i

Every life at the Zoo is a story worth sharing, but his story was once told so widely and passionately that it ignited a national movement that touched two coasts. From the jungles of Africa to the shores of the Pacific Northwest to The Ford African Rain Forest at Zoo Atlanta, his life has been a symbol of the way animals shape our lives – and the power we have to shape theirs.

I love doing research when I’m working on a novel, and not just because it’s a great way to procrastinate. Research can be as vital to a work of fiction as it is to nonfiction. It fleshes out your …

How do authors make real events into works of fiction? (The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate)

RT @brglilly: Male Western Lowland Gorilla Kiondo displaying his teeth @PaigntonZoo @ukzooguide #gorilla #teeth

Silverback Gorilla

Gorilla. Photographer unknown.

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Cincinnati police on Sunday said the parents had not been charged, but that charges could eventually be sought by the Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney.

Koko

Not quite as big as King Kong, the mountain gorilla is still one big ape. Most of the time, this creature is a gentle giant, but like the movie monster it can turn ferocious. Mountain gorillas live in family groups led by a huge male, and spend most of their days eating plants and resting. If an intruder comes along, the male leader springs into action and puts on a terrifying display of anger and strength to chase away any threats.Going Gray: A large male always takes the lead of a…

Ndume – The Gorilla Foundation