Research
New gorilla studies explained in plain language, with their methods, limits and links to the original papers.
How Gorillas Age: Signs of Older Adulthood and Healthy Longevity
Older gorillas may show tooth wear, gray hair, slower movement and joint changes. Learn how wild observations and zoo healthcare reveal different parts of aging.
Study Explores Personality and Cognitive Enrichment in Western Gorillas
A 2026 study followed 17 zoo-housed western gorillas using a food-extraction task and found learning alongside individual differences.
Study Finds Different Growth Patterns in Two Mountain Gorilla Populations
Non-invasive measurements of 197 wild mountain gorillas found population differences in growth between Bwindi and the Virunga Massif.
Study: Male Mountain Gorilla Hormones Follow a Different Developmental Sequence From Humans
A 2026 study used non-invasive fecal sampling to track testosterone and DHEAS across the male mountain gorilla lifespan.
