Gorilla Facts reports significant developments affecting gorillas, their habitats and the people working to protect them. We prioritize verification over speed and distinguish an official announcement from independent confirmation.
Latest gorilla news
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Our verification standard
News reports should link to an original statement from a park authority, range-state agency, public-health authority, scientific journal or directly involved conservation institution. When only one organization has reported an event, we say so. We do not convert an announcement into a broader scientific conclusion.
Dates and updates
Every report distinguishes the date an event occurred from the date the article was published. Material developments are added with an update note. We do not change timestamps merely to make an article appear fresh.
Health and conservation reporting
Reporting about outbreaks, injuries or conflict can create risk if it reveals sensitive locations, overstates transmission or ignores effects on local people. Health stories use authoritative public-health and great-ape sources, state uncertainty and avoid claiming that gorillas are affected without evidence.
Images and visual evidence
Editorial illustrations are labeled clearly and are not presented as photographs of a reported event. Photographs should carry accurate captions, source information and necessary permissions.
Submit a correction or lead
Send corrections through our corrections process. A useful news lead includes the original source, event date, location at an appropriate level of precision and a contact who can verify the information.
More context
For slower, method-focused coverage of scientific papers, visit the Research Desk. For conservation background, read Why Gorillas Are Endangered.