Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

06/12/2026

Silverback Imfura had been living in the historic Pablo group of mountain gorillas, monitored every day by our field teams in Volcanoes National Park. However, he was not the dominant silverback and, for the last two years he was instead a consistent source of disruption within the group.

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Silverback Imfura had been living in the historic Pablo group of mountain gorillas, monitored every day by our field teams in Volcanoes National Park. However, he was not the dominant silverback and, for the last two years he was instead a consistent source of disruption within the group. As a silve...

06/12/2026

Any Mutobo fans out there? 🦍

Mutobo is the 21-year-old dominant silverback of his own growing group of gorillas. In this recent video, watch him move through the forest. Isn't he beautiful? 😍

📸 Joyce Uwineza

06/11/2026

The Pablo group is featured in Netflix's "A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough" AND our spring Gorilla Journal! 📰 🗞️

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The Spring 2026 Gorilla Journal highlights the rich history of the Pablo group that originated from Group 5, studied by Dian Fossey. Pablo’s group is featured in Netflix’s A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough Download a copy of our digital Gorilla Journal here.

06/11/2026

Grooming: not *just* for hygiene! 🫧

When gorillas groom one another, they work meticulously to clear away insects and debris from the hair of their family members. However, a key function of this behavior is also to promote bonding and togetherness within gorilla groups! 🤗

In this video, watch blackback Inkingi groom female Gwaneza. These gorillas live within the Hirwa group! 🦍

📸 Joyce Uwineza

06/10/2026

Ruvugiro is trying his best to recruit a playmate! 🤗 🤭

In the video, watch 2-year-old Ruvugiro play near Ntamupaka and her infant. He tries to get them in on the fun, even though Ntamupaka isn't too ready to let go of her little one. 😌 🤗

📸 Olivier Dusenge

06/10/2026

Ubi is truly the heart of the historic Pablo group. 💛 💛 😍

Adopting Ubi means you’ll help nurture a fearless young gorilla. His rare bond with the silverbacks in his group is shaping him into a confident and capable future leader! 🤗

Symbolic adoptions help to support the gorillas we monitor and protect every day - just like Ubi!

💡 Adopt Ubi OR learn more:
https://gorillafund.org/adopt/

06/09/2026

Pablo’s group of mountain gorillas has captured audiences around the world in the documentary “A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough.” Yet life in the forest is never still. In the two years since filming ended, the story of this remarkable family has continued to evolve – marked by loss, resilience and shifting relationships that are quietly reshaping the group’s future.

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Pablo’s group of mountain gorillas has captured audiences around the world in the documentary “A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough.” Yet life in the forest is never still. In the two years since filming ended, the story of this remarkable family has continued to evolve – marked by lo...

06/09/2026

Even gorillas take turns on the "playground." 🤗 🤣

In this video, watch members of the Pablo group take turns swinging on a vine! 🤗 🤩

📸 Thadee Muhire

Want even more of the Pablo group? Check out "A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough" to see their story NOW on Netflix!

06/08/2026

Grauer’s gorillas are one of the four subspecies of gorillas and one of the two that the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund works to protect. 🦍

💡 Learn more about Grauer's gorillas:
https://gorillafund.org/congo/grauers-gorillas-everything-you-need-to-know-about-these-hidden-animals-in-congo/

06/08/2026

Happy Best Friends Day! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 💛 🦍 🦍

In this video, enjoy the laughing sounds of Inararibonye and Kira - two family members who are also best friends! These two adorable gorillas live in the Dushishoze group. 💛

📸 Alexis Nsabimana