White House honors ‘true patriot’ Harambe on what would have been the gorilla’s 27th birthday in an unusual message: ‘Rest easy’
Harambe’s 27th Birthday Remembered by the White House Harambe, the gorilla who became an internet figure following his tragic death while protecting a child who fell into his zoo enclosure, would have celebrated his 27th birthday on Thursday. The White House marked this occasion with a heartfelt tribute to the “legend.” A post on X […]
White House rejects claims of exaggerated anger over Trump’s video depicting the Obamas as gorillas
Backlash Over Trump’s Meme Video Dismissed by White House The White House has brushed aside criticism surrounding a meme video shared by President Trump, which portrayed former President Obama and his wife Michelle in a derogatory manner. This response comes despite prominent Republican senators labeling the content “the most racist thing I’ve ever seen” and […]
Gorillas provide insights into human social relationships – research | Primatology
Complexities of Gorilla Social Structures Unveiled Friendship dynamics among humans can be intricate, and it turns out mountain gorillas exhibit similar complexities. A recent study spanned two decades, examining the health of 164 gorillas in Rwanda, highlighting that the social costs and benefits vary greatly with group size and are distinct for males and females. […]
One of the world’s oldest gorillas dies at California zoo 20 years past life expectancy
One of the oldest male gorillas living in a US zoo has died at the age of 52. The gorilla, named Winston, lived at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in California for about 20 years longer than the average lifespan. The park announced the gorilla’s death on July 13, noting that he had been […]