Today we went to Gorilla School at the Ellen Campus of Dian Fossey Research Center. Ray is practicing his silverback gorilla chest beating. Don't worry, he is not going to challenge any gorillas when we see them tomorrow.
Every gorilla in Volcanoes National Park has a unique name. They have a Kwita Izina once a year for the baby gorillas. Kwita Izina means "to give a name" in Kinyarwanda (a Rwandese local language). Gorillas also have unique nose prints. This is another way that research scientists can identify them. Can you identify the silverbacks from their nose prints? You are Always in my Prayers. Love Mom. Note: Credit to the Dian Fossey Learning Foundation for the nose prints
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NPWKB
2/15/2024 09:29:33 am
Did you like going to "Gorilla School?"
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Ray
2/15/2024 10:48:30 am
I was interested to find out that gorillas tend to get gum disease when they are older just like people.
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NP2B
2/16/2024 09:22:07 am
Good Morning Gorilla Watchers!
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Ray
2/17/2024 12:03:32 pm
Good try A is #2
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