Gorillas and Humans

Gorillas and Humans

by | Feb 6, 2014 | Humans

Gorillas are among the closest relatives of Homo sapiens, which is evident by looking at them in pictures or videos. However, it takes more than a physical resemblance to consider two species closely related; therefore, studies of genetics, anatomy, morphology and...
Gorillas in Captivity

Gorillas in Captivity

by | Feb 6, 2014 | Humans

Great apes are object of continuous research either in their natural habitat and in captivity because their genetic and anatomical similarity to humans. However there are many reasons to keep gorillas in captivity: to be the subject of scientific research, to...