The Gorilla Project
You'll hear the true stories from some of the world's most prominent scientists who are helping to prevent the extinction of gorillas, study their behavior, and protect the forests where they live. Get an inside look from the frontlines in the war against deforestation, poaching, and climate change. Executive Producer: Jonathan Popp https://gorillaproject.org/
Episodes
In this episode, we dive deep into the dense rainforests of the Congo Basin to explore the dramatic and complex lives of gorillas. Join us as we uncover the fascinating world of gorilla behavior, where power struggles, strategic alliances, and survival tactics are a daily reality.
We'll take you through the intense rivalry between Baraka, the dominant silverback, and Kito, the ambitious newcomer. Discover how Mara, a wise...
The Gorilla’s Project’s primary aim is to create a feature film highlighting issues surrounding the preservation of gorillas. We’re converting ideas from research papers and newspaper articles into a storytelling format. Instead of making a nature documentary, we intend to write a narrative film with interesting characters who get themselves into exciting adventures. Making podcasts is a low-cost way to see which storie...
On July 24, 2022, Ruth Maclean and Dionne Searcey released an article in the New York Times that attracted a great deal of attention titled "Congo to Auction Land to Oil Companies: 'Our Priority Is Not to Save the Planet'". The article's subtitle read: 'Peatlands and rainforests in the Congo Basin protect the planet by storing carbon. Now, in a giant leap backward for the climate, they're being auctioned off for drilling.' Accordin...
Is climate change increasing food competition between gorillas and chimpanzees?
On February 6 and December 11, 2019, researchers in Gabon's Loango National Park witnessed, for the first time, a coalitionary killing of gorillas by chimpanzees. This behavior is unprecedented in the history of primatology, forcing scientists to study what is happening to cause it. Lara Southern (Osnabrück University in Germany) witnessed both...
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