Learn about the lives of gorillas born in captivity in this video segment from Nature. [8:21]

Provides a brief overview of the endangered gorilla. Content includes a quick look at gorilla behavior, diet, and endangered environment.

Find out more about the western lowland gorilla by browsing this resource from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, family dynamics, and communication.

Kids learn about the Gorilla, strong and intelligent African primate that is endangered.

Meet the Western lowland gorilla and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.

Describes a gorilla's physical characteristics, lifestyle, communication, diet, and other interesting facts.

This resource provides information about the western gorilla.

This resource provides an excellent overview of gorillas in the wild. Content includes general facts, profiles of specific gorilla groups, numerous photographs, and more.

Detailed information about the Western lowland gorilla, including geographic range and habitat, physical features, behavior, lifespan, and the positive and negative economic impact they have on humans.

This site takes a look at the physical characteristics and habitat of the mountain gorilla, with a special emphasis on how this animal has become endangered and ongoing conservation efforts. Learning activities are available from the...

Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, breeding, appearance, diet, and conservation status of the western lowland gorilla.

A video of the book "The Goodness Gorillas", written by Lisa McCourt and Pat Porter. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.

A video of the book "Gorilla", written by Anthony Browne. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.

From the site: "It was supposed to be a short-term research project. Instead, it became a lifetime of learning. Along the way, people learned to see gorillas in a whole new light. 'A Conversation with Koko' tells the remarkable story of...

Describes the impact of civil war in East Africa on the population of Mountain Gorillas.

The Gorilla Black Hole in the Mist image features a distant galaxy with a quasar and a super-massive black hole. In addition, a detailed textual overview explains various specifics of the picture.

This interactive story is about Mamma Gorilla shopping for Baby's food. She asks the reader to make seletions using pictures.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read a fiction text about a family trip to the zoo and answer questions about comprehension, characterization, main idea, transition, and more. Links to a paired text and paired text questions...

This resource provides a comprehensive biographical sketch of Dian Fossey, focusing on her experience with wild gorillas.

An interactive game that tests players' ability to identify parts of speech. Beginners can test their understanding of nouns and verbs only; advanced players must identify all parts of speech.

A very emotional essay concerning the work of Dian Fossey and her war on poachers of the gorillas of the Virunga Volcanoes.

A unique photo of a male western lowland gorilla that appears to be deep in thought with its hand resting on its chin. Learn about gorillas by enjoying our range of interesting gorilla facts for kids.

Provides a brief overview of the endangered gorilla. Content includes a quick look at gorilla behavior, diet, and endangered environment.

This activity allows students to create reversible gorilla stick puppets using the template and directions provided.