Fun Fact Friday: Did you know that gorillas don’t cry? Gorillas produce tears to keep their eyes lubricated but tear production from sadness or stress is completely unique to us humans! | Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

🔊 SOUND ON 🔊 Many of you have asked us: “What does an infant gorilla cry sound like?” 🤔 🤔 Well, you've GOT to watch this video. In this video, Ubukombe’s infant of Pablo’s group begins crying while their mother snacks on bamboo. It sounds very similar to a human baby! 😢 🦍 💛 | Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

🦍 Today on #WorldGorillaDay, we shine a light on the unsung heroes of Africa’s forests. While Rwanda's mountain gorilla population is slowly recovering, all other gorilla species are in decline 💔 They are highy threatened by the illegal bushmeat trade, poaching, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict. This isn't just a wildlife crisis, it's a cultural, ecological, and economic one. Protecting gorillas is not only about preserving a species, it’s about safeguarding Africa’s heritage, protect