Barney,” a 415 pound, 31-year-old silverback lowland gorilla, and his brother, “Shango,” a 448 pound, 36-year-old silverback, underwent a series of exams this past Friday in preparation for their ...

Gorillas continue to be at high risk of extinction in the wild in Africa due to threats that include poachers.

The 36-year-old, 448-pound Shango and his younger brother, 31-year-old, 415-pound Barney, underwent comprehensive medical examinations on Friday in preparation for their move.

Shango and Barney, two western lowland gorillas, will be the first bachelor troop at Brookfield Zoo, joining other primates ...

The Peter London Global Dance Company is heading to the Miami Beach Bandshell this month to present “Miami Night Stars,” a ...

Barney and Shango were cleared for transfer after extensive testing; their departure ends a 40-year era at Zoo Miami. A study ...

A pair of gorillas underwent a series of pre-shipment exams before leaving South Florida for their new home at Brookfield<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

BROOKFIELD, Ill. — A couple of bachelors will soon call Brookfield Zoo their home. Shango and Barney are adult western lowland gorillas, or silverbacks, coming to Brookfield from Miami.

Many Nigerian citizens desperately need protection from severe traditional religious practices. Occultic groups and worshippers of deities of ancient times are spreading even further into new ...