Alamosa Public Library

Presents a collection of eight gorilla stories including one featuring Dian Fossey, who spent her life trying to protect gorillas in the wild.

Describes the physical appearance and behavior of this largest of all the Great Apes whose name means "hairy person.".

This book describes gorillas in their natural homes and explains how their lives are in danger.

Examines different stories of how gorillas are smart and can save people too.

When a gorilla who knows sign language tells his keepers that he is lonely, they bring him a very special friend.

"Based on the true story of a young anthropologist Dian Fossey who travels to the African mountains to study the rare gorillas."-Container.

"¡Los gorilas son los primates más grandes del mundo! Estos amables mamíferos deambulan por la selva, viven en grupos grandes y buscan frutas y brotes de bambú para alimentarse. Sube a los árboles y conoce a estos poderosos y amigables primates"--

Discusses the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of gorillas.

"Mountain gorillas are strong, peaceful primates who live in the mountains of Africa. Unfortunately, they've suffered greatly from habitat loss, the animal trade, hunting, and war in the small area in which they live. This book explores the challenges that mountain gorillas have faced, and how they were nearly extinct in the wild. Readers will learn about conservation efforts for mountain gorillas, especially the amazing work of conservationist Dian...