Talking Apes

Inside the Society of Gorillas: World Gorilla Day 2025 with Dr. Robin Morrison | Episode 72


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This World Gorilla Day, Talking Apes kicks off Season 5 with a fascinating guest: behavioral ecologist and evolutionary biologist Robin Morrison.

Robin has worked with both mountain and western lowland gorillas, giving her a rare perspective on how these species live, love, and organize their social worlds. From group size to subtle bonds between males and females, she reveals the quiet but powerful ways gorillas build their societies and why those connections matter for conservation.

In our conversation, we dive into the evolution of social systems, what gorilla families can teach us about our own, and how understanding their relationships can help protect them. We also explore the challenges of conservation today, from population density in mountain gorillas to the fragile future of lesser-known groups.

Learn more: https://robinmorrison.weebly.com/ 

Listen here: https://globio.org/robin
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7PrtmObK0TU

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