Resumen de Gorillas: Studies on the pathology and health of gorillas
WE are currently preparing a publication about the pathology and health of gorillas, Gorilla gorilla and Gorilla beringei, both of which are endangered species. This will consist of a book, which is being prepared by John Cooper, and an accompanying catalogue of preserved biological materials, by Gordon Hull.
The available data on the pathology of gorillas are scattered and disparate and mainly relate to G gorilla, largely based on studies in zoos. Relatively little information has been recorded from free-living gorillas and this tends to be limited in scope because of the difficulties of clinical examination, necropsy and sampling under field conditions. The aim of the publication is to bring together published and unpublished work about gorilla pathology and, in the chapters of the book, highlight its relevance to the health, welfare and conservation of these animals, both in the wild and in captivity....
