Abstract Analysis of mitochondrial DNA sequence variation has been used extensively to
study the evolutionary relationships of individuals and populations, both within and across …

Abstract Comparison of the levels of nucleotide diversity in humans and apes may provide
valuable information for inferring the demographic history of these species, the effect of …

Gorillas are more closely related to each other than to any other extant primate and are all
terrestrial knuckle-walkers, but taxa differ along a gradient of dietary strategies and the …

In various respects anthropology has developed along paths leading into isolation. It no
longer should hesitate to stake clear claims for all of primatology, now that the comforting old …

The geographical distribution of genetic variation within western lowland gorillas (Gorilla
gorilla gorilla) was examined to clarify the population genetic structure and recent …

Background Emerging infectious diseases in wildlife are major threats for both human health
and biodiversity conservation. Infectious diseases can have serious consequences for the …

Abstract The Cross River gorilla (Gorilla gorilla diehli), a recently revived fourth subspecies
of gorilla, is the most endangered and poorly studied ape taxon. Only about 300 Cross River …

Gorilla patterns of variation have great relevance for studies of human evolution. In this
study, molar morphometrics were used to evaluate patterns of geographic variation in …

This dissertation presents the first detailed descriptions of Cross River gorilla habitat, diet,
ranging behavior and grouping patterns. Field work was conducted during 32 months …

Gorilla populations and their habitats throughout Africa are severely threatened and in
decline. To understand and respond to this crisis, conservationists need up-to-date …