Gorillas
The evolution of human fatherhood
Human fathers put more time and energy into rearing their offspring than most other mammalian dads. Dr Lee Gettler is an anthropologist who focuses on fathering and the biology of fatherhood. He's… Audio
How humankind has become an increasingly peaceful species
Homo sapiens can be the nicest of species and also the nastiest, according to Harvard University biological anthropologist Professor Richard Wrangham. He joins the show to discuss his book, The… Audio
Gorilla escapes from enclosure at London Zoo
An "urgent inquiry" is needed after a male gorilla escaped from its enclosure at London Zoo, conservationists say.
Hunting pushes gorillas close to extinction
Illegal hunting in Democratic Republic of Congo has wiped out 70 percent of the world's biggest primates in the past two decades, the International Union for Conservation of Nature says.
Gorillas now in New Zealands midst
It's not gorillas in the MIST, but gorillas in our midst. New Zealand's first ever gorillas have mesmerised the lucky few who got to see them today. Audio
New Zealand's first gorillas arrive at Orana Park
New Zealand's first ever gorillas have mesmerised the lucky few who got to see them today at Christchurch's Orana Park. Audio
Gorillas In Our Midst - Nathan Hawke
Three gorillas have been unveiled in Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park today - it's the first time a group of Gorillas has taken residence in New Zealand. We speak to Nathan Hawke to find out what… Audio