Gaspard conducted a follow-up monitoring visit of Gihishamwotsi and observed that the silverback was feeding and his activity almost returned to normal. Gihishamwotsi’s severe lip wound on May 29, 2020. Noel returned for a second monitoring visit and observed that while Gihishamwotsi was still lethargic and in pain, his feeding and activity were already improving and his lip wound showed no sign of infection. Noel noted that while Gihishamwotsi’s injury was not life-threatening, it would remain to be seen if the two sections of his split lip would heal back together completely on their own or if an intervention might be necessary – close daily monitoring would continue. He was also lethargic and demonstrating clinical signs of pain.ĭr. Noel estimated the laceration to be approximately 15cm in length, and it was clearly impacting Gihishamwotsi’s ability to feed. The most extreme wound was to his lower lip, which had essentially been lacerated down the middle, with each side of his lower lip hanging open. Noel conducted the first of many monitoring visits of Sabyinyo group, and in particular noted that Gihishamwotsi was most severely affected, with superficial bite wounds all over his body. Noel at work in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Rangers immediately notified Gorilla Doctors.ĭr. Several other members of the group also sustained superficial wounds, none of which were serious or showing signs of infection. Park rangers believe that during the time Sabyinyo group was out of range, sometime between May 16th and May 24th, Gihishamwotsi fought with either an unknown group or a lone silverback. On May 15th, Volcanoes National Park rangers first reported that Sabyinyo group had moved out of range, and the group was not seen again until May 25th. Silverback Gishishamwotsi has been leading Sabyinyo group for several years, having taken over from his father Guhonda, who recently left Sabyinyo group with an adult female and her infant. Jean Bosco ‘Noel’ Noheri and Gaspard Nzayisenga Location: Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda © Gorilla Doctors SUMMARY OF GIHISHAMWOTSI’S MONITORING AND RECOVERY Gihishamwotsi in March 2020, prior to injuries.
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