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The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is dedicated to saving species. Every year, its team of conservationists here and around the globe works hard to make that mission a reality — and 2018 was no exception.

Western lowland gorilla infant Moke is making noise—with enrichment!

Our 7-month-old western lowland gorilla Moke received his flu shot this month! Get the latest news on him in our keeper update.

What has 7-month-old western lowland gorilla Moke been up to? Read all about it in the latest keeper update!

Read the latest update on six-month-old western lowland gorilla infant Moke.

Moke is six months old and, for the first time, keepers observed him taking his first steps in the outdoor yard independent of his mother!

Five-month-old western lowland gorilla, Moke, has been spending some quality time with his father, says primate keeper Melba Brown.

Friends of the National Zoo volunteers are helping primate keepers monitor how our western lowland gorillas interact with one another, says primate keeper Melba Brown.

Moke is 5 months old! Check out primate keeper Melba Brown's latest update on our western lowland gorillas.

Western lowland gorilla Moke celebrated his mom's birthday and is learning through play, says primate keeper Melba Brown.

Follow Primate Keeper Melba Brown's latest #GorillaStory update on 20-week-old western lowland gorilla Moke!

Primate keeper Melba Brown says western lowland gorilla infant Moke's big (and often, humorous) personality is beginning to emerge.

In her latest update, primate keeper Melba Brown shares that 4-month-old Moke is embarking on a new era of discovery.

At 4 months old, western lowland gorilla infant Moke is already solid on his footing and has started giving his mom, Calaya, some good exercise in chasing after him!

Primate keeper Melba Brown shares the latest news about 15-week-old western lowland gorilla Moke.

Check out the latest update on our 3.5-month-old gorilla infant from primate keeper Melba Brown.

Western lowland gorilla Moke is learning to walk! This week, he spent some quality time with 9-year-old Kibibi.

Read the latest update on the Zoo's 10-week-old western lowland gorilla, Moke, and watch a video of him trying to take his first steps!

Primate keeper Melba Brown says 9-week-old western lowland gorilla infant Moke is taking in all of the sights, sounds and scents around him.

Today, Moke turns two months old! He is just as curious as ever, but now he is becoming bolder and more interested in those around him.

In the past two weeks, our western lowland gorilla infant, Moke, has sprouted two new teeth! When he was five weeks old, the primate team observed two lower incisors break through his gums. Now, at 7 weeks old, he has two new upper incisors!

At six weeks old, western lowland gorilla Moke is already showing interest in exploring his surroundings. Despite his adventurous spirit, mom Calaya continues to hold her infant close.

At 5 weeks old, western lowland gorilla infant Moke continues to thrive, and keepers are beginning to see how his personality is developing. He is very curious and wiggly!

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is dedicated to saving species. Every day, its scientists and partners undertake important conservation efforts to protect species and their habitats.