Some gorillas have developed harmful mutations due to inbreeding as populations plummet, study warns

DAILY MAIL: ‘The world’s biggest gorilla is developing webbed feet as a result of inbreeding among its dwindling population, according to a new study. A Grauer’s gorilla’s chances of being born with harmful mutations that cause fused digits have soared in the last 100 years. Loss of genetic diversity in the critically endangered ape species, … Continue reading Some gorillas have developed harmful mutations due to inbreeding as populations plummet, study warns