Gorillas in the midst of Africa

An awestruck Geoff Power is smitten after his close encounters with gorillas deep in the heart of Africa.

Gorillas in the midst of Africa

Any slight noise she makes and the silverback will attack,” says Jonah, the ranger.

The ‘she’ Jonah is referring to is one of two female mountain gorillas in the extended family group, the Nyakagezi. The silverback in question is the dominant male, and there is a reason he is protective.

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