Meet the Silverback, the Leader of the Troop
Clip: Season 43 Episode 1 | 2m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
Cameraman Vianet Djenguet captures the face of the forest's 500-pound silverback.
For the first time, cameraman Vianet Djenguet captures the face of the forest's 500-pound silverback. This large -- and protective -- silverback called Mpungwe leads a family of 23 gorillas.
Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...
Meet the Silverback, the Leader of the Troop
Clip: Season 43 Episode 1 | 2m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
For the first time, cameraman Vianet Djenguet captures the face of the forest's 500-pound silverback. This large -- and protective -- silverback called Mpungwe leads a family of 23 gorillas.
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The Dangers of Saving Gorillas
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Conservationists put themselves at risk to habituate a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback. (4m 19s)
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In Congo, filmmaker Vianet Djenguet comes face to face with the forest’s largest gorilla. (30s)
Rare Gorilla Family Moment Caught on Camera
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A mother gorilla feeds her infant within the gaze of the outsiders. (2m 19s)
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Major support for NATURE is provided by The Arnhold Family in memory of Henry and Clarisse Arnhold, The Fairweather Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, Charles Rosenblum, Kathy Chiao and...