In Photos: Mountain Gorilla

Have a look through our gallery of images from the series Mountain Gorilla and you may recognise a cousin!

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King of the Swingers

Although they are mostly found on the ground, gorillas, especially babies, will sometimes venture into the trees.

From the Kingdom in the Clouds episode of Mountain Gorilla.
Vegetarian

Gorillas have a largely vegetarian diet, unlike their close relatives the chimps who sometimes hunt for meat.

From the Kingdom in the Clouds episode of Mountain Gorilla.
Dextrous

Those adept fingers can be used to tease apart food and sate their undying curiosity.

From the Kingdom in the Clouds episode of Mountain Gorilla.
All in the Eyes

Just one look into the eyes of a gorilla reveals everything about our shared ancestry.

From the The Last Stand of the Silverback episode of Mountain Gorilla.
Mountain Habitat

Although their mountain habitat may look like it is in the middle of nowhere, that doesn't stop human encroachment, endangering their existance.

From the The Last Stand of the Silverback episode of Mountain Gorilla.
Large Head

Just like humans, gorilla babies are born with fairly large heads, capable of fitting in their relatively large brain.

From the The Last Stand of the Silverback episode of Mountain Gorilla.
Multi-Dextrous

Dexterity isn't limited to the gorillas hands, they can also use their feet to grasp.

From the Safe in Our Hands episode of Mountain Gorilla.
Gorilla Researchers

Gorilla research is one of many ways in which we can help to save the gorilla. Learning more about the species can help to protect their habitat and reduce the negative effects that are putting pressure on their existence.

From the Safe in Our Hands episode of Mountain Gorilla.
Silverback

The silver guard hairs on this silverback are clearly visible, signifying his dominance.

From the Safe in Our Hands episode of Mountain Gorilla.

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King of the Swingers

Vegetarian

Dextrous

All in the Eyes

Mountain Habitat

Large Head

Multi-Dextrous

Gorilla Researchers

Silverback