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Caption: Uganda & Rwanda GORILLA PORTRAITS
Caption: I had the good fortune to visit mountain gorilla groups in Uganda and Rwanda. It is extraordinary to visit these relatives of ours. I was struck by how expressive their faces could be, and by their personalities.
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Caption: They spend hours eating, copying whatever the silverback is eating.
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Caption: Juveniles play, then cuddle up to their mothers.
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Caption: The group keeps a close eye on the silverback.
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Caption: The most precious encounter came with this female. Look by her left foot...
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Caption: A baby!
Born Christmas Day, so only 20 days old.
She was as proud and as smitten as any mama ever.
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Caption: I am grateful to the Rangers who guard and look after the mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda and the Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda.
And to all the conservationists who work both for the species and for the communities near the gorillas.
Please consider supporting The African Wildlife Foundation (a gift before 12/18/15 will be matched!) at www.awf.org.
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