Pggorilla
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This is Charles, a silverback mountain gorilla resting after lunch in the Parc de Volcans, Rwanda. It was wonderful to watch this tender father grooming his children and then settling down to rest with them. He is part of the Umubano Group, meaning “neighborliness”. Umubano has 9 individuals: 1 Silverback; 1 Sub adult male; 3 Adult females and 4 Babies. Umubano was formerly a part of the Amahoro group. As Charles matured into a silverback of the same rank as Ubumwe, he could not stand being given orders and decided to stage a fight and challenge Ubumwe. The fight went on for weeks and then months. Finally, Charles managed to snatch from Ubumwe a few females and formed his own group. Since then, he has commanded respect and recognition from Ubumwe. There are currently around 380 mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Taken with Nikon D50.
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This is Ntakibazo, a mountain gorilla who lives in the Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda. He is one of 380 left. It was a wonderful privilege to meet him. Taken with Nikon D50 and 70-300mm lens
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Thsi is Izuba; he is 3 weeks old. We got a fleeting glance of him as his mum whisked him off over the hill. We were in Rwanda, having a wonderful encounter with the mountain gorillas. I was very surprised how hairy they were. It was amazing, we were so close they brushed against us and one even touched my face – something I shall always remember. His touch was gentle, warm, curious and…profound. A deeply spiritual experience for me. He is one of only 380…
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We saw these wonderful mountain gorillas in Rwanda. This is the large male silverback Charles, with his children. They are relaxing after a morning of foraging and eating. Dad is trying to groom his children while they just want to play. We were so close we could hear them grunting with delight. We also managed to film them, which was fantastic. They are amongst 380 left in Rwanda. They are part of the Umubano Group, which means “neighborliness”, Umubano has 9 individuals: 1 Silverback; 1 Sub adult male; 3 Adult females and 4 Babies. Led by Charles, the dominant silverback, Umubano was formerly a part of the Amahoro group. As Charles matured into a silverback of the same rank as Ubumwe, he could not stand being given orders and decided to stage a fight and challenge Ubumwe. The fight went on for weeks and then months. Finally, Charles managed to snatch from Ubumwe a few females and formed his own group. Since then, he has commanded respect and recognition from Ubumwe. Taken with Nikon D50 using 70-300 mm lens.
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A mother lowland gorilla provides safety and security for her youngster at all times of the day and night. Here she is at Bristol Zoo gazing into the moat surrounding their habitat. What a comfort it is to be able to cling to your mummy like that… Taken with Nikon D50 using 70-300mm lens
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A western lowland gorilla lovingly carries her infant: strength and gentleness combined. Romina is the mother and she is carrying her little fella, Namoke, who was 4 in May Taken with Nikon D50
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Little Man
by ApeArtA lovely mountain gorilla in Rwanda, it was such a wonderful experience to meet him. He is one of 380 left in Rwanda and his name is Ntakibazo. He is part of the Umubano Group, meaning “neighborliness”. Umubano has 9 individuals: 1 Silverback; 1 Sub adult male; 3 Adult females and 4 Babies. Led by Charles, the dominant silverback, Umubano was formerly a part of the Amahoro group. As Charles matured into a silverback of the same rank as Ubumwe, he could not stand being given orders and decided to stage a fight and challenge Ubumwe. The fight went on for weeks and then months. Finally, Charles managed to snatch from Ubumwe a few females and formed his own group. Since then, he has commanded respect and recognition from Ubumwe. Taken with Nikon D50.
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Mjukuu a western Lowland Gorilla is actually looking at a plane flying over. / Lowlands are critically endangered.
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I was fortunate to be able to get several great photos of gorillas at my last trip to the zoo. This one was only a few feet away from me, just sitting, thinking. With a slight grin on his face, I have to wonder what his secret is. This is a lowland gorilla, and like all the great apes, is an endangered species. Drawn in charcoal on bristol vellum, 2008. Original 13”x17” available.
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Oh what a wonderful, unforgettable moment, making contact with a gorilla. I worked at the Limbe Wildlife Centre in Cameroon in December, looking after primates. I spent a fantastic afternoon with some of the gorillas. A large female was very interested in me, I think her name was Emma. We spent over an hour together, each of us separated by a chain link fence. She stared intently into my eyes, never taking her gaze off me. At one point she produced a stick and slowly pushed it under the wire and cautiously poked my sandal with it, just out of curiousity, in a very gentle manner. I didn’t feel threated at all. Every time I moved along the fence and tried to take a picture of another gorilla, she sat in front of them, so I couldn’t very easily. It was actually impossible to get a good pic of her, as she was so close to me. I knew she was comfortable in my presence when she slowly lifted a leg and proceeded to let out a long, loud fart, which was very smelly. Eventually she slid her hand under the wire and I took it. A wonderful moment which I was very blessed to experience Taken with Nikon D50
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This is Nyango, a female cross river gorilla, the only one in “captivity” in the world. Born in approximately 1990, she was raised by missionaries for the first 3 or 4 years of her life, and ate meals at a table with a fork and spoon. There are about 400 cross river gorillas left in the wild. I was fortunate to meet Nyango in December, at the Limbe Wildlife Centre in Cameroon, where I was working with the rescued primates. Julie Langford loves Nyango and has also met her. This picture is for her.
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Romina is a western lowland gorilla who lives at Bristol Zoo. She arrived from Rome Zoo in 2001and successfully underwent pioneering surgery to restore her sight in the first ever cataract operation performed in Europe on an adult gorilla. The two hour operation took place at the University of Bristol’s Veterinary Hospital in March 2002 and, for the the first time in her life, Romina saw the world around her clearly.
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This is Chella. He is a western lowland gorilla. I met him in Cameroon whilst working at the Limbe Wildlife Centre. He was discovered in the back of a taxi when he was little, alongside the body of his dead mother and a stash of drugs. He was taken to the local police station where he was fed beer and little food. After 3 weeks he became malnorished and was brought to the Centre. Look at him now – a huge dominant wonderful silverback…
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This is Emma. She is a lovely beautiful gorilla. I met her whilst working at the Limbe Wildlife Centre in Cameroon. They care for rescued primates from the pet and bush meat trade. Emma is a very beautiful and gentle western lowland gorilla. She was very interested in me and enjoyed my company (the feeling was mutual and special) When I look at this picture it makes me feel like crying…
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Okay Baby?
by ApeArtWe visited Apenheul primate park in Holland. It was a fantastic trip, you get so close to the wonderful animals. Here we have a loving family scene of western lowland gorillas, with the concerned father (?) gently nuzzling the baby on Mummy’s back. Taken with Nikon D50.
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A family of western lowland gorillas. These two are fascinating, it is as if the older one is imparting some important knowledge. Taken with Nikon D50.
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A western lowland gorilla lovingly cradles her baby Taken with Nikon D50
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Featured in Animal Photography November 2009 Featured in Exotic Mammals September 2009 Featured in Animal Portraits September 2009 Featured in Animal Kingdom September 2009 Featured in Primate Art September 2009 Western lowland gorillas are endangered, but they remain far more common than their relatives, the mountain gorillas. They live in heavy rain forests, and it is difficult for scientists to accurately estimate how many survive in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. / Female gorillas give birth to one infant after a pregnancy of nearly nine months. Unlike their powerful parents, newborns are tiny—weighing four pounds (two kilograms)—and able only to cling to their mothers’ fur. These infants ride on their mothers’ backs from the age of four months through the first two or three years of their lives. Information source: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com 599 views, November 24,2009
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And I haven’t lost a single pound! Nina is one of only two remaining wild born Western Lowland gorillas at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. She is a grand old lady somewhere between 40 and 50 years old and she is wonderful! She has a fantastic sense of humor. She will sit looking so stoic for a while, then all of a sudden she will stick her tongue out and make faces! I just adore her! / Here she is basking in the glow of her heat lamps and enjoying a snack. She uses the stick you see in her hand as a cane at times when she is walking around. I suspect at her age, she has uncomfortable days just like the rest of us! The Western Lowland Gorilla is a subspecies of the Western Gorilla that lives in montane, primary, and secondary forests and lowland swamps in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Adult male Gorillas are prone to cardiomyopathy, a degenerative heart disease. Babec, a Western Lowland Gorilla on exhibit at the Birmingham Zoo in Birmingham, Alabama (USA) was the first gorilla to receive an artificial pacemaker. Binti Jua, who resides at Brookfield Zoo in Illinois, saved a three year old boy who fell into her enclosure in 2003. / The Western Lowland Gorilla is critically endangered. The gorilla is vulnerable to Ebola, deforestation, and poaching. 234 views / Canon Rebel XTi Featured: Animal Photography 10-15-09 / / Awarded: Animal Photography 10-16-09 / / Featured:Zoophoria 10-26-09 / FEATURED:PLAYFUL PHOTOGENIC ANIMALS 11-7-09 / / /
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Zaire looking less than pleased when she is caught picking her nose. Zaire is a Western Lowland Gorilla and as such she is one of a critically endangered species.
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Featured in Primate Art November 2009 / Featured in Animal Portraits November 2009 Western lowland gorillas are endangered, but they remain far more common than their relatives, the mountain gorillas. Female gorillas give birth to one infant after a pregnancy of nearly nine months
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Black and white image of a gorilla baby and mother
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Nina is one of only two remaining wild born Western Lowland gorillas at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. She is a grand old lady somewhere between 40 and 50 years old and she is wonderful! She has a fantastic sense of humor. She will sit looking so stoic for a while, then all of a sudden she will stick her tongue out and make faces! I just adore her! The Western Lowland Gorilla is a subspecies of the Western Gorilla that lives in montane, primary, and secondary forests and lowland swamps in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Adult male Gorillas are prone to cardiomyopathy, a degenerative heart disease. Babec, a Western Lowland Gorilla on exhibit at the Birmingham Zoo in Birmingham, Alabama (USA) was the first gorilla to receive an artificial pacemaker. Binti Jua, who resides at Brookfield Zoo in Illinois, saved a three year old boy who fell into her enclosure in 2003. / The Western Lowland Gorilla is critically endangered. The gorilla is vulnerable to Ebola, deforestation, and poaching. Canon Rebel XTi – Canon 70-300mm lens / 131 views FEATURED:CEE’S FUN ARTSY FRIENDS GROUP 11-18-09 / / FEATURED:EYE CONTACT 11-20-09 /
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Close up portrait of a gorilla baby Featured in Animal Portraits December 2009 Featured in Exotic Mammals November 2009 Featured in Primate Art November 2009
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