Day 1 of 15 with 🦍 From the moment you step into their world, mountain gorillas change the way the forest feels. The air shifts. The light softens. Every sound seems to carry meaning. They hold a presence that you sense long before a single leaf moves or a silverback appears. It’s impossible not to feel humbled by them. Today was my 38th trek with these incredible beings, and somehow it just keeps getting better. I still don’t have the perfect words for what they give me. I just know my life is

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490K views · 19K reactions | Are gorillas are picky eaters? Nope. We might instead use the term "selective" eaters.  Gorillas can create the perfect bite of a plant by cleaning off dirt and debris and then wrapping and compacting the leaves before putting them in their mouths! Manipulation techniques can vary for each food they eat. In this video, watch Taraja eat Gallium - one of mountain gorillas' favorite foods!  Eric Ndayishimiye | Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | Facebook

Dian Fossey was determined to study gorillas, despite the many challenges she faced. | National Geographic TV

Dian Fossey loved all mountain gorillas, but a bright eyed baby named Digit became her favorite. | National Geographic TV