India’s Supreme Court has ordered an inquiry into Vantara, a sprawling private zoo in Gujarat founded by Anant Ambani, son of Asia’s richest man. The 3,000-acre facility claims to be the “world’s biggest wild animal rescue centre,” but critics say it’s less about rescue and more about prestige — with more than 150,000 animals housed […]
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Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei)
This one-day-old baby Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) is one of twins born last year in Rwanda‘s Volcanoes National Park. At the time it was believed to be number 781 of the total population of mountain Gorillas. Now a new census suggests that the total population has risen to 880, a growth trend that has […]
The Thinker…
Staring deeply into the eyes of a silverback Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei), I truly wonder… what is in his thoughts? Volcanoes National Park, Virunga Massif, Rwanda
Sanctuary…
A young Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) finds comfort and safety in her mother’s loving embrace. Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda. with Journeys Unforgettable Photographic Safaris