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May 16 2008

Video: Tshiaberimu Gorillas

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This is Pierre. Yesterday I went to Mt Tshiaberimu, which is in an area of Virunga National Park that is safe from the rebels and that has an isolated group of 19 gorillas.

In this video, you see Safari, the Ranger who took me up the mountain, as well as the silverback Tsongo and two juveniles called Mwasa and Kambula. As you can see, the young ones spent a lot of energy trying to impress us!

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17 Responses to “Video: Tshiaberimu Gorillas”

  1. # Sharonon 16 May 2008 at 4:37 pm

    Pierre - what a pleasure to watch your video

  2. # Lisa, Californiaon 16 May 2008 at 4:58 pm

    Wonderful video, Pierre. I love when they pound on their chests. It’s so amazing. They sure did look like they enjoyed showing off for you. Thanks for sharing this with us. It’s been along time since we’ve seen any gorillas. It’s good to know that these 19 are safe and sound. Thank you. Lisa

  3. # Nancyon 16 May 2008 at 5:15 pm

    What a delightful Friday treat! I love to see and hear them pound their chests too. Much appreciated!!!!!

  4. # Annieon 16 May 2008 at 5:36 pm

    Love it, love it, love it! Thanks so much…hope we can see more in the future and that these beautiful creatures are safe! take care

  5. # Lucia Cristiana, Brasilon 16 May 2008 at 8:44 pm

    Thank you, Pierre. I love beautiful gorillas from deep of my heart.

  6. # sheryl, washington dcon 17 May 2008 at 6:17 am

    That was awesome. Thank you, Pierre and Safari. I’m pretty impressed by the youngsters and their chest-beating display. They are beautiful, beautiful boys.

    s.

  7. # Balembaon 17 May 2008 at 8:39 am

    This video reminded some memories about the Southern Virunga National ParK. Congrat Pierre and good job and enjoy!

    B.

  8. # Theresa Siskind St Petersburg FLon 17 May 2008 at 9:22 am

    Wow, these gorillas sure have a lot of attitude…gotta love it! Thanks Pierre and Safari, for letting us visit with them. They sure impressed us!

  9. # Christine C.on 17 May 2008 at 9:48 am

    Pierre — this video absolutely made my day! I am so happy to see this gorilla family thriving, and with such attitudes too. Just gourgeous…thank you!

  10. # selles brotons (France)on 17 May 2008 at 2:32 pm

    Dear Pierre, thank you for these superb images. It’s a pity that it is a little short… But which happiness to see Tsongo and dynamic Mwasa and Kambula - which are caught already for of Sylverback.
    That really given pleasure of re-examining such scenes. Thank you with your guide and all the team to which I address all my sympathy and my thanks for their courage and their devotion. Please continue to get to us of also strong moment of emotion.

  11. # Lucia Cristiana, Brasilon 17 May 2008 at 9:30 pm

    Dian Fossey would be pride… Thanks.

  12. # Tonyon 18 May 2008 at 5:45 am

    It’s delightful to watch them going about their daily business, no politics to worry about, no conflict, no constantly complaining about not having enough. Why can’t we humans ever be content like this, and leave those species that are, along with their habitats, alone.

    Tony

  13. # Robert Williamson 18 May 2008 at 8:53 am

    Well said, Tony. Maybe one day… Thanks, Pierre!

  14. # Pirjo,Finlandon 18 May 2008 at 11:59 am

    Thank you for the video and giving us a chance to see these wonderful animals in their natural habitat.

  15. # Marie-Claire, Tucson AZon 19 May 2008 at 1:55 pm

    Fantastic - thanks for sharing this very moving footage!

  16. # Iris, Parison 20 May 2008 at 2:07 am

    Thank you, Safari and Pierre, for a wonderful glimpse at gorillas in the wild. I wish I could have been there with you! Iris

  17. # PAOLA, Italyon 25 May 2008 at 7:54 am

    Hi pierre, beautiful video! I envy you so much! You can see gorillas unrecorded! I’m studing veterinary medicine at University of Milano and I wuold like to became a gorilla’s doctor. How can I do to realize my dream? paola

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