Mountian Gorillas Gorilla gorilla beringei

	Meet Guhonda, alpha male of a family troop on Mount Sabyinyo. Each Gorilla is unique and by referring to the nose photo we were able to recognize some of Guhonda's family. Gorillas resemble humans closely. Only 2% of their DNA differs from us, the most important part being the gene that allows speech. Click for large image
Gorillas playing in the sunshine

Gorilla Mom

Guhonda's father, Ryango with a female & her baby.

This gentle female was preparing to charge me because I was standing too close to our guide, Francois. He has known this troop of gorillas since he was a child and she considered him part of her troop. Francois grabbed and pulled me back just in time. She made her point!

The Gorillas were very human in their movements and acts. Here we have a father lecturing his son.
And then there were the kids
The look on Linda’s face after she had seen the Gorillas was as priceless as the Gorillas themselves.
. Click for large image	After visiting Guhonda we met a young artist and purchased this great souvenir.