Why Silverback Gorillas Are Finally Making a Comeback

Deep in the volcanic forests of Central Africa, a dedicated team of veterinarians is performing medical miracles to keep the mountain gorilla from vanishing forever. This is the story of extreme conservation, where house calls involve trekking through dense jungles to treat 400-pound silverbacks...

51 min - Nature & Wildlife - Real Wild

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