The Great Apes

[Tshokwane]

Credits to Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International.

Silverback Kubaha, who is now leading Isabukuru's group, has been especially caring towards the orphan gorillas since Isabukuru's death. Here he is seen waiting for them to cross the stream and staying close by their side.

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This is an interesting, although not uncommon, reaction from this male.

Why do I said this? Well, the late Isabukuru had the costume of going away from the group to fight rival silverbacks, and several times when he was away, Kubaha tried to assort his dominance on the group and even killed youngsters fathered by Isabukuru.

It goes to show how complex these creatures are. Reply