Gorillas Collection (#5)

A Silverback Gorilla perched in a tree at Twycross Zoo. 14th January 1982

Two Silverback Gorillas in their enclosure at Twycross Zoo. 14th January 1982

Salome, Baby Gorilla, tips the scales at 8lbs 12ozs, during routine checkup at London Zoo, 6th October 1976. Salome (born 16th July 1976) is being hand reared by keeper Ron Smith and his wife

Ron Smith, Zoo Keeper, speaking with Clifford Preece 15, who witnessed an incident with Guy the Gorilla at London Zoo, pictured standing outside Gorilla Cage, 18th June 1956

Feeding time for Salome, Baby Gorilla, aged 8 weeks old, fed by Keeper, Ron Smith at visitors eagerly look on, at London Zoo, 20th September 1976

BABY DOLL Gorilla gives birth to baby KIBABU, at Howley Park Zoo, pictured 31st May 1977

Saul the baby gorilla at London Zoo

15 year-old London Zoo gorilla Lomie nibbles on a few blades of grass

A young mountain gorilla

An expectant mother gorilla at Chester Zoo Circa 1980

Eight month Thomas Philllips drops into Bristol Zoo to meet Lea the lonely baby Gorilla who was abandoned by his mother, November 1982

Gorilla sitting down by the lake at Chester Zoo. October 1977

A gorilla at Chester Zoo August 1979

Game keeper with baby gorilla on his shoulders

Abandoned baby apes in bed together with pink cuddly rabbit stuffed toys Asante the gorilla, becky the chimp and Lee the orang-utan Twycross Zoo, Leeds June 1985 © Mirrorpix

Asante the abandoned baby gorilla being weighed Sitting in scales June 1985 © Mirrorpix

Gorilla Jo-Jo at Chester Zoo seems to be in a bad mood... 1977 A©Mirrorpix
Gorilla Jo-Jo at Chester Zoo seems to be in a bad mood... 1977 © Mirrorpix

Lomie the Gorilla October 1980 Pregnant at Blackpool Zoo

Bottle time for Salome the gorilla baby at London Zoo

Delilah gave birth to a premature baby weighing 3. 5 lb The fathers name is Samson
Delilah gave birth to a premature baby weighing 3.5 lb The fathers name is Samson circa 1983

Game keeper with baby gorilla on his shoulders

The baby boy gets excited in the presence of his new friend - a baby gorilla

The Great North Run 27 June 1982 - A pair of gorillas monkey about

At the ripe old age of 2 years, tiny Caroline Smith, daughter of Ken Smith Superintendant at the Jersey, Channel Islands Zoo is the real friends of all the animals

The Laughing Gorilla. One of Chester ZooOs unusual inmates, two mountain gorillas, rarely seen in captivity. The male gorilla in the picture appears always to be laughing. August 1966 W7633-005

Two baby orphan gorillas Tamirilla (left) and Tambabi drinking milk from their bottles at Howletts Zoo park in Kent March 1987

Cute: Animals: Apes and Monkeys. The first pictures of Chessington ZooIs new baby gorillas

Guy the gorilla goes through one of his shows of strength acts, but don t worry the iron bars were bent this shape by a mere man. May 1974 P004118

A gorilla takes advice from Mike Colbourne, park keeper for Bristol Zoo. November 1992 P011782

Gorilla Diana cradling her baby. November 1992 P011781

Three month old baby gorilla Rebecca at Bristol Zoo. May 1975

Chessington Zoos infant gorillas, Bafia the male, and Kumba the female, are having their first Christmas at the Zoo. They both had a stocking with small cuddly and plastic toys

Chessington Zoos infant gorillas, Bafia the male, and Kumba the female, are having their first Christmas at the Zoo. They both had a stocking with small cuddly and plastic toys

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Rwanda, a silverback gorilla in the Parc Des Volcans

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Mountain Gorilla infant hanging on tree. Date:

Gorilla - male sitting on haunches, distribution - central Africa, Congo, Zaire, Rwanda
USH-3852 Gorilla - male sitting on haunches distribution - central Africa, Congo, Zaire, Rwanda Gorilla gorilla Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Gorilla - female carrying baby animal, distribution - central Africa, Congo, Zaire, Rwanda
USH-3845 Gorilla - female carrying baby animal, distribution - central Africa, Congo, Zaire, Rwanda Gorilla gorilla Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lowland Gorilla
JD-15605 LOWLAND GORILLA - close-up of face Jersey Zoo Gorilla g. gorilla John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

LOWLAND GORILLA - close-up scratching head
WAT-5404 LOWLAND GORILLA - close-up scratching head Gorilla gorilla M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Western lowland gorilla, zoo animal
Portrait of a Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) in a zoo; Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Close-up of a Gorilla face
Close view of the face a gorilla (Gorilla gorilla); Florida, United States of America

Western lowland gorilla at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, USA
Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo; Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America

Portrait of eastern gorilla sitting on the leafy forest floor in the misty jungle, Rwanda, Africa
Mountain gorilla, Gorilla beringei beringei, resting in misty forest

An adolescent gorilla climbs a tree in dense brush of the impenetrable forest.; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

An adolescent mountain gorilla, Gorilla gorilla beringei, holding a piece of bamboo; Parc des Volcans, Rwanda

Silverback male Mountain Gorilla, named Kahungye, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Buhoma, Uganda
Closeup portrait of the Silverback male Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) named Kahungye in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park; Buhoma, Uganda

Portrait of eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei) through the leaves in the jungle, Rwanda, Africa
Close-up portrait of a male eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei) through the leaves in the jungle; Rwanda, Africa

An adult gorilla rests on the ground in dense vegetation of the impenetrable forest.; Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

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In the lush rainforests of central Africa, specifically in Congo, Zaire, and Rwanda, majestic creatures known as gorillas roam freely. Among them is the Lowland Gorilla, a gentle giant that captivates us with its sheer size and grace. In this captivating image, we witness a female gorilla tenderly carrying her precious baby animal on her back, showcasing the strong maternal instincts that define these incredible beings. Venturing into the misty mountains of Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park brings us face to face with another subspecies of gorilla - the Mountain Gorilla. Here, in the Sabyinyo Group, we encounter a magnificent silverback standing proudly amidst a picturesque meadow. His commanding presence exudes wisdom and strength as he leads his family through their natural habitat. Further exploring this enchanting park reveals yet another awe-inspiring sight - an alpha male Silverback Mountain Gorilla from Virunga Volcanoes in Rwanda's African heartland. This remarkable creature stands tall against all odds as he protects his troop within their mountainous sanctuary. Not far away lies a heartwarming scene where a female Mountain Gorilla gently cradles her adorable baby in Volcanoes National Park. The bond between mother and child is undeniable here; it reminds us of our own capacity for love and tenderness. Moving westward to explore more species within this extraordinary primate family brings us to Snowflake - an adult male Western Lowland Gorilla who possesses an incredibly rare albino appearance. A close-up shot captures his striking features: head held high with piercing eyes that seem to hold ancient wisdom within them. Returning once again to central Africa's dense forests showcases yet another endearing side of these magnificent creatures - playful baby gorillas frolicking about under watchful gazes from their attentive mothers. Their innocent curiosity mirrors our own fascination with these intelligent animals.