Alison Lee Rubie, The pearls of Africa (NATURE WILDERNESS 2024)

Uganda is often regarded as "The Pearl of Africa". And it's no wonder why. With these incredible mountain gorillas calling Uganda home, they certainly are the gem of Uganda. Being allowed to be in their presence for even just a short while is a privilege I will never take for granted. This lovely youngster was curiously looking at his playmates playing higher up in the trees.

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