The Dangers of Gorilla Conservation
Season 43
Episode 1
About the Episode
Filmmaker Vianet Djenguet documents the dangerous but vital process of habituating a notoriously protective 500-pound silverback. Habituation is a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas from extinction but it does not come without risks.
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Extras
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Preview of Dracula’s Hidden Kingdom
Discover the wildlife of Transylvania, a mysterious region hiding some of Europe’s last wilderness.0:30 -
Rare Gorilla Family Moment Caught on Camera
A mother gorilla feeds her infant within the gaze of the outsiders.2:19 -
Preview of Silverback
In Congo, filmmaker Vianet Djenguet comes face to face with the forest’s largest gorilla.0:30 -
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Filming Ireland's Harsh Landscapes
Director John Murray takes us inside the making of "Wild Ireland: Kingdom of Stone."7:34 -
Director Anton Ptushkin's Vlog | Inside "Saving the Animals of Ukraine"
Director Anton Ptushkin discusses his experience working on "Saving the Animals of Ukraine."7:25 -
Filming in a War Zone
Go behind the scenes with Director Anton Ptushkin, as he navigates filming in a war zone.6:25 -
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