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Cattledog

(5,914 posts) Sat Apr 20, 2019, 01:22 PM Apr 2019

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Gorillias pose with Anti-Poaching Officers [View all]

The gorillas live in Virunga National Park – a UNESCO world heritage site in the Democratic Republic of Congo – and can be seen posing in pics with anti-poaching officers. This is their sanctuary; the magnificent creatures live a dangerous life and are constantly under threat of being hunted and illegally sold as ‘bushmeat’. Unfortunately, over the last 20 years, the area has been ‘deeply’ impacted by war. ‘Virunga is protected by a dedicated team of over 600 rangers,’ a statement reads on the Virguna website.

https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/20/gorillas-put-selfie-game-shame-pose-anti-poaching-officers-9276776/

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Gorillias pose with Anti-Poaching Officers [View all] Cattledog Apr 2019 OP

That is just an incredible photo rurallib Apr 2019 #1

Bless those there to protect them... hlthe2b Apr 2019 #2

Great photo Demovictory9 Apr 2019 #3

They're smart and know who's helping them and who isn't donkeypoofed Apr 2019 #4

I followed my granddaughter into a gorilla exhibit at my local zoo. Cracklin Charlie Apr 2019 #5

That's a wonderful image. Thank you. And I *KNOW* that most animals share our erronis Apr 2019 #8

I can't forget a TV show I saw a while ago where one died. BigmanPigman Apr 2019 #9

While radically cute, sad both mother & baby will never know freedom RiverStone Apr 2019 #10

Great story! red dog 1 Apr 2019 #14

Awwww, what a wonderful story! Thanks for sharing it donkeypoofed Apr 2019 #19

I wonder how self-actualization they nay have. RandySF Apr 2019 #12

The one on the left is adorable. murielm99 Apr 2019 #6

He has my figure!! RandySF Apr 2019 #13

Well, they are our part of our extended family. paleotn Apr 2019 #24

Are those females? Farmer-Rick Apr 2019 #7

Anti-poaching hero! Great pic RiverStone Apr 2019 #11

Outstanding photo! red dog 1 Apr 2019 #15

Another photo crazytown Apr 2019 #16

That is a great photo!! blueseas Apr 2019 #32

Best thing I've seen all day.. mountain grammy Apr 2019 #17

Ranger killed weeks after reopening of Virunga national park soryang Apr 2019 #18

That's crazy. Never saw gorillas stand up Pepsidog Apr 2019 #20

It looks like a publicity photo for an 80s British rock band nuxvomica Apr 2019 #21

I saw Jim Jefffords' show about these heroes. JohnnyRingo Apr 2019 #22

The only good poacher is a dead poacher. flvegan Apr 2019 #23

Does anyone else wonder if these are either fake or dangerous? lostnfound Apr 2019 #25

I didn't think gorillas outdo stand upright like that. Dream Girl Apr 2019 #30

Stunning Me. Apr 2019 #26

How charming! K&R. nt tblue37 Apr 2019 #27

I worked with gorillas a little. MuseRider Apr 2019 #28

Killed for bushmeat. What a waste! keithbvadu2 Apr 2019 #29

The apes look like bored gangsters in suits with their hands in their pockets. Its a beautiful Nitram Apr 2019 #31