Species: Mountain Gorilla | Location: Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
After two days of gorilla treks in Uganda, we hiked in search of mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Our guide reminded us that humans and gorillas have 98 percent identical DNA, and this silverback's soulful eyes express a lot.
About The Photographer
Tim Gray is executive VP of the Golden Globes, after many decades of working at Variety magazine. He lives in Southern California and has traveled to all seven continents.Vote for this photo in the Nat Hab's 2024 Guest Photo Contest People’s Choice Awards! You can vote once per day, and each time you vote you’ll be entered for the chance to win a $500 Visa Gift Card or a $500 WWF Donation.