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2016 Wildlife Photo Contest

Mountain Gorillas, Rushegura Group, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Mommy Loves You!

Species: Mountain Gorillas, Rushegura Group | Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

During an African gorilla trek we came across this beautiful female silverback and her 3 month old baby. She let us sit there and just watch as she constantly seemed to be showing off her child to us like a proud momma. They would stroke each other, hug one another and gaze into each other's eyes lovingly. It was a moment that only a photo can do partial justice.

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