FROM INFANT TO ICON: THE RISE OF THE SILVERBACK GORILLA

The journey of a silverback gorilla is a compelling one. Hailing into a troop, these young gorillas learn the ways of their kin, observing and imitating the graceful silverbacks that lead them. As they mature, their size expands dramatically, {eventually{ reaching adulthood. At this point, a young male has to showcase his strength and leadership qu