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Futureproof Extra: In the Midst of Gorillas

Dr Michael Leach, full time wildlife author and photographer, joins Jonathan to discuss his time living with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda.

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06.30 26 Feb 2019


Futureproof Extra: In the Midst of Gorillas



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06.30 26 Feb 2019


 

For years western culture has promoted the image of gorillas through characters such as King Kong; but what if intelligence, curiosity, and vulnerability were to replace these misconceptions of one of the worlds most fascinating creatures?

How do we foster greater understanding of our closely related cousins and what is it like to walk among them?

Dr Michael Leach, full time wildlife author and photographer, joins Jonathan to discuss his time living with the mountain gorillas of Rwanda.


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