Honey No. 2 or 3 Waiting Patiently Until The Silverback Gets His Fill...

By Winston D. Munnings

On 11 May 2008

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Honey No. 2 or 3 Waiting Patiently Until The Silverback Gets His Fill...

Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla)
Miami Metro Zoo – Miami, Florida

Gorillas are the largest member of the Ape family. Throughout Africa, they live in extended families called a Troop led by a Silverback Male. Matured males are referred to as Silverbacks because the hair on their back develops a silver-grey characteristic at about 12 years of age. Troops spend their day foraging for fruits, leaves and various plants throughout their territory. These gentle giants are endangered due to poaching and habitat destruction. Families give birth to a single offspring after a 9-month gestation.

2 Responses

  • On 11 May 2008 Meg Ryan said:

    Wow. This is gorgeous. I especially love the composition -- it really makes the gorilla the center of attention. He sort of looks like he's meditating. :)

  • Noa Siegrist

    On 11 May 2008 Noa Siegrist gave props:

    He look so vulnerable!

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