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Secret Gorillas of Mondika

Wild2005-06

Wildlife documentary. Charlotte Uhlenbroek travels to the heart of the Congo to meet a very special family of Lowland Gorillas who allow humans within 5 metres.

A very special family of Lowland gorillas are the only group in the world to allow humans within five metres. Primatologist Charlotte Uhlenbroek travels to the heart of the Congo to meet the family of silverback Kingo, who soon come to accept her as one of the family. Whilst getting to know this remarkable group, we find out about the many threats facing gorillas in the wild and their struggle to survive in the future.

40 minutes

Last on

Wed 26 Mar 200819:00
BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue) & Northern Ireland only

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  • Sun 6 Nov 200517:30
    BBC Two England
  • Mon 3 Apr 200620:00
    BBC Two Scotland
  • Sun 11 Mar 200717:40
    BBC Two England, Scotland & Northern Ireland (Analogue) only
  • Sun 11 Mar 200718:30
    BBC Two Wales (Analogue)
  • Fri 17 Aug 200719:00
    BBC Two England & Wales (Analogue) only
  • Wed 26 Mar 200819:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland (Analogue) & Northern Ireland only