Gorilla Family & Me
Gordon Buchanan realises a lifelong dream by gaining the trust of a family of rare Grauer's gorillas, the largest primates on Earth.
- 2015-2015
- 1 season
- Documentary
Gordon Buchanan realises a lifelong dream by gaining the trust of a family of rare Grauer's gorillas, the largest primates on Earth.
Season 1 Episode Guide
2 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
In the dangerous forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gordon Buchanan meets the fearsome leader of his gorilla family, Chimanuka, and two baby gorillas, one a lonely orphan. As Gordon gains the trust of these mysterious, seldom-seen gorillas, he discovers their incredible compassion and gets caught up in a battle between giant rival silverbacks for control of the family.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Gordon Buchanan returns to the Democratic Republic of Congo to discover the fate of his gorilla family. When he left, Chimanuka the silverback was being challenged by a rival. At stake were the lives of two of his children, Marhale the orphan and the baby Mwira. Having reconnected with his family, Gordon discovers they face a new threat - poachers in the forest. Can Gordon and the rangers help secure the future of our gorilla family?