Gorilla Family & Me

Gorilla Family & Me (2015)

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Gordon Buchanan travels to the Democratic Republic of Congo to meet a family of rare Grauer's gorillas.

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Scheduleevery Monday, Sunday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E02Episode 2Dec 27, 2015
S01E01Episode 1Dec 21, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Gorilla Family & Me' premiere?

'Gorilla Family & Me' premiered on December 28, 2015.

Who is the host and narrator of the show?

Wildlife filmmaker, Gordon Buchanan, is both the host and narrator of 'Gorilla Family & Me'.

Where was the show filmed?

The show was filmed in the Virunga Mountains, which is a range that spans across the borders of Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

What is the focus of the series?

The focus of 'Gorilla Family & Me' is the lives of endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

How many gorilla families are featured in the series?

The series features two gorilla families, the Mubare and the Habinyanja.

What challenges do the gorillas face in their environment?

The gorillas face several challenges in their environment such as poaching, habitat loss, and climate change.

What is the significance of the Virunga Mountains?

The Virunga Mountains are home to over 400 mountain gorillas, which is roughly half of the world's population.

What is the name of the gorilla family that is the focus of the first episode?

The Mubare gorilla family is the focus of the first episode of 'Gorilla Family & Me'.

Who was the individual responsible for founding the Mubare gorilla family?

A dominant male gorilla named Ruhondeza, who died in 2012 at the age of 50, founded the Mubare gorilla family.

What is the name of the dominant silverback male of the Habinyanja family?

The dominant silverback male of the Habinyanja family is called Munyinga.

What is a silverback gorilla?

A silverback gorilla is a mature male gorilla that has a silver-colored patch of hair on their back.

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