Nothing shows love and gratitude better than a hug, and this affectionate gorilla knows it well!
She decided to share some tender moments with the man who risked his life to protect her: a park ranger.
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The beautiful scene unfolded in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“I felt very happy with the photos, especially the one where Ndazi leans towards Andre,” Shannon told CatersNews.
This is not the first time mountain gorillas have posed for photographs with their caretakers.
Virunga National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to “the last of the world’s critically endangered mountain gorillas.”