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Silverback Western Lowland Gorilla Strikes a Pose
Photo: A silverback western lowland gorilla strikes a pose
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The silverback is the alpha male of the gorilla troop. He leads the troop to feeding areas, protects them, and even helps to take care of weaned, young gorillas.
Photograph by Michael Nichols
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