This closeup of Ndume is closer than most people have ever been to a silverback. And thanks to the magic of a zoom lense (and Ron Cohn), you can even look directly into his eyes (not recommended in the wild- unless you happen to be, say, Koko).
Ever Look into the Eyes of a Silverback?
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Photographer: Ron Cohn
Source: Gary Stanley
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