National Geographic Channels Explorer Series with Correspondent Justin Hall
Virunga is in a place others have called the heart of darkness. A Jurassic landscape of dense jungles and active volcanoes… The National Park is home to innumerable species but most importantly it’s home to the last of our world’s mountain gorillas … Sadly, it’s also home to 30 or so armed militia groups who fight for control of the area’s gold, timber and diamonds.
Essentially, It’s a war zone where gorillas and those that defend them are literally in the crosshairs…
Here are a few DIgital Extras / behind the scenes footage:
Battle for Virunga: Digital Extras
Q&A Nat Geo Justin talks about his assignment: Plus lots more videos & images…
Close Encounter1: Meeting the Gorillas
Ak’s & AlcoholL Meeting The Mia Mia Child Warriors
Five Things To Know About Virunga:
National Geographic Studios: Beamed into the homes and television sets of over 400 million households around the globe and delivering its message in 75 languages… now that’s what I call a powerful platform worth being involved in…
If you want to know more or get involved here are a few links highlighting the key organisations involved in the defence of the gorillas and how you might support the families of the fallen.