Congo (Battle For Virunga)

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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

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