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"The survival of mountain gorillas depends wholly on our knowledge, interest, and compassion, forever. This book, with its vivid photographs, brings us up-to-date on the plight and the promise of mountain gorilla conservation."— George Schaller, Wildlife Conservation Society

"Every visit I ever had with mountain gorillas ended in tears. My emotions exploded as I drove away with my back to the silhouette of the Virunga volcanoes. I was always given more by the gorillas, the trackers, and researchers than I could ever find a way to give back with my photographs. Gene Eckhart and Annette Lanjouw's new book brings me home again, reminding us all of the world treasure that exists so tenuously in this one spot on our fragile planet. The political situation around the mountain gorilla habitat is still the biggest risk for this vulnerable population. This volume serves as a sensitive reminder of what we have and what we collectively stand to lose. Let us never stand silently by as this treasure is destroyed." – Michael "Nick" Nichols - National Geographic Magazine

"This book is a 'must read' for anyone wishing to delve below the surface on the subject of mountain gorilla conservation. It is simply the best treatise of the subject I have ever seen—and is beautifully punctuated with striking photographs. Eckhart and Lanjouw have given us the next best thing to being there!"— Mark Nolting, President of the Africa Adventure Company and author of Africa's Top Wildlife Countries