Despite its relatively small size (330 sq km), Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to almost half of the world’s population of wild mountain gorillas. As of 2018, the mountain gorilla was listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. Thankfully, conservation efforts have led to an increase in numbers and the overall population is now believed to be at more than 1,000 individuals.

During my time observing the mountain gorillas we spent around one hour in the company of the Oruzogo group, led by Bakwate, the dominant alpha Silverback. In this recording we hear Bakwate vocalising with two females of the group.

UNESCO listing: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Recorded by Colin Hunter.

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This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world’s most famous sights.

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