Gorillas in our midst - one-off jungle encounter a boon for conservation efforts

Video showing a nerve-wracking encounter between an American eco-tourist and a troop of mountain gorillas in Uganda last month, has taken on a life of its own as a promotional tool for gorilla conservation. The African Wildlife Foundation is using the extraordinary video to help protect the endangered species while the tourist, John King, continues to marvel at his good fortune. Rob Muir has more.

Reuters | January 24, 2012

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