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SUBMISSION: Matthieu and Matabishi by Adam Kiefer

The Mountain Gorillas of Virunga National Park reside in some of the most fragile real estate in the world. Constantly under threat from rebel militias, loss of habitat, and most recently oil exploration, these majestic Great Apes continue to beat the odds and survive. In this photo, Virunga National Park Ranger Matthieu embraces the young male Mountain Gorilla orphan, Matabishi.