Follow the life of a baby gorilla, born in the mountains of Africa, from birth to her sixth birthday, when she is grown up.

In a magical place called the Congo, in the beautiful forests and jungles of Virunga National Park, lives a young female mountain gorilla named Miza. She was just like any other baby gorilla, riding on her mother's back, playing, taking naps. Then, one day, when Miza and her mother were out searching for food, Miza's mother disappeared, leaving her baby alone and frightened. Miza's father, a fierce silverback named Kabirizi and the leader of Virunga's...

Describes the habitat, lifestyle, infancy, predators, relationship with humans, and future of this intelligent primate.

"A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of gorillas, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these powerful apes"--

Very simple information on gorillas and how they live together in groups. Text in both English and Spanish.

WILDLIFE (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). A look at the social and emotional lives, as well as communication methods, of gorillas. Ages 7+