As our hour with the gorilla family came to an end, they suddenly darted into the dense forest, disappearing into the greenery. Just as we thought the moment was over, we spotted them again—this time scaling trees, with the silverback leading the way. He climbed effortlessly to this vantage point, settling into the crook of the tree to survey his world. There’s a quiet power in the way he sits, high above the forest floor, gazing out over his domain with a calm yet commanding presence.