Videos & Webinars
VIDEO | The Silverback
Africa’s endangered mountain gorillas have family units like our own, creating a strong human connection to these great apes. This primal allure is especially powerful for safari guide Richard de Gouveia, whose professional journey was shaped by childhood tragedy. Today, his love for family and nature inspire him to share Africa’s wild primates with travelers.
VIDEO | Walking with Gorillas: A Rwandan Guide Story
Rwandan ranger Jolie Mukiza has been leading nature travelers to view endangered mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park since 2012. One of three female guides currently leading gorilla treks in the park, Jolie hikes this mountainous area five days a week during the high season, delighting her guests with her enthusiasm, expertise, and in-depth knowledge of the local terrain and wildlife.
WEBINAR | Conservation Connect: Celebrate World Gorilla Day with GRACE
September 24 is World Gorilla Day, and what better occasion to kick off our new series of live interviews and viewer Q&As with eco experts: Conservation Connect? Nat Hab's Brooke Mitchell talks with Dr. Katie Fawcett, primatologist and Acting Executive & Science Director at the Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education (GRACE) Center. Learn about the critically endangered Grauer's gorilla, which is found only in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and find out what GRACE is doing to protect these primates and their rainforest habitats.
WEBINAR | Big Bites: Meet the Strongest Mouths in the Animal Kingdom
The Big Bad Wolf had a toothy grin, but when it comes to animals with the strongest bites, he doesn't top the list! Expedition Leader Arpita Dutta introduces us to the creatures with the most powerful chompers, including predators like polar bears, crocodiles and great white sharks, and herbivores like gorillas. Learn how scientists measure bite force and how different species use their super-strong bites, from attacking and defending against other animals to tearing and grinding food. Plus, find out how human bites stack up against other animals!
WEBINAR | Meet the Primates of Africa
From lemurs to chimps to mountain gorillas, get to know the primates of Africa, how they evolved, and where you can see them in the wild on a Nat Hab adventure.
