Proud Silverback Gorilla Stands in the Middle of the Road to Block Traffic So His Family Can Safely Cross

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Photographers for the BBC Earth program Gorilla Family and Me captured heartwarming footage of a proud and protective silverback gorilla who stood like a statue in the middle of the road in order to block any oncoming traffic that would impede the safe crossing of his big family. The silverback didn’t move until every last family member was on the other side.

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Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.