Gorillas In The Mist

Gentle giants of the great apes, close to humans Spirit, nature, sympathy for loving family Mighty vegetarians walking Congo jungle Hunted for food and skins, imprisoned in zoos Endangered species, threatened with extinction. Family leader, gigantic silver-backed male Father, protector, too heavy to sleep in trees Sleeps on jungle floor, family sleeping above. Moving furtively, silently from place to place Babies happily clinging to mothers' backs Silver-back guarding protecting family Leading group of nine to feast in safety. Men with spears, bows and arrows come Gorilla meat soon on sale in village markets.