Slow And Steady
Damian was able to sense that the gorillas felt comfortable with his presence. This was the moment he decided to introduce Victoria to Ima and Djalta. She made her way out of the boat and waded through the water to approach them at the river bank. “I decided to gently ease my way ashore. I didn’t want to frighten them and I wanted to make sure that they were relaxed,” Victoria recounted. Both Ima and Djalta were comfortable with Damian, probably because they remembered who he was. However, how would they react to a stranger?
Slow And Steady
Victoria Approaches
Damian had been sitting on the river bank when Victoria made her way to where they were. She was only a few feet away from him when he asked her to freeze and remain in her spot. Damian first wanted to make sure that the gorillas would not react aggressively to her presence. This was crucial.
Victoria Approaches