“David Attenborough Returns to Rwanda: 'Gorilla Story' Revisits Primate Kingdom Nearly 50 Y” — what this page in the network covers. Nearly 50 years after David Attenborough's iconic "Life on Earth" introduced the world to Rwanda's mountain gorillas, a new documentary, "Gorilla Story: To... Condé Nast TravelerApr 20, 2026 • 7:52 PM1 views Nearly 50 years after David Attenborough's iconic "Life on Earth" introduced the world to Rwanda's mountain gorillas, a new documentary, "Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough," marks a poignant return to Volcanoes National Park.
The film celebrates the remarkable recovery of the mountain gorilla population, from critically endangered to over 1,000 individuals, a testament to dedicated conservation efforts, anti-poaching patrols, and responsible ecotourism. It skillfully weaves historical footage with contemporary observations, highlighting the crucial work of Rwandan park rangers and researchers. The documentary also addresses ongoing challenges, including habitat fragmentation, climate change, and disease transmission risks. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.