In this episode of Wild Lives by Faunographic we chat to Andre Bauma, a legendary ranger, guide and wildlife rescuer who has devoted his life to caring for the mountain gorillas of Virunga National Park, in the Congo.
Rescuing wildlife in a region ravaged by militia and rampant poaching takes the heart of a giant – but Andre Bauma is as humble as he is a great storyteller. In this podcast, Andre reveals how his work on the frontlines at Virunga have taught him exactly how to communicate with wild gorillas – and how he’s used that experience to help orphaned mountain gorillas like Ndakasi, Ndeze, Matabishi and Musuka heal from their traumatic pasts.

Please note: This episode may be emotional at times. Also, sometimes the sound isn’t as clean as we would’ve liked, as the phone line between Sydney and the Virunga wilderness wasn’t always clear. But Andre’s incredible stories make up for that!

* Portrait of Andre photo: with thanks to LuAnne Cadd for virunga.org

In this episode of Wild Lives by Faunographic we chat to Andre Bauma, a legendary ranger, guide and wildlife rescuer who has devoted his life to caring for the mountain gorillas of Virunga National Park, in the Congo. Rescuing wildlife in a region ravaged by militia and rampant poaching takes the heart of a giant &ndash; but Andre Bauma is as humble as he is a great storyteller. In this podcast, Andre reveals how his work on the frontlines at Virunga have taught him exactly how to communicate with wild gorillas &ndash; and how he&rsquo;s used that experience to help orphaned mountain gorillas like Ndakasi, Ndeze, Matabishi and Musuka heal from their traumatic pasts.
Please note:&nbsp;This episode may be emotional at times. Also, sometimes the sound isn&rsquo;t as clean as we would&rsquo;ve liked, as the phone line between Sydney and the Virunga wilderness wasn&rsquo;t always clear. But Andre&rsquo;s incredible stories make up for that!
* Portrait of Andre photo: with thanks to LuAnne Cadd for&nbsp;virunga.org

Get up close and personal with the animals you love! Season 2 of your favourite wildlife podcast shares the real-life stories of life in the field with naturalists, rangers, photographers, adventurers and a whole lot more. Powered by Faunographic and hosted by Australian journalist and photographer, Rachelle Mackintosh, each episode reveals deeply personal frontline stories as we get close to tigers, great white sharks, wolves, grizzly bears – and everything with fur, feathers and fins in between. From jaw-dropping close encounters to poignant insights into what makes these creatures tick, WILD LIVES by Faunographic will give you all the feels. Subscribe today!

Get up close and personal with the animals you love! Season 2 of your favourite wildlife podcast shares the real-life stories of life in the field with naturalists, rangers, photographers, adventurers and a whole lot more. Powered by Faunographic and hosted by Australian journalist and photographer, Rachelle Mackintosh, each episode reveals deeply personal frontline stories as we get close to tigers, great white sharks, wolves, grizzly bears &ndash; and everything with fur, feathers and fins in between. From jaw-dropping close encounters to poignant insights into what makes these creatures tick, WILD LIVES by Faunographic will give you all the feels. Subscribe today!

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WILD LIVES by faunographic

Humble, passionate, and dedicated - gorilla carer Andre Bauma has literally risked his life to protect the Congo's wild mountain gorillas. Here, he shares some of his most memorable moments.

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