Several gorillas from the Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, posed for photos with the guards who protect them from poachers.
These noble animals are in constant danger, and Virunga National Park maintains more than 600 rangers, according to the park's website.
Local residents who apply for the job go through exhaustive training and risk their lives every day to save animals, including endangered mountain gorillas. They have developed a special bond with animals, as evidenced by the photos.
Photos are posted on the site The Elite Anti Poaching Units And Combat Trackers Facebook page to show not only the beauty of these animals, but also the important work that guards do in the fight against poaching.
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