The PBS documentary series Nature returns with a new episode, “Silverback,” airing on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.
This installment follows filmmaker Vianet Djenguet as he embarks on a challenging mission to habituate a protective 500-pound silverback, in a last-ditch effort to save the critically endangered Eastern lowland gorillas.
The episode offers a unique perspective on the delicate and vital work of conservationists. Djenguet and his team must gain the trust of these majestic creatures to ensure their survival. The Eastern lowland gorilla species faces critical endangerment, and this documentary focuses on their plight and the efforts to protect them.
Nature: Silverback airs on PBS on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.