When a mountain gorilla charges, running is about the worst thing you can do. Getting out of his way, however, is a very good idea. This moment came on our third gorilla trek. What began as a calm encounter shifted instantly when the youngest silverback decided to make his presence known. Without warning, he rose up, locked onto us, let out a sharp vocalization—and then exploded forward, charging straight through our group. It may look like aggression, but this was something else entirely. Had h