Young Silverback Tries to Prove His Strength | Growing Up Wild | BBC Earth

Only the dominant male in this group of silverback gorillas is allowed to mate with the females in the group, leaving the younger males somewhat outcast. This youngster has two choices – to take on the dominant male, or to leave home to secure a female.

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