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August 5, 2008 (9 images)



A baby western lowland gorilla sits in the grass in an undated photo taken the Republic of Congo. The Wildlife Conservation Society has tallied more than 125,000 western gorillas in two adjacent areas of the northern part of the Republic of Congo, which is the highest gorilla densities ever recorded, as high as eight individuals in an area smaller than half a square mile. (UPI Photo/Thomas Breuer/Wildlife Conservation Society)
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A western lowland gorilla silverback walks among members of a group of gorillas in an undated photo taken the Republic of Congo. The Wildlife Conservation Society has tallied more than 125,000 western gorillas in two adjacent areas of the northern part of the Republic of Congo, which is the highest gorilla densities ever recorded, as high as eight individuals in an area smaller than half a square mile. (UPI Photo/Thomas Breuer/Wildlife Conservation Society)
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Members of the cast for Opening Ceremonies march to the National Stadium in formation for a rehearsal in Beijing on August 5, 2008. With Opening Ceremony just three days away, the air quality is still poor. (UPI Photo/Terry Schmitt)
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American swimmer Michael Phelps practices at the National Aquatic Center, also know as the Water Cube, in preparation for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, on August 5, 2008. Phelps is in the running for a record eight gold medals. Opening Ceremonies will be held on August 8. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)
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