A Young Male Gorilla Cares For His Aging Mother | The Shabani Family | Higashiyama Zoo

#gorilla #Kiyomasa #Nene
Nene is a female gorilla estimated to be 49 years old. In human terms, she is about 73-78years old, which is quite elderly.
She was born in the wild in Africa, so her birthday is unknown.
She has two children at higashiyama zoo.
daughter Ai (18yr Old) and son Kiyomasa (9yr Old).
Ai is the daughter between Ricky a male gorilla who has already died and Nene.
Kiyomasa is the son she had with Shabani.
For several years now, Nene has been unable to keep up with her pack mates due to her advanced age and slow movements, so she spends most of her time alone.
Her daughter Ai sometimes takes care of Nene, but her son Kiyomasa doesn't spend much time with Nene, perhaps because he's ready to leave his parents.
However, the other day, I happened to see that Kiyomasa spending time with his mother Nene.
It was very touching to see Kiyomasa walking with Nene, taking care of her while she was moving slowly.
Nene looked really happy to be spending time with her son, Kiyomasa.
Kiyomasa must be her rock.
This video was taken Nov 2021.
Chapters
00:00 Nene and Her Son Kiyomasa
02:09 The Family Gathers to Nene
04:35 Kiyomasa and Nene Dating
06:33 Kiyomasa Taking care of Nene
The Shabani family
Resident: Higashiyama Zoo, Nagoya, Japan
Shabani: ♂ silverback
Nene: ♀ (first wife)
Ai: ♀ (second wife)
Kiyomasa: ♂(Nene's Son)
Annie: ♀ (Ai's Daughter)
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[@kenzpenz]

I am 84 years old and feel old age creeping into my life. I am surprised I lasted this long with two tours in combat in Vietnam. Life is hard enough without war making things more difficult. I admire the way the son cares for his Mom. My kids do help my wife care for me, but thankfully I can get around quite well. The Mom sets an example, her kids will have a tough time following. What a wonderful example to follow. Just watching the way she pats her son on his head as a way of saying thanks son. Thanks for sharing, my wife loved this video too.

[@chimpchimp9421]

❤️👍

[@debfisher7593]

My dad also done 2 tours in veitnam Thank u

[@nursehoney24]

Thank you sir, for your service 💜

[@migbham1]

Sir, if, at 84 years old, you're just now beginning to feel it creep into your life, you're doing quite well by most standards. Thank you for serving for our country, especially in that nasty war, and thank you for reminding me that age is only a number.

[@bellarose6509]

@Ken Bartlett: Thank you for your service!

[@2btpatch]

How nice to see Kiyomasa caring for Nene. I notice Annie following her, and Kiyomasa seems to put himself between them, shielding Nene.

[@paulineleung5980]

I like Nene 🥰, today's video is all about her. She is an older female gorilla is one of the legends 👍🏻.

[@shendaraalshedir1933]

Such beautiful and majestic giants, yet their tenderness and gentleness is amazing. They could rip your head clean off, but when does that ever happen?? They just want to be left in peace with their family. We should all behave as well as gorillas do!!👍🤗💖🐾🌈🇨🇦

[@lynngold1865]

Their love is so beautiful.When I remember back when he would cling to her chest& she would run after Shabani with Kiyomasa holding unto to her& I see him now taller than her...I tear up.When Duckie gave her a gorilla pat 2Xs..I said outloud- AWWHHHH.Great video.thx so much💙🎇💙😉

[@glynisakabonniekenzie7664]

I felt quite emotional too Lynn, Kiyo is Nenes pride and joy. Between Shabani and Nene they have raised a wonderful boy who will be a magnificent silverback.

[@shalinimaydy594]

God is great Nene is a veteran now Nene needs care and concern now God bless you kiyomasa Take care of your ageing mother with respect love 😍 affection God bless your troop Stay safe stay protected

[@karenellis1200]

My poor Nene may God 🙏 cont blessing you my lovely gorilla mom love you Nene

[@WahranRai]

Nene follows her son because she knows that Kiyomasa will defend and protect her

[@bevelynsolomon3125]

Thank you Jesus a gorilla act more human than humans

[@pommiebears]

I have two big sons. They are incredibly protective of me. It’s nature. 💜

[@may_laytrucker3127]

Shabani is good father, thought his kids well about caring and respect 🤗

[@ellenknell9645]

Awww.........so sweet!

[@concepcionchavesdominguez7989]

Son más nobles que muchos humanos

[@SeeYouInValhalla615]

...so true...if you search for real monsters...go out on the streets and look at the people...

[@bxchicc7799]

Shabani's family are so loving ❤️🦍❤️🦍

[@kandis5576]

I am lucky to have a son like this. No matter how busy he is running his business which includes frequent travel, raising two kids and being an attentive husband, he still finds time for me. His dad and I are divorced, living on opposite sides of the country, yet he finds time for him too. Videos like these warm my heart. I could watch them all day💗

[@violetnewell5076]

It's as if he senses something about Nene. He's keeping an eye on her. Bless him. She seem to be much slower.

[@evo2542]

2:38 I've noticed how the family always seems to switch between gathering around different members. It's like "It's Nene's turn to get attention."... The Shabani's turn, then Ai's. Etc.

[@consuelopando9414]

Me encanta ese amor por su madre viejita pero su padre Sabanis es un gran protector de su familia un bello espalda plateada

[@julioaranton461]

Nature's still.teaching, just open our heart!♡

[@karenshawn8406]

Is she receicving meds for her pain. She cannot have anymore babies can she? Here you go mom, sit here. Nice that he is being attentive to mom. love the Shabani family. God Bless you all

[@marbear4273]

I 💙 NeNe

[@pepapoloniosimon2742]

Pobrecita me emociono deber que su hijo está con ella 😘❤️

[@florencesourioux8850]

Adorable Néné 💚💙❤️

[@selmacirilo9075]

Nene ❤

[@pinkspider7110]

大きくなった息子と過ごすのは嬉しいよね わかるよ〜 パパとはまた違うデートは楽しいよね

[@eagleblack6254]

Nene, sa che Annie può darle fastidio e cerca di avvicinarsi a Kiyomasa che dolcemente le fa una carezza come per dire"Stai tranquilla mamma ci sono io con te". Amo tantissimo Nene!!!❤️🍀❤️😘🦍

[@chimpchimp9421]

precious🥰

[@Mbhjjjkghh]

OMG how sweet 😍😍😍

[@mariajesus5748]

Que linda família ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lisakrupsky1569]

Love nene:)

[@dreamcatcherjulie1]

I sure hope that isn't lead paint, since it's so old. The gorilla family is delightful.

[@manaawe1]

Hello 👋 SHABANI FAMILY 🙏👋 Your grown sooo well hi 👋 Mommy Shabani Relaxing 😌 Warm day Adorable Lovable Family 🥰 Aloha From Hawaii 🙋🏻🙏

[@MySkinnydip]

Kiyo has that Shabani gaze. Not as brooding right now but he is going to be a stunner like dad!

[@elizetemonteirodoprado7456]

Que lindo vê kiyomasa cuidar da sua mãe nenê que já é idosa kiyomasa Mostra o amor e respeito com a sua mãe 🦍🦍❤❤💯💯🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴

[@sandybird5785]

We need too help all animals so if u can send a dollar or two when u can ,you will help them to have a good life. They are better to each other than most humans.

[@sonjavandam1306]

Don't let the slowing down of Nene fool you, she can move pretty fast when she needs to.🕷️ Kiyomasa & Nene on a date.🤣 Thank you for sharing.🌟

[@ellenknell9645]

Yes, she can. Watch her climb those beams.

[@egrffin8534]

@@ellenknell9645 And licking the paint off the walls probably helps with that too.!

[@WahranRai]

2:50 Kiyomasa to her mom licking the wall: What are you doing mom? Nene: I'm painting the wall

[@denisehollen7973]

They put something on the wall for them like peanut butter or something

[@denisehollen7973]

Maybe it's just me but the hair on these gorillas looks awful the the balding patches, sad

[@deadsmoke198]

It's lime leaking from the poorly mixed cement and that stuff is not good for anybody, human or gorilla.

[@thomasmclarnon5844]

Very touching. God bless them

[@sweetjoesph4073]

Aww old gal Nene..those kids gave her a run for her money when they were younger.

[@may_laytrucker3127]

Poor Nene licking the walls ,she has vitamin deficiencies 😔

[@stephenbrand5661]

Lol so what vitamin do you think she's getting from the wall??

[@pommiebears]

@@stephenbrand5661 salt. That’s exactly what she’s getting from the wall.

[@stephenbrand5661]

@@pommiebears Salt isn't a vitamin and what makes you think it would be on that wall?

[@may_laytrucker3127]

@@stephenbrand5661 you are not so bright,just think about it...!

[@stephenbrand5661]

@@may_laytrucker3127 The only way salt would be on that wall is if the zoo purposely put it there as a salt lick. It's not like the wall is on a beach getting hit with salty sea breezes, do you really think that salt just accumulates on inland structures like that??

[@selmacirilo9075]

Kiomasa ❤

[@shelliepoitras2473]

Another precious family,the shamanism are amazing🥰🥰🥰🧡

[@murielvaillancourt3855]

So sad to see her licking the wall of her jail. They all seem so bored, so useless and depressed. What a sad life!

[@jannawalters232]

They should be in their natural habitats! Not living in concrete and humans gawking at them....

[@lindalumae]

I understand wanting them to be in the wild but these particular animals cannot just be released into the wild. They would die very quickly. And, if you watch anything from ape sanctuaries you will notice they have concrete and bars as well. It is required not only to protect the human caregivers but so their living quarters can be kept clean and sanitized. They lick the wall not out of boredom. It either tastes good or there was a bug or something there. They eat their own scabs and nose buggers so licking a wall is not surprising. My dog used to eat my walls! As far as them being bored - what do you think they do in the wild? They sit around a lot. They may walk farther to find food but then they sit, eat, and sleep. The animals that live in zoos today are what are saving the gorillas in the wild. People in most countries had never seen them or knew they existed until they came to zoos. Over time we came to love them because of the relationships built by zoo visitors. Then we learned of their plight and demanded they be protected. They are ambassadors and messengers so we will learn to be kinder to our fellow primates. Your strong feelings of protection for them is what is causing them to be treated better everywhere so it’s working. You might try asking questions about what you see instead of assuming it is all bad.

[@ninawest8]

I think lippity lip Nene and lippity Grandma Biddy need to be put together in the old age. I think they would enjoy eachother. Maybe or Maybe not🤔😁🦍🦍

[@toniweston4330]

These guys are packed in there, aren't they? They seem to be tripping all over each other.

[@betestefani1578]

KIYOMASA e NENE 💙❤

[@samsainty2892]

Ain't nene a bit old for that haha

[@kimberlypatton9634]

I only dream of a day when they could live free and safe and as just being girills- who and what they are.But the evil of humans messes up everything...iIt breaks my heart to see them disrespected and on public display like this in zoos.

[@mscocoa30]

Seems like Nene is licking the wall because she has Pica. Examples include stress, cultural factors, nutritional deficiencies, or pregnancy. I had a cat who licked the walls. Come to find out he only did it when I wasn't home, his was stress related.

[@silver152]

Wonderful ❤❤

[@jessesaucedo6203]

They all had to see what she was liking on

[@deborahharrop5330]

They should be living as nature intended! Very sad!

[@intellectualwarrior7226]

I feel so bad for them. Why can't they grow food in their area, plants that they eat in the wild, and why does every fn cage have no color, paint it green, and have it resemble the look of their natural habitat. Zoos are sad. People gawking all day at these beautiful majestic cousins of ours. It's heartbreaking.

[@bgant1551]

who 's supposed to grow the food ? you don't mean the gorillas.

[@hadassah2998]

Awwwww!

[@dudadossantos3646]

Que fofos 🤗 mais que pena que nene e má e ela só gosta do kiyomasa

[@Sleepless-777]

PRIMITIVE BUT BETTER AS THE HUMANS

[@DeneeDowning]

Poor animals..

[@kellymccormick7157]

These poor animals look like they are in a prison, they have no grazing room to roam, it pathetic, I know your trying to save the species but it doesn’t have to include this being on display

[@sonyawilson1000]

(0:07) Nene girl you still look good! (0:52) Nene still climbs high up (1:36) and walks good for 49 years, and her coat is shiny and full 👍. You can tell she's been well taken care of. (2:07) Need to get my daily salt allowance from licking 😛 the sediments on this wall. (2:45) AI gets her thick black shiny coat from her mom. (2:59) Family salt licking meeting. Shabani obviously didn't get the memo 😆. (3:27) Lovely little lady Annie 🌸 kinda looks like her mother AI here. (5:27) Mother and son hang out in the 🌿🌱. (5:46) Go Nene...go Nene! 🤣 (7:16) Aw shucks! Son Kiyomasa looks out for his mom (8:06) and 🥰 loves her dearly.

[@stanlee2200]

you need help

[@erichvonmolder9310]

A little bit of clickbait going on. If you want to see gorillas acting nice to each other, this is the video for you.

[@kimgraham9671]

I keep getting the feeling that this winter is going to be hard on her, I hope she will handle it alright

[@SGCook50]

I noticed that she looked like she didn't have many if any teeth, what does she eat ? Do they give her extra supplements to keep her healthy? Sorry, this is the first video I've seen of her in awhile.

[@SomethingAboutGorillas]

Thank you for your comment. Nene has no teeth due to gum disease, but she has a great appetite. She likes to eat leeks, lettuce, cucumber, eggplant and tomatoes. She eats fill of real foods, so the zookeepers doesn't give her any supplements.

[@MWEric]

I’m slowing down myself with age diabetes neuropathy don’t eat as much as I use to nor do I go running around I take my time going to and from my various concerns. .

[@evo2542]

Annie is a lot like her grandmother. Down to licking everything. It's a shame they don't get along. It's evident how much Annie has learned just from watching Nene. She also looks the most like Nene, even more than Ai which is kind of odd.

[@LRhiannon1]

Why are they licking the wall

[@jessesaucedo6203]

Is she the one who was raised by humans

[@lindaslider]

I think it is discrasful they are kept in a cement enclosure they are majestic creatures that deserve to live in a natural habitat park etc. We took Way their habitat we owe them that

[@jojomiller1630]

OMG NOW THEY ARE LICKING THE WALL!

[@roytallow6784]

Mother gorilla movement slow ! Getting very old ! They really belong in the wild ! 🌱🦍🌱🦍🌱

[@febredorrato]

Que mentira cabeluda! Não vi jovem gorila ajudando a mãe dele não.

[@susiesweet8003]

Why do they lick the wall??

[@amryamaha]

I was going to ask also.

[@norberttietjen6506]

Monkeys and other apes do lick minerals from stones for health benefits ; it is an instinct even in captivity.

[@raulalves1887]

Why you don't leave them in nature

[@paulinagomes2865]

🇧🇷🦍♥️🌿🐮♥️👏🏽

[@raulalves1887]

Why you don't leave them in nature? They are bored there

[@robertvelo1327]

Give them back their freedom

[@seecanon5840]

Where are the toys likes balls, dolls and other things instead of walking a mindless trail?

[@PrudentStudent666]

The whole concept of zoo's is repulsive.

[@fineartist7710]

Yes, I know very, I live in New York City,

[@66treetop]

why do they lick the walls

[@SomethingAboutGorillas]

umm…, I have no idea.^^/

[@beccac6451]

Those gorillas don't look very healthy and why don't they have teeth??

[@Kim-lc3fv]

The younger ones at this zoo don't have bloated bellies like the whole Momotaro family. Is that because of diet? Or genetics?

[@user-im9ij1sk3t]

@Kim My opinion. That's the difference in food. The Shabani family eats a lot of vegetables, and the Momotarou family eats a lot of grass and leaves. Grass and leaves take time to digest. Therefore, all the members of the Momotarou family have bloated bellies.

[@Kim-lc3fv]

@@user-im9ij1sk3t thank you. That makes sense. I see the Momotaro family eating a lot of grass & leaves and very few vegetables.

[@sallypenhalli]

@@Kim-lc3fv the Momotaro family do get vegetables but they are fed inside in the morning and evening, they have browse (leaves and grasses) outside during the day. The inside viewing rooms have been closed due to covid and have only recently been opened to videographers. So now you will be able to see the Momo family eating more vegetables.

[@Kim-lc3fv]

@@sallypenhalli but why their bloated stomachs in comparison to the flatter tummies of the Shabani family?

[@user-im9ij1sk3t]

@@sallypenhalli The Momotarou family also eats vegetables. However, it eats more leaves and grass than the Shabani family. The Shabani family has 70% vegetables, 30% grass leaf beans and nuts (information from the zoo-keeper), and the Momotarou family has 50% vegetable nuts and beans 50% grass leaves (information from enthusiastic fans). It may not be accurate, as the percentage of meals in the Momotarou family is not information from the zoo-keeper.

[@erikb8979]

Did shabani break nene’s arm before. Every time I see poor girl looks like her arm was hurt at one time

[@erikb8979]

Wow. I didn’t know that. I wasn’t sure. Wow. Why do u think he was so mean to her. And I know nene is old. She is such a sweet old girl. I love the family and watching them. I just wasn’t sure all the things that happen.

[@christineclinton9764]

I hate that they have to live in a zoo. I hate zoos - they're a better alternative to species extinction...but my God, what a shame.

[@Mary-qd9lr]

How would I know what ones his mom and him

[@saninkontron925]

-Can you imagine spending all your life with your kids in a cage.... ? F*** humans ! This is disgusting !

[@user-wq6dj1hg1e]

Nene ❤️