About Why Silverback gorilla has been ill. And About Female Gorilla Genki. | Kyoto Zoo

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About why silverback gorilla Momotaro and his sons has been ill.
And About Mom Gorilla Genki.
Genki, the mother, patiently cares for her children while the silverback gorilla is away sick.
As long as she's healthy, the Momotaro family is in good hands!
the video About Genki part was taken august 21,2021.
chapters
00:00 Why the silverback Gorilla has been ill
02:30 Kintaro, a baby gorilla lying down
02:39 Mom asks how baby is doing
03:15 Kintaro not taking a breast milk.
05:37 Mom checks baby's health
09:15 Kintaro doesn't like mommy's health check
10:36 Genki worries About baby Kintaro.
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Momotaro:♂ Silverback
Genki: ♀
Gentaro: ♂
Kintaro: ♂
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[@mariallanos8151]

Gracias!!

[@sandraadams4940]

So sad. Happy they are getting better.

[@cassandratakemyhandwilson4630]

Thank you

[@BuddhatheRockstar]

It's amazing how these animals care for one another. Animals do have feelings and deserve to be happy.

[@paulineleung5980]

Genki's mentality and experience are very powerful 💪🏻, because her experience has been very dangerous since she was a child, and she has also tried to die, so her past experience made her very strong and will not be easily affected. I feel that this is she has not been affected by husband's illness. On the contrary, she took the initiative to take care of two sons and wait for husband to recover. That is my love Genki reason 🥰.

[@user-gu8xr1er5g]

Вы правы, Генки - великая мама! Она стойкая и волевая!

[@katerinachetirko1656]

It seems that the only thing she cares about is constant eating! Kintaro sometimes manages to place himself on her leg or near her, but Gentaro has been lonely since l started watching the family.

[@yvonnejones9940]

@@katerinachetirko1656 You have to understand that her constant eating is normal for gorillas. Watch Momotaro, Gentaro, Kitaro, other gorilla troops, wild and captive. They ALL eat all the time. They are herbivores. Leaves and grasses have low caloric value, so they need a lot of it to feed that bulk. As for Genki, she is STILL LACTATING AND BREASTFEEDING! That by itself reqires lots of calories. Kintaro won't be completely weaned until between ages 3 to 4. I have read that it is not unusual to see breastfeeding up to about age 7 yrs. This family unit is strong thanks to Genki and Momotaro. They just live their lives doing normal gorilla, not human, stuff.

[@LSI93]

@@yvonnejones9940 you can sugarcoat it all you want but Genki definitely has a eating problem. I bet this troop brings the zoo more money than anything else and they can’t even get a decent enclosure and that’s why . It’s already bad enough they’re prisoners for life, at least give them comfort. Is it a coincidence that the mother and father of this troop behave unnatural when it comes to food? I doubt it is.

[@midoriburgess5941]

NYCBossDonBigavell I see yr point. But can I say different opinion? When I see all other zoo’s videos Those gorilla’s live in more wild setting and surrounding with green. But I don’t know why 🤔 They all look so board 🥴 They even look sad🤔 And I get less enjoy watching their video. why Kyoto zoo Gorrila are more interesting to see even daily ? I think 🤔 there are tool and box and tire and beem ,rope ,even computer to learn number . Those stuff are stimulates Gorrila daily life. Little triangle wood to clime , Cute young lady keeper to shaking hand etc.. So therefor two boys are fun to watch . To me they act so human. Lot a female fan watching Kyoto zoo video and impressed how Genki care her children. We human can learn some from them here at Kyoto zoo that you think sucks🙄🤔

[@shannondore]

I loved the tree metaphor. That was a lovely way of explaining what was going on.🦍

[@Johanna040713]

Beautiful video. Genki has kept living normal-paced life throughout this crisis and that way given hope and will to get better to the rest of the family. She's a good mother ❤️

[@coinkydink3984]

Amazing Denki, she's carrying him and holding him like a baby, then she moves around and calls to him to follow her and makes him move around, She knows what he needs to do to stay well.

[@dancingcloudlew4311]

My daughter breast fed until 18 months, that seemed very long. She loved providing healthy milk and baby loved it too. Kentaro is three now, and enjoys breast fed. These animals are so human-like. I can not get enough of watching them. Thank you for caring and loving them.

[@cameliad3522]

Like I already said Momotaro is a role model for his sons. And they are lost and confused when he isn't around. Mom Genki did a great job by staying fit mentally and physically. She helped her boys to overcome that difficult period.

[@tiyahisrael]

@4:22 Awww I just love Kintaro’s potty mouth expressions,so human-like..Like a baby who’s expressing his sadness for his mommy walking away..Genki is such a good mother,she has him spoil rotten 😍😍😍

[@gorillabff1003]

The tree analogy is wonderful to help understanding of family dynamics. Thanks so much for the update on the beautiful Momo family. 🦍♥️

[@alamelue2988]

Thanks for the valuable information. Your continuous information is a good contributor to the world. Keep doing.

[@lisaferro5560]

What a beautiful way to explain what's been going on with these precious souls.

[@pokemonstick6677]

Look the two boys' facial expressions, they are so sad and worried about dad's health. It's like they are holding the crying for not seeing daddy around. Very sweet family

[@sylvie2519]

Love momma Genki. She is so beautiful and wise eyes.

[@anavaqueroalvarez6606]

Good to know that Momo, Kintaro and Gentaro are getting much better. We all hope to see them back living more aventuras 🙏🤞

[@rosmed1182]

I so so appreciate you all for the explanation on Momo and the sons. It really helps my heart. I'm so glad he is getting better and the boys as well. You all are amazing keepers to this beautiful gorilla family. Thank you.. 😚😚😚🤗🤗🤗

[@minniemarzouca2473]

Silver back are so gentle🐵

[@kathrynn3936]

You can tell the boys are sad, and their tummies aren’t as round! Good job, mama Genki, holding the family together!

[@deeabbey1791]

Beautiful mom Genki is a very precious soul, great mom and wife ❤🙏👍💫💞

[@kartavyarana632]

I love this family so much . I cried when I saw that momo and gentaro are sick . God bless this family

[@penelopelopez8296]

No family can function without that strong female nurturer, mother and rock for the troop. Whenever any of them have a problem who do they go to or have to take their frustrations out on….Mom or grandma. Who puts up with everyone’s crap…..Mom and grandma. When a family member gets their butt kicked who do they run to…..Mom or grandma.

[@anaelena2104]

Genki!!!! Send you all my love, darling mama!

[@marinaruiz8672]

Kintaro.te vi desde que naciste y echo de menos tus juegos con Gentaro..eres maravilloso...y tu family tambien maravillosa..❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@annec6627]

Thank you so so much for educating us on what was going on. These videos have majorly majorly impacted me to where I’ve dreamed about them. Thanks again ❤️❤️

[@jillking5876]

It's been terrible for the boys while Momo was so sick. Genki really did her job in keeping everyone on track. She's a wonderful mom!

[@marykelly2409]

That's a beautiful, heartfelt message you express how the powerful connection to family is bound by a spiritual vibe generated from God. Thank You Peace❤

[@yvonnejones9940]

This was such a beautiful video. Genki has been my girl since day one. TEAM GENKI!!! She did that mom thing. She stayed calm, made sure her babies were ok, took care of business. I know others thought she was not worried, but best believe she was very concerned about her Momotaro and boys. I looked into her backstory, and she's had a hard life-- miscarriages, expulsion and bullying leading to self harm, starvation, death of her mother at the hands of her father, starvation. Poor girl is a drama walking. She's the one who chose Momotaro, picked him from a list of silverback pictures. Turned out to be the son of her first silverback Bijou. Guess Momo looks like his dad. And she is very attached to Momotaro. Others have remarked that she doesn't seem close to him, but she still gives him the love eyes and he returns it. She probably won't feel like mating or come into estrus again until she stops breastfeeding Kintaro, so in about another year. Female gorillas usually reproduce every 4 yrs or so (Kintaro isn't even 3 yet). She's in her 30's but still able to reproduce. I know she eats alot but she is supposed to. First, she is an obligate herbivore. Even with specialized gut bacteria, there is very little nutrition and calories in vegetation alone. I understand she likes fruits but that's what caused her tooth problems originally. Lastly, she needs extra food because she's lactating and that requires a lot of calories. I'm glad to read that Momotaro and Kintaro are doing so much better. Momo can begin to flex his muscles again (on a live stream yesterday we learned that he has put his weight back on and his belly is big and round). Kintaro is reported to have put on weight too, with a big round belly. As he destresses and sees dad outside, I'm sure he will return to his usual cute, goofy self. As for Gentaro and his relationship with his father, hopefully Momo will see him as an ally and let him be his #2 and not a challenger/rival. Time will tell. I'm so excited for this family and am tearfully praying for continued 'recovery and health. (Sorry for the long comment, just so happy!) GO TEAM GENKI!!!!!

[@user-gu8xr1er5g]

Спасибо за комментарий, мне было неожиданно узнать о трагической судьбе Генки, я раньше ничего об этом не знала! Я тоже очень полюбила всю эту семью. А Генки еще больше мне стала нравиться, когда в трудные минуты заботилась о своих детях и переживала за мужа. Очень рада, что они вместе преодолели трудное время! Подскажите где посмотреть предысторию Генки? Может есть видео ее детства и юности?

[@nanasue4481]

Beautifully put! Lovely comment. 🙏🙏🙏🤗

[@katewaterbaby]

Yvonne, I’m glad you posted backstory on Genki’s behalf. She gets a lot of unwarranted guffawing and criticism. Those who have learn about the load of traumas visited upon her, can’t help but have overwhelming love and admiration for her strength and courage and sweetness. The attack on her mother must have been horrific, but as far as I can figure, it was not by Makk, Genki’s father. He died while she was at Ueno, before she came home, almost dead herself, to her mother. Then a series of silverbacks cycled through before Hiromi died. (If anyone has more info on this, please post it.) Genki, I think, was living alone when-as the story goes-she chose Momo from a video of several prospective mates. An amazing story, maybe too humanized, but SOMEBODY SHOULD MAKE A MOVIE!

[@user-gu8xr1er5g]

@@katewaterbaby спасибо за историю Генки! Я бы тоже хотела узнать о ее жизни как можно больше!

[@nanasue4481]

@@katewaterbaby wow, that would be one amazing movie indeed!!

[@kah7012]

My heart is breaking for the boys. Genki stayed strong for them.

[@dianakaczynski721]

I absolutely LOVE your analogy of the tree roots compared to Momotaro family. That was right on !!!!! Love it!!!! I am so relieved thankful that all are making great recovery ❤️‍🩹 hope this never happens again it’s so dam scary. Thank you everyone at Kyoto city zoo for helping beautiful family get better whoever worked tirelessly to get them better you rock!!!!! Genki the ROOT. that’s awesome 👏❤️🦍🦍🦍🦍❤️

[@lb-c6670]

Genki instinctually knows she must survive for the species . I understand in the nature of Gorilla this is the role of the female.

[@mayacosmo7304]

I adore this family, I am praying for them. I hope that everything will be fine. Genki like all mums is a great and a strong mum. The boys will be OK. Keep praying for them. Momontaro will be soon back . My prayers waching over them .💗

[@Septemberfarms]

Thank you for such a heart felt video on such a wonderful family. So thankful they all are doing better 🙏❤❤

[@karenmcgrouther6173]

You all do an amazing job with this beautiful family 👏❤

[@ceeceeturner8746]

So so much I really want to say but I won't. I will say.....to whomever put this lovely video together, I applaud you! The information is presented clear and precise so we can understand what the full story is. I'm glad to know our boys are on the mend and Mom Genki did what All kinds of moms do which is keep on keeping on when the going gets tuff! 😀 Thank you for the great video and information. 😀👍🏼💖

[@emmas1082]

Amazing video,⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️The analogy at the end was beautiful❤️🥰

[@paulroberts7429]

A beautiful family, glad they are on the mend, reminds me of how humans deal with covid and the effects we all share. thanks for the welfare update.🐵🌿♥

[@marygaczewski5334]

I love how they explained the family as a tree

[@wonderfulwenna2710]

Such sensitive souls❤

[@lisaaltman9363]

The explanation of their illnesses was so beautifully put, not to mention greatly appreciated. Thank u, Kyoto City Zoo, for considering the fans feelings & telling us what happened.

[@sharmeenislam87]

In a human family of 2 parents, usually when 1 parent is down or slightly distant, the other steps up and stays strong on the outside. Seems like it's universal. Happened with the Shabani family with Annie and for a leopard family I saw on a wildlife documentary a few years ago. Leopard mum presumed died so father leopard who used to occasionally check-in became full-time parent to baby cubs.

[@r.l.134]

Thank you s much for explaining. We, all over the world watch this beautiful family , and so much enjoy their antics. Seeing the boys deteriorate was hard to watch. You who take care of them, are much more involved then we, so thank you so much for taking so good care of them. I hope all get back to the same joy of living, they are a joy to us! Blessings to you all!

[@susanagomez1681]

Ay, bendito sea Dios! He llorado con esa reseña. Qué unidos son. Gracias por tanto esfuerzo en favor de la familia gorila y hacernos partícipes.

[@cathyhetzel5944]

She is a better Mother than many human mothers. She reminds me of my mom ss she takes great care of her kids and knows what to do and never scares them by letting them see her worry!! She loves her husband and her instincts assure her he will recover. Her mother's love knew the boys were not sick except worried about their Dad but continued to love and comfort them! I can't believe my love for this sweet, loving family! ❤❤❤❤🦍

[@elizabethjohnston5247]

Genki =Amazing gorilla mama.❤🦍🇨🇦

[@user-zd3jp9kp6d]

У Кинтаро, грустное личико и кажется совсем нет сил двигаться. Генки правильно делает, питается регулярно. Как я люблю это дерево, эту семью.. 😍😘😘😘🌿🦍🌿 Пусть будут все здоровы 🙏🌞

[@dancingcloudlew4311]

Kentaro appears to be pouting, the spoiled kid. I love this family.

[@user-fe8cg4gy2d]

私は抗生物質や痛み止めですぐ血便なるので長期投与て😱ギャーーーーーてなりました💊モモタロウさん、腸活頑張って早く元気な姿を見せてくださいね♫

[@adechapman.1132]

We need to get back to basics or we will end up roaming like gorillas do ! As always amazing footage !

[@Jonerzz]

Thank you for explaining the background of what led up to Momo’s sickness. We care about this family and appreciate everything that you share with us. I hope and pray that they all will return to good health and will be thriving again soon!

[@Angie-vc4dv]

That was so beautifully explained it made me cry thank you and yes thank god for thier recovery

[@maureencurryhbhgg6202]

Wonderful analogy of the family dynamics of this wonderful family GET WELL SOON GOD BLESS GENTI MAMA🦍🦍💖💕💗🦍🦍

[@suepeterson5675]

Very good analogy you have said. I agree , a family is only as strong as it’s foundation . 👍👍👍

[@patriciagomez3240]

Glad my favorite family is doing better

[@tiyahisrael]

Beautiful analogy..Well spoken in truth and facts

[@samofrabat]

He he he. A dump forced analogy nontheless. The silverback is everything in the gorilla. Gorillas are patriarchal. This is a zoo, the other adults (females) sense they are safe, in jungle the whole troop would be troubled with silverback not present. It is the silverback that constructs a society, all of the adult females are his harems to spread his genes.

[@jessihuey]

Thank you for telling us, we were so worried about MOMO

[@kimcarter6856]

Thank you for clarifying Momo’s illness and the effect on his family. I have worried seeing old videos. Happy to see them all!

[@stacypeloquin2085]

What a wonderful job you did in your storytelling!! It was so touching. Thank you!

[@catherinerostanti1738]

Thank you for a full update and explanation of what actually happened to the lads! Thank goodness the situation has improved and they seem to be getting back on track. I was reading comments from other subscribers but wasn't sure what to think and was beginning to worry about them all. Keep up the good work of keeping the whole family happy and healthy.

[@EmmaDee]

Thank you kindly for sharing this information.

[@hrisanthidimitriou1893]

She is a powerful gorilla and mother! I love you Genki! You are my hero!

[@deborahfoster9828]

I am so glad they are healing

[@teresapereztejeida1815]

💕🦍🦍🦍🦍💕gracias por compartir con nosotros la información♥️ Saludos desde Monterrey México. 🙋🏻‍♀️ Cuidense mucho Bendiciones 🙏🙏🙏

[@sandiland0000]

Awwww. Praying for continued health. I’ve grown attached to watching this wonderful gorilla family ❣️🙏

[@EricaInBorderland]

Thank you for making this informative video. Your example of the tree was lovely! We need this family. We love them so much. 💞🦍💚

[@user-on4uj6ri4r]

Great job you guy’s,this shows just how emotional these folks are ❤️

[@malujoaquin]

Gracias ,muy amable por tus explicaciones .Sigo a diario desde España ( Alicante ) tus vídeos .Desde el Mediterráneo español saludos a los amantes de los gorilas .

[@sofia_p3906]

Отлично, что семья выздоровела! Но проверили, не было ли это отравлением?

[@maribelru2011]

Go Genki!!💖

[@dietmarheller8862]

😔😢ich liebe diese Tiere und diese Familie besonders ,passt bitte gut auf Sie auf ,ich bin froh das es ihnen wieder gut geht ,dank der lieben Mama Genki ,die so liebevoll und besonnen bleibt und sich um Gentaro und Kintaro kümmert

[@may_laytrucker3127]

It was very scary and sad time's for all of the family 🙏 kintaro lost so much weight ,he looked like 1 year old 😔love you all 🥰

[@maryanndavis8580]

This was such a sad time for this family. I'm glad they all made it through and are doing well.

[@klmoll]

The matriarch Genki watched over her boys. They were not sick like Momo but despondent that Daddy was sick and so lost their appetite and were stressed.

[@debbiefoster6673]

Finally, I got some news! I have been so worried I haven’t been able to watch the family. Genki saves the day trying to get Kintaro to move. Gentaro jumping around made me a little more hopeful.

[@silkebelano8388]

Moms are not alowed to become sick.also in my family. The mother has to stay healthy and strong...even if the family is sick.

[@bizdickson6561]

Thank you! Genki for mother of the year. I named a plant after Genki about a year ago, a philodendron, a resilient plant like Genki! I say more tomatoes, lettuce and cucumbers for this family!

[@mariadaconceicaodiasvieira4873]

Como sentem a falta uns dos outros. Triste. Imaginem quando matam uma mãe é fica o gorila bebê sozinho, como ficam traumatizados. Melhores sentimentos que muitos humanos.

[@joannpbutler7691]

I agree with Pauline Leung . . . and, I truly believe that Genki knows the importance of Kintaro needing to keep moving🏃🏽‍♂️in order to heal!!! So, she keep moving to cause him to be on the move!!! GOOD MOMMY💝 Getting him back to where he was before Dad fell ill . . . . indeed Family 'is' affected!!

[@Chaika_Chaika]

Жалко, бедняжки, нужно хранить эту семью, ухаживать, следить

[@user-yr5qi8fw2p]

Выздоравливайте и больше не болейте!!! Переживаю очень!!! Всех вас люблю!!!

[@theempress8947]

Genkie u r a wonderful mom. It is good to learn father and sons r on the way to recovery. May the tree grow stronger everyday...Thank u to the keepers and vet who take care of these precious animals everyday......u all are an amazing team. .

[@user-hm6bn6kw6k]

Well done!

[@birgitkriks8390]

I also love your example with the tree very much, it is great 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🦍💕 But sorry to say you've forgotten the roots of the tree, but we all know whom they are ;-)) 🦍💕🦍 When Genki will not be well the whole tree will suffer ! That's why I'm so happy that she can eat so much and we should not blame her about that 🦍💕🦍 Thank you for the good news and your adorable video and wish a happy and blessed weekend 🙏🏽🦍🌷🦍💕

[@randyrichards6513]

You have observed how important the roll of the Silverback is in gorilla life...now you must learn how important the roll of this gorilla family is in all our lives, especially during this pandemic. Please take great care with this family as they cannot be replaced as easily as one thinks, nor would that way of thinking be acceptable. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Keep us informed. Thank you Kyoto City Zoo.

[@vickialbers147]

You're metaphor explains so beautifully. yes GENKI has the right intuition an when to use it. And she loves to eat STRESSED or happy, a family depends on each other, I love this family.

[@kevinmichael3662]

Absolutely love it ! Need more of this please!

[@ligiamara6840]

Me corta o coração ver Kintaro tão deprimido e Gentaro sozinho 🥰♥️

[@pedroizaguirrelozoya5898]

Si está enfermo momontaro sus hijos se dan cuenta y se sienten muy mal porque lo ven triste ojalá que se recupere pronto, saludos desde Ciudad Victoria Tamaulipas México

[@coraliafabian6355]

Qué madre más bella Genki todos Hermosa familia 🙈🙈🙈🙈

[@feurigerStern]

Absolutely fascinating about gorilla social dynamics.

[@yanchh]

Cool and informative video, thank you for the work done and subtitles in Russian 💜I liked the comparison of the Momotaro family with a tree, it really is so accurately conveyed! I wish Momotaro's family to recover as soon as possible

[@aerickson42]

Thank you for up dates. They are ALL special. I love Momotaro & Genki-their boys. Genki is a great mom and I glad dad and Kintaro are better. Gentaro loves his family and adores his baby brother, he seems better. Please be patient with him. I hope papa and Gentaro get on better--I don't want Gentaro to be separated from his family. He would be broken as his mom was when she was taken away to the other zoo. Love the tree comparison.

[@frotopop9300]

I’m so happy they are on the road to recovery .

[@marcelaantonieta2736]

Simply stunning ... Many human moms, should learn from Genki .... ♡.♡.♡....

[@mariallanos8151]

I thought Momotaro and the children had diarrhea and were weak. Now I understand that the boys were sad because his father was not well. Not surprisingly, they are very sensitive beings. The strong arm is Genki without, a doubt

[@cathyhetzel5944]

My children would never act like the boys did if I was sick. They would be asking me to do this and that for them! Lol! Genki, has taught the boys sensitivity. The patience she showed when big brother kept touching the baby amazed me. She taught him he could touch his brother but to be gentle. A GREAT LESSON! She only reprimanded him when he was to rough.

[@mariallanos8151]

@@cathyhetzel5944 Yes it's correct

[@elenarubio4289]

Yo los veo en cada vídeo que an subido de ellos me encariñe mucho

[@nopain85]

Genki 💪🏽has held her family down ... OG🙌🏽💯😁 Its Wonderful to see them all together again ...🦍🦍🤗🦍🦍 Peace to #Something About Gorillas for this video ...✌🏽💯🙏🏾

[@esperanzaavila4701]

Por favor encargados de el zoológico denles mejor alimentación a estos bellos gorilas, a mamá gorila ni se le junta lechita en sus bubies hoy que Kintaro no come🤷‍♀️

[@ZombieQueen819]

Thank you for this video and all the information,,, really thank you 😊

[@justbreathe_]

This is a beautiful analogy and video 😊

[@shirleys2295]

thanks for letting us know about them, cos these animals mean a lot to us.

[@marb6727]

Thank you for the explane ......i,m thankfull that the gorrilafamly is ok now!🙌🙌🙌🙌💯 ......i know that the father gorrila is very important in those famly!.....❤ .......it makes my happy to see this famly so much respect!🦍🦍🦍🦍 bless you all.

[@rosamendes5208]

Obrigada pela explicação.