Touched by a Wild Mountain Gorilla (HD Version)

[@PassTheMarmalade1957]

I love how the silverback goes to the back of the group and looks behind like, "Everybody here? Yes? Good."

[@dandisetiawan1799]

Y9i

[@mpero3]

I was thinking the same thing. : )

[@Adamguy2003]

Doing a quick head- count, a standard procedure for the leader of a group of youngsters on an outing.

[@RexfromIslaNublar]

Well being the Silverback has its responsibilities...

[@evo2542]

Yeah ive noticed Silverbacks will do that. Even in captivity, the group will always move room to room together, and the last one leaving is the silverback.

[@conoba]

The Silverback was like:"Alllright kids you seen and touched the human now don't bother him anymore because humans are easily scared and very sensitive animals."

[@simonjrgensen6761]

MainsOnTheOhmsRange That's cute. In fact he was just protecting his offspring. Not the other way around.

[@katierose8238]

We really are though aren’t we? 😂

[@sissyofFreemont]

Lol! It's probably true!

[@amelvin32]

That comment really rings true today. Say the wrong comment, or pronoun, and people loose their minds.

[@Plantgarden88]

@@simonjrgensen6761 No kidding. You must be dense.

[@Sammy-kn2nb]

I really love how the silverback truly watches over his troop. There wasn’t anything he wasn’t seeing that entire time. They are such amazing beautiful creatures. Wow.

[@Briguy07]

Wow....just wow! I love how the silver back sits and lets the little curious ones explore this "human" while not being too far away to intervene if the "human" tried to do anything. It's like when parents take their kids to the zoo and let them explore while being close by to protect them, lol. I just love John's reaction to the whole thing, pure joy :)

[@Zak_Meents]

This is beautiful. I cannot believe how beautiful this is. I love how the Silver-Back doesn't seem worried out anything. He sort of says "OK, The kids are interested in this creature. We will take a five minute break." and then when he's let them inspect, they leaves with absolutely no issue. These beautiful creatures are our cousins. We are connected and I believe that they know this. He is a VERY lucky man!

[@radiofreeacab]

amazing how much respect these beautiful beings command.

[@sonjamiller2290]

That made me cry so amazing. The Silverback let his whole family come. With the group I think with the grooming he was accepted. The Silverback was just sitting there making sure everything was cool it's good you didn't look eye-to-eye with him. I am just so amazed and so happy that I found this channel.

[@kwaahu1035]

When "big daddy" sat down behind him, I think MY heart stopped! That was absolutely amazing! What an experience this fellow had!!!!!

[@TooMuchMiddle]

simply amazing.. I don't know why but when the babies and the female began grooming you, it brought a tear to my eye. how lucky you are to have been chosen by the group for closer inspection, it must have been exhilarating. I would have been just a bit worried having that massive silverback within reach of you, while one of his females showed interest in you.

[@sarahs455]

+Jesse Smith yes i felt the same, i got emotional seeing that! such a privilege!

[@xprepared9625]

+kashi tey ancestors

[@fhydan]

Just a bit? I'd have shat myself

[@Calliope0954]

It was a breathtaking moment when he was kissed on the cheek!! We humans are not like them at all - they are far better behaved than a lot of people. The 'kids' just wanted to check out this hairless ape by smelling, touching - ever so gently!, touching his shirt, hair, but they all followed Papa when he decided "let's get home, kids, before Mama starts fussing."

[@natckwan]

i would pee a little bit

[@myfruakere338]

there's just something so amazing in the silverbacks expression when he looks at the man one last time as he's leaving

[@mauricecompton9128]

a million dollars for that thought lol

[@RikiRmdhn]

yes and maybe he said "see you guys

[@Dorf274]

After farting in his face

[@FrancoWeser]

This is one of the best animal movies ever. I love this video, it makes me happy

[@michellewalsh1150]

me too.x

[@tallchief22]

2:41 "okay son thats enough playing with the animal"

[@RainSaffy123]

what the hell is the point in that comment?

[@RenegadeSpider2]

@@vinsmoke330 did you just assume I was assuming?

[@alexcybercrazy574]

@@vinsmoke330 it was the silverback. They are usually male.

[@guylankester5153]

Absolutely magnificent! I believe there are few things in life that could ever compare to an encounter such as that. It's these kind of scenes that epitomise how awe-inspiring and unbelievably beautiful a single moment in our lives can be. Just imagine how emotionally richer our world would be, if more people were just able to share one of these most privileged of encounters even just once!!. Wow!

[@1Lotusflower]

OMG that must have been incredible!!! I was particularly fascinated with how the silverback nudged that infant away. Amazing experience!!!

[@Periwinkle3711]

What an absolutely incredible once in a life time experience. I disagree that he showed fear. These are not novices, they are experienced in jungle exploration and life. He knew exactly what to do. I cannot even imagine the thrill although Simians are not my favorite wild animals, but yet to interact with another species in this way - boggles the mind. Did you see the look of absolute joy in his face at the end. Absolute joy.

[@Vermincelli]

This would be one of those "life altering" moments where nature gives you a chance to reevaluate your life and our real position in it. Just amazing to see this.

[@Britneysarkal]

I can't imagine anything more loving than this, what a great experience it must have been for you. Seeing this almost made me tear up its so beautiful.

[@RexfromIslaNublar]

1:13 the way he just stopped and checked behind him to make sure none of his clan were falling behind is just incredible to me. Such powerful and majestic creatures 🦍

[@traciemcclure7622]

Crying just watching it! I would have been sobbing had it been me.. How wonderful for you!!! So beautiful!!!

[@suckitupnancy]

My wife and I were in Uganda last week for a gorilla trek, the most thrilling experience ever. Our tracker got a love tap but none of us got a contact like that. This is truly amazing. You are the living proof that habituation works really well with gorillas. Awesome video.

[@TwilightOne2]

Wow.. that was an incredible experience and the fact you caught it on tape just makes it that much better. I loved how they wanted to touch your hair as well as seeing your reactions. Thanks for sharing!

[@annelang2791]

Wie cool und relaxed der Silberrücken einen Blick auf ihn wirft und dann seiner Wege geht. Was für ein tolles Erlebnis. Wäre gerne dabei gewesen.

[@lamontdt424]

Incredible. If this brother didn't have this video, no one including me would EVER believe him. The gentle, even polite behavior of the alpha male was astonishing!

[@lauriefrancisco1084]

This video always makes me cry! I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to experience having the gorillas so close and even touching you. The silverback so calm and watchful. They knew they were safe. However, the guides must have taught you well because you did exactly the right thing not making eye contact!

[@tjscott395]

At 2:56 that guy must have been terrified - the baby was poking at him while the huge silverback was staring at him looking for any signs of movement or danger. After assessing there was none, the gorilla prods the youngster off the photographer to move him along. THAT is the adventure of a LIFETIME right there! No way I can see anyone topping that. Absolutely amazing!!! This MUST have happened before in some way, or all those other guys we see in the background filming wouldn't be out like that, would they? The babies being present tend to raise the aggressive nature in most creatures. Are gorillas really that different?

[@drewahrens3141]

I work at a Zoo (Henry Doorly Zoo to be exact) and I like watching the gorillas when my shift is up. -We have a family of them; a grandma, grandpa (adopted into group), mom, and 2 young ones. The Grandpa, Mosuba, or as I like calling him Grandpa Mo or Big Mo is a giant and has this natural intimidating look on his face, but in reality he's a big softie and is very gentle towards his group (especially his grand-kids) and is very patient with pretty much everyone. I've seen Big Mo play with his grandson and it looks just like how we humans would play with our own kids/grand-kids. He also keeps a VERY close eye on his grand-kids when they are up against the window where all the people are and keeps an EVEN CLOSER eye on the humans on the other side of the window when they get close to them

[@Sarah33Kaufman]

This guy was very smart not to move or make eye contacts. This is exactly what he needed to do. This is wonderful, I watched it 8 times (so far), thank you to whoever put this video up.

[@Hello-hn9kq]

Silverback: don't be scared, they're more afraid of you than you are of them

[@elizabethcave7666]

This is my all time favorite video. Peaceful respectful experience with gorillas.

[@foxylorri64]

John looked terrified at first lol awww such big gentle animals,it made me cry watching this! I would give anything to be amongst such beautiful creatures. I especially adore Big Boss Man! lol

[@bigrobtheactor]

Really? That's very interesting. Come to think of it I have never heard one. What do you think that means? I know that chimpanzees have...

[@DWOY]

bigrobtheactor Dont believe the hype. Gorillas warn you several times before they "attack" you. They dont go ballistic in a split second.

[@bigrobtheactor]

Clearly.

[@Dluxn8r]

I just love this whole video, particularly the expression of mingled delight, terror and awe on the face of the man.

[@alexfiftyem]

Would've crapped my pants 10/10.

[@bonto42]

I love how much they care about each other and their family

[@malgab]

5:12 I woud have fainted, straight up

[@Theranchhouse1]

What an exceptional and beautiful moment...being able to share such an emotional few minutes is a great blessing from our Creator (GOD)

[@AmberPanda]

Absolutely amazing, the way the silverback pulled the little one away from the man was as if to say "hold on I'd better check him out first " an the look he gave the man as he left taking his family with him was brilliant. That man will never forget that encounter for as long as he lives.

[@michaelt3308]

HOW DARE YOU ASSUME THATS A MALE!!!! COULD BE TRANS

[@southlondon86]

@@michaelt3308How dare you! It could be non-binary!

[@JayDS509]

Brings a tear of joy to my eye every time I watch this. Fellow earthlings meet impromptu...excellent! My fave 6 minutes on KZbin.

[@samdechristopher2384]

It's the saddest fucking thing that there are so few of these beautiful creatures left

[@EmixEmergency]

"Momma, Momma, can we pet the human?! Can we?! Please?!" :D this was too adorable.

[@pointyearsrule]

That was so exciting and beautiful, especially where John got groomed! Made me tear up.

[@A.R.77]

I still drop by here every now and then to watch this. Eight years now. Great work guys!

[@VieraXXII]

Notice at 2:45 the Silverback touches his kid as if saying "Alright son, stop bothering this poor creature" as if he doesn't want to be rude lol... but then the poor white guy is still as a stone and dad decides to just take a rest right behind him lol!

[@JimJamSandwich]

Why did you have to bring up the fact that he was white?

[@VieraXXII]

Skater52112 why does it offend you?

[@CLAYM8s]

NegraMonroe Not offended. Just seemed completely unnecessary.

[@VieraXXII]

CLAYM8s okie dokie

[@VieraXXII]

Pietje Puk Ola! Muito Prazer. Sou de norte america mais falo portuguese. Meu español e melhor do meu portuguese jaja. Um abraco para voce tambem. Yes, the Gorrila is very powerful, and the head size is terrifying! But they seemed very loving.

[@vickyvalerie]

Marvelous footage, must have been a life time experience, the look on the camera mans face says iit all, thankyou for sharing with us...

[@ELeesonYo]

why couldn't viewing exotic animals and wildlife always have been like this; going to them as opposed to bringing them to us and putting them in zoos... ?

[@pikppa]

Good question.

[@bramvd.1425]

If they are pissed, you're fucked

[@pikppa]

Bram van Dijken Just don't stare at them and you'll be fine

[@annadello5805]

+TaylorWK if you Really care about the nature and animals, you wouldn't leave trash there obviously. If kidnapping animals from their original habitat and lock them somewhere just so people can see them for fun sounds better for you.. Well then :D

[@duniaali777]

Because the gorilla are highly intelligent animals. They truly are the gentile giant. We share 98% of DNA with them. We can't mingle with iones, tigers, hyenas or we will be eaten.

[@star4evr9]

This just proves what amazing creatures we shsre our earthly home with. This was a joy to watch. Thank you.

[@pol1250]

Best is when the silverback tried to pull away the baby gorilla like he would say don't bother that man !! So human like !!

[@Ninsuna]

I never tire of watching this! I get chills, just imagining how that must have felt to that human. And is there a cooler dude on earth than a Silverback? No. No, there's not.

[@austinbevis4266]

The kid's probably going to ask the silver back if he can keep him

[@Dluxn8r]

Wowiee! What stunning footage. What a crew of gorillas. What a cool-headed calm and correct stance our man assumes. It must have been the most thrilling and frightening moment of his whole entire life.

[@matthe3234]

it's amazing how we're so alike them, they interact with things pretty much the same as us

[@elsamere]

I think I have watched this video about 30 times by now. It’s unbelievably incredible.

[@Radanubis]

He was probably amazed by the silver hair he had and kinda thought it was one of his species.

[@RenegadeSpider2]

Genetically speaking we are similar

[@sashimi879]

@@sissyofFreemont ?

[@emmas1082]

97 or 98% or something, but a funny comment🤣 Such beautiful and magnificent beings. ❤️

[@onlyhuman1954]

Who's the DADDY!! What a magnificent experience! That Silverback was so...just soo bloody REGAL! That look as he departed with his family said it all really. 'You insignificant human...I pass you by and care not who you are!' Well...that's what I imagine he would say. What a lovely video. Thanks for sharing...and no disrespect to the poster intended.

[@HerbalMCFC]

Amazing! I´ve never seen a silver back so calm on video before. Didn´t even thougt this would be possible without knowing them first.

[@nepenthe_gal759]

That black shirt attracted them, IMHO🤩🤭 With the babies being so curious & grooming him he's now an honorary Gorilla. What a wonderful life experience🌸💕

[@mikumikuorenjiblossom6029]

that's so cool and scary at the same time, but be hard not wanting to give'em a gorilla hug =)

[@snakesareSCARY]

This is wonderful... he looks like the happiest person in the world by the end. Genuine and captivating.

[@gt3916]

That guy has lived his whole life for that moment in time... How incredible...

[@christinamiller2847]

I'm so truly honored to watch

[@TheGossipgirlxoxo]

this is one of the most amazing things i have ever seen.

[@EponaZeldaGamer]

They're so amazing and beautiful! I can see why Dian Frossey wanted to do all she could to save them!

[@treybartholomew1]

LOL at 2:45 the silverback is like "ok son that's enough your scaring him"

[@blairsmith1812]

""EPIC"" in every sense of the word. My Heart was beating watching this, I can only imagine how he was feeling. That experience is something I could only dream happening...Great Stuff.

[@jonathanvandagriff7515]

that was amazing

[@Novous]

Exactly the words I would pick. So tense. Like sitting in Jurassic Park and seeing a Dinosaur up close for the first time.

[@rsussman11]

One of the most precious vids I've seen in a long long time. Lucky you to sit there thru it.

[@dirk0389]

This must be the highlight of this man's life. Pretty damn amazing.

[@Sarah33Kaufman]

Magnificent! John you are the luckiest man on earth! Oh my god! The cute little baby, magnificent silverback father and loving mothers. Bravo!

[@Jbaxter135]

the silver back was like oi don't touch it you will get aids

[@sophielebrun7179]

I thank you for sharing these pictures. I think you had the best attitude and I'm proud to be a human being like you.

[@Jypsie431]

who would not like this video... must be some evil assholes. look how he was protecting his child. Some humans are the real animals...and some animals have more sense than humans. rip harmable

[@karoonboomie2813]

Silverback is like, “OKAY KIDDOS, DO NOT TOUCH THE HUMANS, THEY CARRY DISEASES, THEY ARE DIRTY!” 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😂😂🤣🤣🤣🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤣🤣🇺🇸🤣🤣🤣🤣🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😂🤣🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jabarikidd801]

I woulda shitted myself no lie with that big Silverback behind me

[@edoardozampetti4601]

there is no more beautiful wonder in the world than these creatures

[@ELITESrBAMOFOS945]

Honestly, seeing the Silverback reminds me or Kerchak from Tarzan xD

[@redcicadalincoln6848]

This is my ultimate dream ! ✨How blessed was this man 💗 I hope he donated part of his life's savings towards saving these great and beautiful gorillas as a thank you for the gift they gave him 💗💗💗💗💗💗💖🌟✨

[@MrMLBson09]

3:55 i wonder what would have happened if he got up really quick and started beating his chest lol

[@n1kobefan]

lmaoooo how fucking wild would that have been

[@tryteka]

wow.. this is amazing and rare to find something like this.. this is gold...!

[@bas182341]

Verry nice but i dont thibk its good to come so close to these animals though. They get used to humans soon or later. This is a huge problem because hunters wil take advantage of this.

[@VieraXXII]

Yeah, Sadly, I want it where they are used to us, and we respect them, and they us. However hunters and poachers will lure them with this and shatter everything.

[@VieraXXII]

Steve Fettke 750 dollars for an hour?! Could it be 750 dollars for 7.5 hours?? That seems more worth it to me, even though i know employing the park rangers is very important

[@otmarbraunecker4560]

Steve Fettke NegraMonroe It's $600 per person for one hour, in small groups of 10 people. In April, May and November which is the low season it's $350 per person. I live in Uganda and I have a safari tour company here, so I know what I'm talking about. The money is paid to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). - www.ugandawildlife.org/about-uganda-master/uganda-wildlife-authority

[@VieraXXII]

Otmar Braunecker That is still quite a bit. I guess I will keep my distance

[@marykanaley7704]

NegraMonroe yuu

[@vonniescrafts1]

Wow I saw that on facebook and came on here to see it too... what a brave man and a moment he will remember all his life. That was fantastic I was all smiles when the smaller animal was kissing him....how totally brilliant...I keep playing this and smiling each time. Good on you!!

[@my1serafina]

This is just amazing, although I prefer that outside humans wouldn't bother them at all...... unless it helps to save them!

[@VanillaMidgetSSBM]

"Be careful son, if you touch a human it's mother will reject it."

[@tarabrown532]

He's lucky that the silverback isn't the jealous type when the female kissed him on the cheek

[@Calliope0954]

The big Papa's mate was probably waiting at 'home' for them to return from "shopping?"

[@1sumiresan2]

Es ist schön zu sehen, dass es doch noch viele Berggorillas gibt. Wir selbst waren in den 80er Jahren in Uganda,im Kahuzi Biega Nationalpark. Dort war alles noch viel ursprünglicher, also keine ausgebauten Wege. Wir durften nur eine kleine Gruppe sein und mussten sie erstmal mühsam stundenlang suchen. Knapp danach gab es Krieg und wir machten uns große Sorgen um die Tiere! Es war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis

[@JaySomething]

and a Creationist would tell you that we have nothing in common with these beautiful, extremely humanoid animals and that some being in the sky has given us the imaginary right to subjugate and enslave them....

[@tallchief22]

+Jay Something haha true

[@Adamguy2003]

I'm a Christian, and gorillas are my favorite animals. Only a very tiny minority of Christians believe in the "God gave us everything in the world to do whatever the hell we want with it, don't worry about the environment" mindset. Rather, most of us, myself included, believe God entrusted us to care for the world and its creatures as stewards, not enslave and destroy it as masters (And particularly cruel/ incompetent masters at that).

[@Uce28]

Oh here we go......

[@Alexcopper12]

You’re going to Hell

[@lindalee3408]

I never tire of watching your 2 videos.

[@solarflare9562]

did the silver back just wave at the last minute?

[@Calliope0954]

don't know if it was a wave or if he was making sure all the 'kids' were there!

[@wvgirl421]

What an anazing Honor....the experience of a lifetime :) He responded perfectly to the Silverback he made sure he was not seen as a threat or a challenge at all.....WELL DONE MAN!!! Jealous

[@LDRfan-lq6hf]

He was touched by Harambe

[@drewahrens3141]

That was INCREDIBLE!!! Those babies were absolutely adorable

[@Vigyananand104]

It's tragic irony of our programming that the first emotion on contact is 'fear' It's tragic irony of our 'civilized, educated' upbringing that we call THEM 'wild' It's shame that (some) comments try to put a priceless-price on such experience That 'experience is its own reward' comes naturally to 'all OTHER beings wild'...

[@bigrobtheactor]

Careful about romanticizing them. Of course they deserve respect, admiration and protection, but they are killers as well.

[@bigrobtheactor]

Other living things. *****

[@bigrobtheactor]

"Fear"? A mainstay of our evolution. Those things can and might tear you limb from limb without notice or pause which is why we put them in cages (tragic, I agree) and not the other way around, so to speak. They don't need technology. Our "programming" comes from hundreds of thousands of years of learned adaptation as homo sapiens. That's why, unlike dogs and cats, we don't live with or even near them, let alone make family out of them.

[@paverman78]

We just read a monograph in my Primate ecology and Behavior class about field research in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park...This video was mentioned so i had to check it out....what a great experience! Thanks for sharing!

[@PlutoMute]

What if he sneezed..?

[@TheLillwild1]

I feel stupid, but this made me cry. How wonderful. I now have to add this to my bucket list.

[@robertmajors4851]

WHo the fuck goes to Uganda on Vacation?

[@bigrobtheactor]

People with imagination, courage and money. If you even have to ask, you'd probably never understand.

[@TheMovieDoctorful]

bigrobtheactor Rob understands.

[@mondsafaris8026]

@robertmajors4851 Uganda might surprise you! Known as the "Pearl of Africa," Uganda offers incredible experiences like gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife in national parks, and the source of the Nile River. Adventure seekers, nature lovers, and cultural enthusiasts from around the world visit Uganda for its beauty and unique experiences. It’s definitely worth considering as a destination for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation! 😊

[@kvol1668]

I like how at 5:14 the Silverback is like, "you better still be looking down."

[@ulanstybayev3957]

Its like sit down and be humble

[@rickhctep1503]

Think yourself very privileged, I would.

[@MsConfectionate]

They're curious to know why this creature has a Silver Head and not a Silver Back, so they're doing a close-up observation. Great vid, it put a smile on my face!

[@yusufzulfi]

They must be sad knowing their cousin has died in america #DICKSOUTFORHARAMBE

[@boanerges6886]

I like the way the Silverback nudged the one gorilla to leave the man alone

[@kyle87t]

I can't wait to go to Bwindi in Uganda and Rwanda to view these beautiful animals in their natural habitat. This is absolutely amazing!

[@RrealHumdingerR]

This is absolutely astonishing and one of the most beautiful encounters I have seen. You are truly lucky and blessed. They are so beautiful.