Baby Gorilla - Jameela wrestles with Kunda (#17)

[@kimberlylegacy4190]

Seeing the fact that Freddie had 7 babies in 17 year’s really shows how much she desires to be mom. Then bring an adoptive mom two more children is really remarkable! Love everything about her!

[@katdev1]

Yeah, I was worried that Jamilla may have come while Kayembe was still too young, but Freddie must be used to raising babies close together in age! Supermom indeed!

[@kimberlylegacy4190]

@ agree! I just love everything about her!

[@13CelticRose]

Also the fact she was the oldest of 9 children, I'm sure she was helping take care of babies since she was very young. She learned well from her own mother.

[@kimberlylegacy4190]

@ true!!!

[@annedwyer797]

Freddie's a supermom

[@SilvernBlacky]

If Jameela never came to Cleveland Zoo.. Kunda would never have had this much fun and a lifetime playmate. These little girls will grow up together with a strong bond.❤❤

[@wingedgypsy5989]

Is Jameela running just the cutest thing ever? ❤

[@shawna6683]

Yes!

[@loureddish5783]

All the youngsters are really cute🥰💕

[@swampsagacity4685]

This was a really good video- showing much interaction between all the gorillas. Thank you

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁

[@B.Hollis]

Fascinating to watch Kayembe. With Freddy he is a baby but when he is with his Dad Mokola his is learning to be the “big boy”.

[@Jukato-f5i]

I see that too!

[@dmoore2732]

Jameela is having the time of her life, and Kunda is a one-woman show.

[@renewashington791]

👍🏽 Right!! I know Sweet JAM 🌺 must sleep like a log at bedtime 🛌 because she’s ran 🏃‍♀️ like a THOUSAND MILES during her daytime pLay with Kunda and Kayembe 😂

[@terrismith3359]

Happy birthday, sweet Jameela! You and your momma Freddie and the rest of the family are absolutely amazing! Enjoy your day, baby girl!!!🦍🎉🎂

[@KimberleyHinnant-pb2zf]

Jameela and Kunda are going to be besties.

[@bevrussell1192]

Simply cannot get over Jameela’s curls….🥹❤️👶🏻🦍!

[@DarlaineGermain-qz4vg]

I’ve found Tusa’s breeds. I’ve seen female gorillas that look just like Tusa at Zoo Schmiding in Austria. Tusa needs one of her own so she’s not lonely.

[@karenpritchard314]

I just can’t get enough of Jameela’s “prancy” walk. She is so bubbly. She has brought a positive energy to the troop. 🦍💕🙏✨

[@neptunes3279]

💖💖💖 Kunda is such a little dynamo, she's getting so big and fast. Jameela is as cute as ever. She's still a little wobbly but she's feisty. 💖💖💖

[@MySkinnydip]

Best episode of Grestlemania! Kid Kunda vs Sweet Jam! I was holding my breath waiting for the wrecking ball to swing down and announce the winner!😁

[@eaglesflyproud]

The little ones were really going at it. I too was holding my breath waiting for the moment when 🌪️ Kayembe would swing on down. ❤️🦍.

[@MySkinnydip]

@ I changed wrestle to grestle! Who do you think won the match?

[@eaglesflyproud]

@@MySkinnydip 8 of the 10 round bout went to Kid Kunda.

[@MySkinnydip]

@@eaglesflyproud 🙌🥇

[@Catwomanria13579]

Of course Kunda still wins now. She is a bit bigger/longer than Jam with her short legs🤣. Kunda will also be 1 1/2 years old next month and is 1/2 years older than Jam, a big difference at this age, so it makes sense that she is a bit bigger and is now almost always the winner of the wrestling matches. Let's see how long that will last because Jam is also developing super fast apparently, fun to follow the wrangling 🦍🐒❣️

[@nomzimasinyalela5080]

Jameela is the cutest baby,her curls makes he unique

[@NalaRichenbach]

Kayembe is getting to be a big boy... sitting up there eating I didn't recognize him right away. I assume that he competes for the food alongside the older gorillas, although I'm not certain. The little guy seems to be able to hold his own and not rely so much on Freddy. Nice to see the little girls playing together. I can see the slight difference in size between Kunda and Jameela, but I guess they'll even out eventually. This is an awesome gorilla family with an awesome Silverback. I love to watch them.

[@shawna6683]

Yep, Kayembe is fully able to get his own food and he doesn’t need Fredi for nutrition anymore - just comfort.

[@pennybrashears9676]

Love the little girls wrestling. They are so cute together.

[@lady4vols]

Kayembe has always looked like N’Neka, but he’s looking even more like her as he grows up.

[@mortalclown3812]

The kittle white spot on his behind is finally all faded. Guess he's in Silverback class with his Pa. 😊

[@lady4vols]

@ there not seen as nothing, until they are around 6.

[@Diana-sr5ub]

It’s nice to see that the girls were allowed to play together😊

[@annedwyer797]

That really was quite a wrestling match during the first few minutes! Jameela's really becoming very confident and independent. So cute the way she scampers around!

[@Jukato-f5i]

Yes! For so long her eyes looked slightly worried or unsure. You're right about looking confident now. Very happy for her and the whole family. Every single one of them! My favorite gorilla family.

[@patriciamorgan8359]

It seems like there are a lot of changes recently. Kayembe is looking more like N'neka and his face is losing the baby roundness. Kunda and Jameela get to play without Kebi swooping in. Jameela is a lot more coordinated than she was two weeks ago. Awesome video. ❤

[@Elsa-zr8qd]

No wonder Ms. Freddie is such a great mom. She was the oldest of nine children and she had seven of her own! She was born for motherhood. Freddie a superstar for sure but I have a soft spot for Tusa ❤️

[@kelleybutler9203]

@@Elsa-zr8qd Freddy raised such sweet babies and Kayembe has been sitting, grooming with Tusa also now Tusa will even let Kayembe ride on her back some now. That’s get to see and means she’s is becoming more and more a part of the troop/family and not just sitting on the side watching.

[@sonyawilson1000]

2:27 So happy to see that mom Kebi finally released Kunda from her grip to be free to play wrestle with Jameela. 5:55 Also happy to see that Jameela is thriving under Freddie's excellent care 😃.

[@BabyMonkeyFamily-pf6hu]

So smart monkey Gorilla and lovely.

[@m.gabriel6949]

Those two can't even fight thank God. 🥰🤭🤣😂. The mamas just watched their darlings. Jameela did an excellent job defending herself. She gave Kunda a run for her money. Love these babies.🤍🤍🤍

[@rosemary702001]

Jameela’s personality is emerging. She’s tenacious, a problem-solver and master of the left corner tree! She’s getting faster and has conquered the hammock. I love watching her lean back against something then hanging from something then dragging something around. She’s a very busy little girl now!

[@denisemorris1177]

Boy, these two little girls are going for the count! 😂😂 Now Jameela wrestling with the hammock. 😂😂 I think Jameela is still trying to balance her little legs. 🥰❤️❤️

[@kelleybutler9203]

Yes once Jameela gets her coordination down (Kunda’s got 5-6 months on her), then Jameela and Kunda will be exactly the same. They’re already having a blast but just wait till baby Jam can climb as well as Kunda. They’ll be all over the place chasing one another.

[@melissagahn]

Happy Birthday, sweet Jameela. She looks so happy and contented here. Freddy's love and care have made an incredible difference for her. :) Thank you Freddy for being the mommy Jameela should have had all along.

[@ramonaschwarzlose5909]

Die beiden Mädels sind kleine Kämpferinnen. 🤣 Sie sind sooo süß und die beiden Mamas in der Nähe und beobachten alles. Wie bei den Menschen, die Mamas sitzen auf dem "Spielplatz mit Kaffee to go" und die Kinderchen spielen. 🥰🤣❤ Die Babys haben ganz viel Spaß. 🤗😍🏀 Mokolo und Kayembe haben alles im Blick 👀und haben dabei großen Hunger bekommen. 🥒🥬🥦 Kayembe ist ein großer Junge geworden. ❤

[@imoshag4401]

Jameela ist am 05.01.2024 geboren. ;-)

[@ramonaschwarzlose5909]

@imoshag4401 Danke!

[@larrysanimalsafari]

@ramonaschwarzlose5909 Hi Ramona, good to hear from you! 👋😁

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👋😁

[@ramonaschwarzlose5909]

@@larrysanimalsafari Ich habe euch alle nicht vergessen! 🤗

[@btcrazee1]

These babies are having a great time. They are adorable and it’s interesting to see them grow and change.

[@kd6836]

I said when Jameela arrived, this would be a fun group to watch. They have a lot of great days ahead. I’m about 7 hours away and I think I need to go next year.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

You definitely won't be disappointed!

[@thatgirl9759]

I'm 3 hours away! I want to go and just stare at the gorillas until the zoo closes. 😊

[@carinas916]

It is so lovely to see Jameela thriving and growing. Freddy has been such a fantastic mother, protecting her when she needed to, and allowing her to explore the bigger she gets. They have bonded in such a beautiful way ❤ Also love that the little girls are playing so often together now! Great video Larry, thank you!

[@laurawalters4564]

Thank you so much Larry for all the smiles this year! While I am still absolutely enamored with Jameela, it is so much fun getting to know the entire troop. When I get stressed with the day to day, your wonderful videos bring true enjoyment & a reminder not to take everything in life so seriously! We have a Lot to learn from these amazing creatures. Thank you for the reality therapy!!❤❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

You are welcome. 👋😁

[@kelleybutler9203]

I’ve heard the new “Rain Forest” is moving right along (being built) and I can’t wait to see them all in their new space. They’re all so wonderful and the babies and toddler are precious. Such a well rounded beautiful troop/family. ♥️🦍♥️🦍♥️

[@AlinaWhitfield0510]

Kinda and Jamelas will be the two best playmates on one hand and on the other I'm happy that Freddy has a daughter who will accompany her in her last years of adulthood as a gorilla. I also love seeing that Kebi and Freddy have a cordial relationship.❤❤❤❤❤❤Thank you so much Larry’s ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@WendyFurzoo]

Freddy and Kebi were the first two female gorillas to arrive at our zoo. They bonded together before they were introduced to Mokolo.

[@beckyhodges4287]

I think Jameel’s favorite toy is a big branchy stick. She drags it. Tangles up with it runs from it and chews on it too!

[@sowhat7472]

Jam is growing so fast. My goodness she is cute. Kunda loves to jump on top of Jam 😂 Tusa is so enthusiastic about her food. I think N’neka wants to play with Jam.

[@Nothing2seeHere4u]

I cannot wait to watch the girls journey on "sisters"❤

[@leenewcome85]

Lovely to see the girls playing, such wonderful content Larry, Freddie & kebi such great parents 😊 thanks for sharing 😊

[@annecarter5181]

Thanks , Larry. These videos are not only wonderfully entertaining but also very educational. There’s so much to learn about gorilla behavior.

[@abbyd323]

Those babies🥰🥰So nice they have each other to play with

[@A.L.Gardner]

Jameela is getting stronger and faster, what a beautiful baby and testament to Freddy's care and love, and that of the wonderful staff. This was a joy to watch. Thanks Larry ❤

[@rejeannenicholson2024]

Tomorrow, December 5th my baby “Jameela” will be 11 months old!🥰💕❤️

[@patadams9250]

Thank you Larry for letting enjoy the Gorillas! God Bless you ❤

[@irenekopec9892]

jameela on the move by leaps and bounds what a little badass kunda is, she really resembles kayembe since she has grown. another terrific video. thanks Larry

[@MySkinnydip]

@@irenekopec9892 Mokolo has some strong genes!😄

[@mortalclown3812]

​@MySkinnydip Sure wish we could see video of Mokolo when he was Kayembe's age. 😊

[@MySkinnydip]

@ That would be awesome! There has to be something!

[@irenekopec9892]

@MySkinnyDip absolutely 💯

[@dmoore2732]

Google him. There is a picture of him at seven years old. That's when he transferred to Cleveland.

[@EmmaDee]

They are having a blast without worrying about rowdy sweet boy tackling them!, whooo hooo!

[@renewashington791]

It’s absolutely ADORABLE 🥰 how KAYEMBE watches and Imitates his dad. If MOKOLO goes and sits High on a branch to eat cabbage 🥬 Kayembe soon follows suit and sits Adjacent to him 😂 You can even see from time to time Kayembe looking over at Mokolo to Observe what he’s doing. So PRECIOUS!! 💙 🩵

[@marykelly5684]

Hi! Sweet Tusa🌹🦍😊♥️ 12-5-24

[@candicedilembo2060]

Jameela is the cutest baby gorilla to me. they r all precious and beautiful in their own way But not because she was adopted she is unique..Freddie could never receive the applause and admiration she deserves, she is the most special female gorilla ever and her vibe is so cool, smart and laid back. I love ALL gorillas , feel bad they can run freely and safely and thrive. Freddie is a most special gorilla

[@Lifewithpersians]

Larry thank you for the cuteness overload today! ❤❤❤

[@kathraed]

Happy Birthday Jameela❤

[@elib7311]

It’s funny when they fast-trot😂❤

[@EmmaDee]

Omg!!! Larry, priceless.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Thanks

[@renewashington791]

There’s No doubt about it that Prince KAYEMBE 👑 is definitely N’Neka’s Bio son. He has her SAME facial appearance and expressions 😂

[@dmoore2732]

He is getting so handsome!

[@kelleybutler9203]

Happy Birthday Jameela 🎂 🎉

[@RitaHicks-pq1li]

I love all of them. They are amazing.

[@BettyThompson-qn7cl]

Thanks Larry for another awesome video.

[@ninawest8]

What a lonely existence Tusa has.I hope the keepers give her extra attention since she was raised by humans. We should start a petition for her to get her paints back.❤🦍

[@MySkinnydip]

@@ninawest8 I second that! It’s Tusa’s birthday. I hope they do something special!🙏🏽

[@renewashington791]

👍🏽 It’s a Glorious idea 🥰🩷🎨 but when I’ve suggested it SEVERAL times in the past 😂 I was toLd NOT to get my hopes up 🙏🏽 because the zoo officials want to LIMIT as much **Human Contact** with the Gorillas as possible. I’m still gonna keep praying about it tho 😊

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@renewashington791 With you on this, Rene. It's kind of messed up, tbh, since her formative years were spent in human company. It's what she was used to. (I'll bet not everyone at the zoo agrees with that policy.) How on earth would it be harmful to let her play with paints on her own? She's clearly not happy. OK I'll go back in the gallery. 🌿💙

[@GardensDelight]

So sweet to see the babies playing more. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.

[@seasonsofphilly1993]

Larry, thank you for this wonderful video! I knew one day I'd get to see Kunda and Jameela playing, and it was better than I had imagined. Kunda's an intrepid climber, liking the high places. And, Jameela is less wobbly than she was last week. Kebi seemed as relaxed as Freddy. I very much enjoy this gorilla troop, and loved seeing the whole family.

[@JasakaD]

❤x 8 for the cuties and 1 ❤ for you Larry. Thank You!

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁

[@GlenysCooper-jj5jl]

A lovely video , thank you so much for sharing this beautiful family 💙❤❤❤❤❤❤💙

[@lm9991]

Great video! 🙂

[@pameladawson358]

I Everyy one looks so happy here

[@gram2977]

Thank you so much for these videos Larry. I appreciate them so much. I’m watching from here in the Dallas area as Jameela continues to thrive in this amazing gorilla family. They are fun and fascinating to watch. ❤

[@Jeremy-M-Meier]

Almost 10K subscribers! So amazing to watch this channel grow every week with the Matropark Zoo baby gorilla gang. Jameela is really starting to learn play characteristics from watching Kayembe. So many similarities between the two of them. I just hope she never loses her Shirley Temple curls on the back of her neck. lol Great job as always Larry, thank you!

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Thank you!

[@TRF-h8m]

Thanks!

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Thank you for the extra support! 👋😁

[@ritalittle4838]

Love the ball play.

[@anitavaughn1968]

They take such good care of these animals.

[@shawna6683]

Jameela is fascinated by the window. She doesn’t understand why she can’t get through it and she is questioning reality.

[@dmoore2732]

It's the cutest thing watching the gears turn in her head.

[@mariansp3423]

Love the videos

[@maitecaraluna5609]

Estoy muy feliz de ver crecer a Jammela tan saludable y rodeada de una extraordinarias familia. Era tanta la incertidumbre que tenía acerca de la vida de Jammela en ese nuevo lugar, ahora respiro es paz, es emocionante ver lo intensamente feliz y amada que es nuestra Baby. Yo quiero un cumpleaños de primer añito insuperable y que su tropa sea invitada y participen de un verdadero festín de sabrosuras deliciosas para nuestros gorilas.

[@pamb2734]

Jameela looked stronger and a little quicker than she has yet, in her wrestling match with Kaunda.

[@ritalittle4838]

Always fun. Has jamela seen snow yet?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

No, Jameela has not seen snow, and likely never will. Gorillas don’t outside unless near 60 degrees. (Don’t imagine they see much in the jungle.)

[@matthiasstrunz1343]

Kayembe is staring to look like his father

[@arantxabcn5762]

Es muy difícil distinguir a jameela de kunda cuando están luchando😅😅❤❤❤

[@claudiadossantosfernandes1094]

As meninas são tão lindas e fofas, amo os gorilas, eles se importam um com o outro, maes ótimas, vídeo que faz relaxar e aquece o coração, Jameela é muito fofa, está com mais equilíbrio ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@valiboico919]

Aspetto sempre i vostri video…con impazienza… vedere la crescita dei cuccioli i loro giochi ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@beckyhodges4287]

What does miss tusa do in the midst of all this action?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

She watches from whatever perch she has.

[@rhondamcdow4603]

❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@martavirginiadossantosferr7601]

Lindo❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢meu deus muito fofo

[@sosoc2616]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@chaotic_gamer1642]

Hmmm interesting when kunda had Jameela down and was on top Kebi was ok with that but when Jameela got mad and got on top and kunda was getting her butt whooped. Kebi jumped up and started towards them. So kebi ok if kunda bullies Jameela but doesn't like the tables turned. As always a great video and i haven't even finished watching it. Lol

[@mortalclown3812]

😂 Pretty sure we've all known neighborhood moms who were that way. I think Jameela is smart. It'll all even out.

[@marykelly5684]

Hi! Larry 🖐️😊 Hi! Mokolo Family ❤🦍💪 12-5-24

[@sherrymurphy6264]

Thankyou so much for the videos of this troop. Love to watch the babies. Does Tusa interact with them much?

[@MySkinnydip]

@@sherrymurphy6264 there’s a video of Kayembe riding on her back recently. It was nice to see!

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@MySkinnydip Yes and it seemed like Tusa was totally cool with it. One of my favorite bits of video in a while. 😊

[@MySkinnydip]

@@mortalclown3812 there was another video awhile back where she got so fed up with Kaye that she threw him. Then she covered her head!🥲

[@sowhat7472]

@@MySkinnydip I thought that was N’neka that did that, maybe I was wrong 😑. Thanks

[@Iris_Transforms_Healing]

Larry, thanks for the video! Have you observed the family eating other veggies (carrots, onions, peppers), fruits, nuts, or seeds? I’ve only observed them eating browse and lettuce. ❤

[@WendyFurzoo]

When Jam gets her bottle, the keepers give other gorillas green beans or celery while training them. They may also give them other treats sometimes, but those are the only ones i have seen.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

I’ve only seen green beans, brown flax seed and watered down Gatorade. I have not seen or heard of carrots, onions, peppers, nuts, or seeds in Cleveland.

[@WendyFurzoo]

@@larrysanimalsafari i think enrichment volunteers will put nuts inside the toilet paper tubes that they stuff for the gorillas, but those are more of a treat than regular diet.

[@2particlesinapodcast442]

❤

[@lisanotherdayolder2824]

Are kayembe and Mokola the only 2 males of the 8 gorillas?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Yes, just those two.

[@renewashington791]

😮 The **MOM in me** keeps Holding her Breath every time I watch Sweet JAM 🌺 with those sticks and branches 🤦🏽‍♀️ I’m Afraid she’ll accidentally either poke herself in the eye or injure her mouth in some way.

[@chaotic_gamer1642]

I noticed Kayembee is not with Freddie as much and i haven't seen him trying to breastfeed either. It seems Freddie has become more protective over Jameela. Kayembee is hanging around Nneka more also. Our little Kaye has started growing up 😢. I noticed the white spot that are on the younger ones bottom isnt on Kayes anymore. Im still afraid hes going to hurt one of the littles he looks rough but I guess for Gorilla hes not lol I love watching kunda when she finally breaks free of Kebi. She is a little fire ball. Love this troop the most out of all of them i watch

[@dmoore2732]

It's gone? I hadn't noticed.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

It’s just a faded spot- might be totally gone in a few weeks 🤷‍♂️

[@chaotic_gamer1642]

@@larrysanimalsafari it's to let the other Gorilla to know they are still babies. Learning the troop rules. I noticed Kais is almost gone. So Im wondering if that's why he's hanging out with Dad more. Nothing important. Lol

[@adrianadepiero390]

😂😂😂😂😊😊😊😊

[@EmmaDee]

Is that jamela with that ball?? I was wondering why one of the babies hasn’t taken an interest in it.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Yes it’s Jameela.

[@mortalclown3812]

I've seen Jameela play with it before today, fwiw. 😊

[@WendyFurzoo]

I have seen kunda play with that ball also.

[@alexandriaschreiber2434]

Larry, do they let the gorilla's outside in the winter time as well?

[@renewashington791]

😂😂😂 I don’t know what the nurses🧑‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ are putting in JAM’s milk bottle 🍼 but it must be Premium Unleaded OCTANE ⛽️ because while she’s Still a bit Wobbly on her feet, that Baby can MOVE OUT 🏃‍♀️ when she needs to make a quick getaway from Kunda 😂

[@luvcats120]

Poor N’neka…Mokolo stole all her food! 😔😔

[@patadams9250]

"Us"

[@bamfordsteele555]

Great video as usual but please go back to no audio soundtrack! It's distracting and unnecessary. Your old videos didn't have it and they were much better.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Will have audio in some and not others . Remember to utilize the volume dial.

[@debrabakken]

Is Fredrikas 7 children all from the same Silverback (father) ?

[@dmoore2732]

@debrabakken Frederika mated with 2 silverbacks before Mokolo. Of her living children, two are Tatu's and two are Jimmy Jr.'s.

[@patirving705]

Another wonderful video, Larry

[@mortalclown3812]

I'm sure they'll get more space, right? It would hardly be worth all that $ otherwise. Can't wait to see it! Wish all zoos - including ones with critically endangered species - were more like sanctuaries. Maybe one day humans will be willing to pay for such spaces and watch them via cameras instead of visits. (Since their natural habitats are compromised.) 💔

[@WendyFurzoo]

The new gorilla habitat will be 25,000 sq ft and two levels.

[@patirving705]

@@WendyFurzoo thank you :)

[@luisaianni3191]

Too many branches.

[@MySkinnydip]

@@luisaianni3191 gorillas wouldn’t have it any other way😃

[@mortalclown3812]

It's exactly what they'd have in their natural habitat. And none of them get hurt. (They are like us, but much sturdier!) 😊❤