Baby Gorilla - Part 1 of 2 Jameela and Kayembe

See Baby gorilla Jameela and Kayembe at The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo with her troop.
Birthdates: Mokolo 7/10/87, Fredrika 6/5/74, Nneka 9/23/98, Kebi 1/13/91/ Tusa 12/2/89, and Kayembe 10/26/21, Kunda 7/19/23, Jameela 1/5/24.
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Gorilla Details:
Mokolo - born at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo, he came to Cleveland in 1994. At that time, he joined three younger gorillas to make up Cleveland's Bachelor Group. Eventually, we were left with only 2 gorillas, Mokolo & Bebac, then Bebac died in 2017 (from heart disease-not mentioned in the video). Mokolo is now 36 years old. He is the dad of Kayembe and Kunda. Females were brought to Cleveland starting in the Spring of 2017
Fredrika (Freddie)- At 49 years old, she is the oldest adult female in the troop. She is Kayembe's surrogate mom She has raised four babies of her own. She came to Cleveland from Zoo Miami in April of 2017.
Kebi - (Kebi Moyo) she came from The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium in May of 2017. She had her first baby at the age of 8. Kebi's first baby is named Kambera Dupe and she is currently at Zoo Atlanta. Kebi is now 32 years old.
Nneka - born in San Francisco. She came to Cleveland in April 2018. She gave birth to Cleveland's FIRST baby gorilla in 2021 (a male named Kayembe). She is 25 years old. Nneka's first baby was raised by its grandmother because Nneka did not show any proper maternal care then (San Francisco Zoo). Today, Fredrika is raising Nneka’s second baby, Kayembe. Again Nneka, did not show proper maternal care for this baby either.
Tusa - she is the smallest and lowest ranking adult in the troop. She arrived in Cleveland in May of 2019 from the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo in New Mexico. Tusa is 32, but has her 33rd birthday on December 2nd. Tusa was hand reared by humans, and she can get very vocal when upset.
Kayembe - has the honor of being the first baby gorilla born at the Cleveland Zoo. He was born October 26, 2021, and is two years old now. Like most toddlers, he is very active. He plays most often with Fredrika and Nneka. His birth mom is Nneka, dad is Mokolo.
Kunda - is the second baby gorilla born at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. She was born July 19th 2023. Her mom is Kebi and her dad is Mokolo.
Jameela - born via c-section to Sekani in Fort Worth Texas zoo. Sekani is 33 years old and Jameela was her 4th baby. Sekani did not accept Jameela after recovering from her c-section. A search for a foster mom led her to Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
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Short Geography lesson;
- The Continent of Africa is made of up 54 countries.
- Western Lowland Gorillas are found in just 7 of those countries
- They are: Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. (Source National Geographic)
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[@DavidSmith-fs6pi]

Freddie is such a wonderful mom and has a loving heart. I love that she's adopted both Jameela and Kayembe and show them lots of love.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏😁

[@pattymelt-go3fv]

I know people will call me crazy, but tI have to say two things: #1...The keepers DO communicate with the Gorillas... However, if it has been proven, and it has, that we can teach them advanced communication skills with picture boards and the like...isn't there an ethical mandate to educate them accordingly to the highest level possible? Just like we have an ethical mandate to educate our own children to the highest level possible? #2....The younger (and older) Gorillas have an enrichment plan. Shouldn't that enrichment plan go as far as to teach them as much as possible with picture books, appropriate toys and lots of videos? If they can learn about what the world outside the Zoo looks like, how humans behave within the human environment...maybe slowly over generations we can integrate them into our world safely? They will always need protection of course!! They are so smart and if we could only help them to communicate then we would know what then want, need, dream about having and all their desires. So many ethical questions in my mind..... I just want them to have as much autonomy and control in their own lives as "humanly" possible... To me their world seems small and so confined. The idea that their lives are on display...yeah it's really cool for us! But how would they want to live their lives if they could tell us? I think we need to know what they WANT and how they want to live their lives and simply honor that.

[@carolgreathouse7898]

Freddie is an awesome mama. I love when she sees Kayembe coming and she immediately covers the babies head.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

🤣👍

[@kennedystarr8094]

She definitely has to with that wild boy!

[@Vmichael8]

Freddie truly bonded with Jameela, she loves that little baby

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏👏😁

[@juliajohnson6022]

“No rest for the weary” with Kayembe around.😅😂🇺🇸❤️

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Absolutely! 👍😁

[@karijordan4930]

Kayembe is truly a very handsome boy! His eyes are so beautiful & his face is so gorgeous! He's truly a "good-looking 🦍"! Has anyone noticed that Kayembe looks like his Daddy? Lastly, seeing Freedie play with Kayembe while holding Jameela ensuring that Kayembe doesn't feel neglected is so remarkable to see!!!

[@larrysanimalsafari]

It is an attractive group. 👍😁

[@melissagahn]

It's nice to see things going well for Jameela. At the beginning when Freddie is eating, Jameela is tugging Freddie's arm, like "Gimme that,". Seems she may be ready for adult food. lol But what do I know. Sweet video, incredibly awesome to see Jameela happy, loved, and cared about and for. Freddie gets my vote for Mother Of The Millenium, even though she's a foster. Sekani's loss is Freddie's gain.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁. Thank for sharing a comment today.

[@miriangomes7526]

Fiquei curiosa, se ela é mãe adotiva, como a bebê se alimenta? 🙂

[@thefloridamimi9278]

@@miriangomes7526she was already nursing 2 1/2 year old Kayembe, so Freddie allowed Jameela to nurse also.

[@lindapelle8738]

Jameela will soon learn even mama gorillas don’t share their food, You have to be sly and steal it. Though I doubt she has teeth yet, just curious to see what mamma is eating.

[@lindapelle8738]

@@miriangomes7526daily bottles plus nursing

[@bepje18158]

Freddie never stops to amaze me to do all these things on her nearly 50 years of age👏👍caring for our little princess and at the same time handling our stormy Kay but giving him still the affection he needs on his age🥰she is really a super trooper of a mom!💪🤩and to see Kay comfortably laying on his donut as a little smugged pasja he is is priceless..he too never stops to make me laugh😄🤭😍❤️🌻🌞

[@mortalclown3812]

🎉❤ For Freddie.

[@mortalclown3812]

And yes 💯🤣🥰 about Kayembe. He's being a very good boy.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏😁

[@HSR-bk5qb]

🤗Freddie and those lightning reflexes.... reminds of the clip in which she kept Kayembe, at about the same age, from falling from the hammock.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Yes! Glad you saw that old one with Kayembe in the hammock. Thanks for staying with my channel all this time! 👋😁

[@latralla4577]

Thank you, Larry for the updates! Jameela seems really strong and lively, Kayembe, the little goofball is unstoppable, I look forward to seeing him play with his little sisters.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁

[@AlinaWhitfield0510]

Fredrika is the number one mom in the gorilla society❤❤❤❤Love you all❤❤❤thank you❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏👏👏😁. Thanks for sharing some enthusiasm 🤣

[@jaynepoullos9344]

Freddie is the best mom ever ! ❤ Everyone loves her ❤❤ !! HAPPY MOTHERS DAY, FREDDIE ❤❤❤!!!

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Oh you got the 1st Mother’s Day greeting in. You’re the lucky one. 🤣👋

[@tampabaybuccaneer10]

Freddie is such a great mom! Making sure Jameela and Kayembe both get attention.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

🤗👍😁

[@maryl.5910]

Love watching baby Jameela and Freddie!! As well as all of the other mothers with their babies! Thank you Larry❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Welcome! 👋😁

[@lm9991]

Great video! Kayembe will appreciate his sisters when they are older and can play. It must be an adjustment for him. He looks just like his dad. 😍

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

Well said 🤗♥️👍🏾

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Yes he will

[@sairahaque1321]

Jameela is just so cute and gorgeous and Kayembe is getting bigger and beating his chest 😍 And Freddie is the best Mum, looking after them and giving so much love 🥰 They in turn love her very much 😘 Thank you for sharing - just love these precious gorillas ❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁

[@leslieclipp9303]

You totally rock Larry!! Thank you so much for keeping us up to date!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

You are welcome! 👋😁

[@karijordan4930]

It's also nice to see that Freddie can pay attention to both her babies! Kayembe doesn't have to feel jealous thanks to Freedie's excellent mothering skills in making Kayembe feel loved at the same time as Jameela which is a remarkable feat for Mommy Freedie, right? It's a miracle, a Blessing to behold & we are blessed to get a front row seat to this🫶😇 fest!!! Isn't "Mother Nature" amazing!

[@larrysanimalsafari]

She is doing a great job. Her Experience is paying off. 👍😁

[@user-hb9oi5fe8p]

Freddie is a sweet Momma she's so loving to her babies

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏😁

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie3]

She's such a good mom! Jameela is in good hands. ❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Yes she is. 😁

[@nikenns7892]

Thank you so much for your update Larry 🙏🙏🙏 i followed the story of baby jameela from the start so your channel is really a big help 😁😁😁

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Thanks for finding me! Oh, and Welcome! 👋

[@joegaito702]

Glad she is blending well with her new troop and family and stepparents they are very smart and intelligent animals always learning something new each day from the gorillas thanks they make good parents and grandparents and stepparents love you guys thanks stay safe and warm out !!! Joe 😅😅😊

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Thanks Joe 😁

[@sonjavandam1306]

Such a wonderful outcome, the troop look comfortable together & Keyembe looks adorable sitting on the tyre. Thank you Larry great video.🍷

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Thank you Sonja😁👍

[@paulawoosley1241]

Thanks once again, My Fave Zoo Guy!😊💕

[@larrysanimalsafari]

You are welcome

[@quazisultana2515]

Thanks Larry.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

You are welcome

[@user-dt7tw7df3u]

更新ありがとうございます。 フレディは本当に優しいゴリラでジャミーラ良かったね。

[@larrysanimalsafari]

ありがとうございます。アップデートをお楽しみいただければ幸いです。申し訳ありませんが、休暇中のため返信が大変遅くなってしまいました。

[@michelfauteux4500]

Imagine having a gorilla for a mother. Sweet.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁

[@user-gx3sr1zv3d]

Oh thank u for sharing so sweet brother is sharing his mommy

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁

[@donnadixon289]

What a great Mom, she makes sure Kayambe doesn’t harass the baby.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏😁

[@lynngold1865]

Larry, thank you for your awesome videos.i especially like the tours of their indoor and outdoor enclosures.Freddy and the troop are a Love Story!❤🦍😉

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Welcome! 😁

[@carladaniels7910]

Precious, thanks to Cleveland zoo and their knowledge, sure texas zoo is so happy. Thanks for ALL your hard work. JAM LOOKS HAPPY, and gaing weight. Prayers to you all!!!!🎉😊

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Thanks 👏👏😁

[@sharondunlap9908]

Larry thank you for the video, they are all amazing.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁. You are welcome

[@joegaito702]

Glad she's with her new stepmother and stepfather we laugh and benefit from the gorillas thanks they are very smart and intelligent animals always learning something new each day from them they make good parents and grandparents and stepparents love you guys thanks stay safe and warm out there !!! Joe

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁

[@TH-bc9qd]

Larry, thank you so much for your videos!!! ❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

You are welcome! 👋😁

[@pattimickelson9861]

What a great Set up for these gorillas.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏😁

[@jeng1395]

I wish I’d had a mother like Freddie. 😢

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁

[@consuelopando9414]

Por algo Freddi es tan experimentada cría a Kayembe y a Jameela el es un bebé pero 50 años de experiencia como acomoda la cabeza de Jameela con heno la trata con tanta delicadeza que belleza 😍 felicidades Larry

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Gracias. Y sí, la experiencia y el temperamento de Freddie son maravillosos.

[@andreajenzenbudro77]

Happy Mother's Day to best mother in the 🌎 ❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏👏😁

[@mortalclown3812]

Amazing footage! 🌎🌿🦋🦍🦍💙 Curious re: Tho months younger, Jameela already seems more agile and interactive than Kunda. I'm certainly no expert on gorilla development, but wondering if Kebi's overprotectiveness i.e., refusal to let keepers give Kunda supplemental milk and/or move about much factors into this. I'm not implying that Kebi isn't a good mom: she obviously takes her job very seriously. ❤❤

[@shawna6683]

I was wondering the same. My guess is humanization of Jameela for her first 12 weeks. 🤷‍♀️💕

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@shawna6683 I was watching different videos of gorillas in the wild and noticed that babies the same age are usually at Jameela's level now. Wonder what the keepers' opinion might re: Kebi/Kunda. ❤ So glad they're all doing so well.😊

[@gorillabff1003]

It’s all good. It will all Work out in the end. These gorilla moms instinctively know what their babies need like magic! I’ve seen different styles applied to baby gorilla rearing depending on Moms and their styles (ie highly protective with the baby-a la Genki and Kintaro in Kyoto or a more “free range” Approach - if any viewers are familiar with Tayari and Jabali in Taipei Tayari’s mothering style is more “free range” and independent with son Jabali ) and it all seems to work and the children develop beautifully and healthily. Gorilla and orangutan Moms are incredible!!! I’m in awe of them. 🦍♥️

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Many of us also think the same thing - over protectiveness has resulted in a bit smaller/slower developing young one. That’s just a hunch though. 😁

[@gorillabff1003]

@@larrysanimalsafari it does indeed seem to cause some delays in some cases. Kintaro for example wasn’t put down on the ground by Genki until he was about 8 months old or so. He was very spindly for a while but once he got active he caught right up with other gorilla babies his age and is today as active and physically developed as any other normal and healthy 5-year-old gorilla. Genki has some neuroses though and is VERY (overly) protective of her baby. Kintaro does fine now though despite the initial setbacks of somewhat delayed physical development as he wasn’t using his supporting muscles until about eight months old. Jabali on the other hand was very sturdy by around 4 months of age (or so) because of Tayari’s “free range” mothering approach Time seems to be the great equalizer in these instances. 🦍♥️

[@user-zg8pf2wp8w]

Thank you Larry for these video's it is awesome to see everyone progressing.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

You are welcome. Thanks for following along. 👋😁

[@shawna6683]

Uhohhh! Kayembe is apoplectic in the beginning! Was that a rock he threw? Poor guy. The Nneka is having none of him at the end. It hurts my heart for him. P.S. the “rock” was the Fred Flintstone Football.

[@nancydailey1410]

I was wondering what that was. I thought maybe a Kong?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Yes, a toy football

[@vjc2270]

Awwww - baby girl is already eyeing off that solid food with interest❣️😋 She’s so alert and active. I love how Kayembe plops himself down right next to her at 5:40 - he really just wants to be close to her and she seems perfectly comfortable with it - even gives him a bop on the head! ❤😂 I think Jameela is going to be a tough, outgoing little cookie as she grows up - Kayembe better watch out. 😂😂 Kayembe chillin’ in his donut with his football just cracked me up❣️😂

[@larrysanimalsafari]

I bet, keeping up with a rough and tumbling big brother might just make a tomboy outta her. 🤣

[@whatdoyathink5966]

It's SO Easy To SEE, Jameela Reaching for Her OWN Lettuce !!!! SHE ALMOST HAD A HOLD OF IT, BUT THE OTHER YOUNGSTER RUSHED IN, RIGHT THEN...DARN IT! Come On Kayembe Give Her Some !!!

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👋🤣. Very good, YOU could be writing my captions!

[@shawna6683]

Thanks!

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Thank you Shawna for the extra support. Sorry this is so late. I was on vacation across the country (Grand Canyon). Thanks for following along

[@karamichael2577]

3:51 this little piggy went to the market this little piggy say home… Oh my goodness she’s so cute and I just want to give Freddie a big gigantic hug. But I would be afraid that she would try to make me her baby. 😂 Freddie is truly top-tier top-notch next level. Even though I saw the pictures of Jameela and Kay breast-feeding, I still feel concerned about Kay not getting everything he needs from his mom. Although, the fact that she started producing milk for a child that wasn’t her own just further supports her complete dedication as a mom. Her heart, body, and mind truly respond to motherhood. Which brings me back to Kay. I think how well she manages to take care of both babies is determined by how Kayembe acts with a baby. He seems to do pretty well. I think that demonstrates Freddie’s ability to balance love and discipline not to mention he probably had a little bit of practice with Kunda. There’s no doubt he will be a bit jealous, however, I kinda think he’s been wanting a baby of his own ever since Kunda showed up. Anyway, I already spoke too much. I’m curious what other people think. Up until recently I mainly follow gorilla life channel the Momotaro family and DJ with his two sons Ringo and Jabali. So I don’t know much about this troop. I will say that Ringo and Jabali‘s moms are sisters and they really had a great relationship when they were placed their silverback. I am hoping to see Kunda and Jameela develope a special bond like that.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Hmm, thanks for the lengthy, but thoughtful comment. I think with a team of keepers watching over this, Kayembe will fare well. Just Think of the International attention that Jameela has received. It behooves Cleveland keepers to do their best since all the world is watching. I have faith that they are skilled enough to do a good job of it. In regard to food supply and nutrition, Kayembe continues to receive a bottle daily and Kunda will also be offered multiple bottles for the next couple of years. Thanks for watching- oh, and to learn how amazing that cleveland team is please go to my 40 second video- “baby gorilla-Kayembe #8-1/2 for the link to a cleveland zoo presentation about the care and birth of Kayembe at a Tails & Cocktails event. You will be amazed.

[@jmcampbell05]

SO SWEET, LARRY. YOU'RE THE BEST!!! COVERING THIS IN DEPTH FOR ALL OF US.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Thank you, glad you’re enjoying these videos! 👏😁

[@karijordan4930]

Has anyone noticed that Jameela kind of looks like Freedie? It's a miracle isn't it that fate sometimes knows that they should be together and realizes that they resemble one another as if they truly were mother and daughter! Food for thought huh?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁

[@VA4LVRS]

It’s soo good that she will let Kayembe near her!!! ❤❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏😁

[@consuelopando9414]

Freddi es una adulta mayor tan delicada como ha adoptó a Kayembe y Jameela es tan dulce y amorosa delicada con ellos debían las mamas humanas tomar estas experiencias que belleza

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Freddie es un excelente ejemplo del que todos pueden copiar.

[@kelleybutler9203]

Nneka showed she’s Kayembe’s playmate when she wants to be but she doesn’t show any sign that she accepted Kayembe at his birth. It.just amazing Freddy walked over and picked that premie up like it washers. I think her smelling the newborn smell plus cleaning him up after the keeper’s tried to nit interfere is what helped Freddy’s system to start spontaneous lactations. Now she’s bonded with Jameela but allows Kayembe to nurse sometimes (because it’s more for security and that she’s still his momma to), the primatologist I’m sure have learned so much with this unique situation. I find it so interesting but also I just LOVE ♥️ Freddy, Kayembe, Jameela, Kebi, Kunda and the entire troop. They’re one of the best behaved and I see Kebi watching alpha female Freddy and learning so much from her. I’m so glad they really liked each other and bonded themselves before they were introduced to Mokolo. Thanks for all the great content Larry and forgive me going on and on. That’s another symptom of my “MS” along with my grammatical errors and bad eyesight, put it’s good for my mind and helps me to be able to relax and still think about these wonderful creatures.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁. Thank you Kelley!

[@mikam8801]

The gorilla mom sure has to work hard. It is 24/7, unlike humans who can take a break.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁

[@ValerieSue]

Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful video and for showing the outside exhibit area. Boy that Kayembe is a funny boy! He looked so cute in his inner tube, just sitting and thinking …. what can I get into now or who can I bother. LOL 😂 Mokolo was like scratching his head like ….. hope my boy doesn’t want to play right now as I want a nap! 😅 I can’t say enough about Freddie bonding with lil Jameela! It’s so wonderful to see. I hope we can see Jameela nursing her sometime. Do you know how often babies nurse? I LOVE how protective she is of Jameela when Kayembe comes bouncing/ tumbling in around Jameela. She’s stern but tender. ❤❤❤❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Jameela nurses several times a day. Thanks for sharing your comments today!

[@janetrouse8362]

Thanks for this video.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍✅

[@marilynsears7611]

Kaye mbe is putting out the “ but I’m the baby “ vibe! lol. My oldest daughter was the same way when I brought her little sister home rofl ! It’s so eerie to me how much both humans and gorillas are similar in almost all their behavior. Sometimes I even wonder who should be on the “ other” side of the glass.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁

[@mercedesvallar3384]

Thank you Larry, for the update

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁

[@dianaking2172]

I love love love gorillas!!

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏👏👏😁

[@karenthompson8151]

Quick question. So kyembe is not Freddie’s bio son correct? Has she ever had her own children ? She had wonderful motherly instincts for sure and its wonderful to see she will Accept these babies

[@charlesmccoy5857]

I believe Freddie has raised 5 of her own babies. Larry can correct me if I'm mistaken.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

I’ve heard of 4 from zoo leadership, although an unofficial gorilla stud book lists a 5th baby that survived about 10 months. but I don’t have any other supporting material at this time. So… let’s say 4 for now (✅)

[@charlessarver1637]

Gorillas are so sweet ❤️❤️🦍🦍🦍

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁

[@gram2977]

Freddie is a wonderful mom for Jameela! Warms my heart to see them together. Kayembe is so funny to watch. Typical two year old. He desperately wants a playmate. Watching these amazing animals makes me smile! 😊 Thanks Larry!

[@larrysanimalsafari]

You are welcome, thanks for sharing a comment today.

[@BettyThompson-qn7cl]

Larry, I am so appreciative of you sharing your heartwarming videos of this beautiful gorilla family. Thank you so very much ❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

You are welcome, and thanks for following along, you’ve been with me for quite a while. 👍😁

[@vjc2270]

Hear, hear! 👏👏👏

[@kelleybutler9203]

Thanks! Larry I forgot to add it to my original comment, which I do quite often nowadays. That’s okay and I know you understand my situation.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

No problem. Glad you following along! 👋😁

[@RapaxGuardian]

This sparks great joy.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏👏😁

[@kate-ot5lv]

Jameela and Kayembe are precious! Do keepers still feed Jameela extra bottles to make sure she's getting enough nutrition?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Yes, Jameela gets bottles to be sure she gets all she needs.

[@user-dp1wc4oh4r]

Awwww...Jameela Is Coming Along Just Beautifully. Freddie Is A Great Mother, And Kayembe Is Being A Typical 2 year old. Such A Wonderful Union. I Have A Question, I never see them Eating Fruit, Is Fruit A Part Of Their Regular Diet?? Thanks Larry ❤❤❤❤

[@vjc2270]

Hi❣️Fruit is like sweets or cake for gorillas - something that should only be enjoyed occasionally and in small quantities. It’s not a huge part of their diet in the wild - they mainly eat leaves, grasses, bark, roots, etc. Their stomachs are specially adapted to process tough plant matter like that. Fruit is full of sugar and carbohydrates and can contribute to weight gain and heart disease, which is a major killer of captive gorillas, especially males. 😢

[@user-dp1wc4oh4r]

@@vjc2270 Awww.... Thank You... Good To Know.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

If I can tag along, this week I learned that while gorillas sometimes eat bananas, the bananas we have delivered to Ohio are much different than the bananas in Africa (sugar content for example)

[@user-dp1wc4oh4r]

@@larrysanimalsafari That was my next question, Bananas...Why have Gorillas been long associated with Bananas? Which ones are sweeter? In watching other videos, I've never seen a Gorilla eat Bananas In The Wild

[@user-dp1wc4oh4r]

@@larrysanimalsafari Ok, sounds good 😊

[@user-yf9vd7nq2y]

Ларри! Скажите пожалуйста,а Моколо были другие дети,в других местах??

[@PIA-tj5hc]

No other children

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Нет, дети у Моколо были только в зоопарке Кливленда. Всю свою взрослую жизнь он был частью холостяцкой группы, прежде чем женщины присоединились к нему в Кливленде.

[@annduncan4081]

I am simply enthralled

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏👏😁

[@genesisbooking27]

Larry do you think they will ever try to re-introduce Jameela to her birth mother?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

I do not think they will do that. Let Jameela think Freddie was her mom. What if Jameela had lots of questions? We have no gorilla psychologists to help we help her work things out, right? 🤣 funny but true. (Seriously though, once she is ready to reproduce the team on the gorilla SSP decides where she will live out her life.)

[@genesisbooking27]

@@larrysanimalsafari Wow okay thank you. I appreciate your videos and hard work.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

@@genesisbooking27 👍

[@user-ff9gi8fc6p]

Freedy ibu yang sangat penyayang berhati baik , jarang sekali di miliki oleh gorila ❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Freddie adalah wanita/ibu yang sangat istimewa

[@shaheen10905]

Cuteness alert ‼️

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏👏😁

[@Creative-Chaos]

I am a bit concerned that they found a mother for Jameela who is 50 already. I know 50 is the high end of life expectancy. How long do infants need their mothers considering Freddie’s age?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

They are usually very close to mom the first 3 to 4 years.

[@nikiboss3312]

Their enclosure seems small to me. Even the outside part seems small. Do they use the bathroom in there? It seems like if they did they would constantly get it on them plus their food is thrown in there too. Idk I’m new here so please don’t be mean lol

[@larrysanimalsafari]

There inside enclosure we see is cleaned everyday. It is 3 large interconnected rooms with a second level. Their night time habitat is separate on a lower level, also cleaned everyday.

[@nikiboss3312]

@@larrysanimalsafari ok that seems like that would be fine. Thank you for clarifying!!

[@larrysanimalsafari]

@@nikiboss3312 👍

[@consuelopando9414]

Que bello y juguetón Kayembe Jameela con Freddi esta viviendo el tiempo que no imagino ha sido aceptada con amor hasta por Mokolo gracias Larry bellos y explicativos tus videos

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Gracias por seguirnos y compartir tus comentarios. Agradezco escuchar a mis espectadores.

[@elkedietrich4080]

🫶🦍🥰

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Great!

[@nikiboss3312]

Awe I feel bad for Kayembe 😢 he doesn’t have anyone near his age to play with and that’s all he wants to do. And is it me or does he look like he knows that Nneka is his birth mom?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

I think it is you (ssh, we haven’t told him she is his birth mom) Thanks for watching

[@gloribyrd9259]

Are the zookeepers going to wean Jameela off the bottle? I'm pretty confident that Freddie can produce enough milk for Jameela and that Jameela is a good nurser and has the ability to drink as much milk from Freddie as she needs.

[@bhowl3792]

They have trained Freddie to bring Jameela to the mesh for bottle feedings, so they don't intend to stop. It was the same for Kayembe when he was Jameela's age.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Thanks bhowl - also they will offer multiple bottles daily to Jameela ( just like they did with Kayembe) and allow Jameela to decline bottles when she wants to. She will likely wean herself off the bottles - as she changes her eating habits to the greens and browse like the older gorillas eat.

[@yomama8873]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👏👏😁

[@conniewolf7300]

Jameela is hungry! Freddie may not have enough milk! She needs a bottle feeding.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Okie dokie, keepers are ready to provide bottles. 👍

[@michelemiletich7540]

wow ! really kool

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👋😁

[@karamichael2577]

❤️

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁

[@nancydailey1410]

What is than oval shaped thing Kayembe is chewing on?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

A toy football

[@karamichael2577]

Btw, do you know if the kids received a gift from gorilla life? Possibly a ball with holes in it or did they already have that ball? The guy who runs gorilla live channel mentioned something about it, but I wasn’t sure if he was saying he was sending a gift, or if he was saying that somebody else did and it was the same kind of ball that he got for his gorilla friends. I’m just not sure what he meant and I was curious.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

I have no info on where the play balls come from.

[@karamichael2577]

I suppose it was a silly question anyway. I guess I thought it would be neat. I know the guy from GL was thinking a lot about Jameela. The mother of the troop he films would be a good mother to her. Of course, traveling to Japan would be extremely stressful and if things didn’t work out, it would be a big problem. Still, I think his viewers would like to see her be a mom to a baby again. It’s clear now that Freddie was the perfect choice.

[@karamichael2577]

Sorry for all that writing before. It made me think of another question. How are Kunda and Kay related? I guess they’re not related at all to Jameela so would it be unreasonable for the three of them to make their own troop and the future? Probably there will be more babies though, and it might be difficult to separate them from the other kids in the future. Anyway, I guess I’m getting ahead of myself. Have a lovely day. ❤

[@vjc2270]

Mokolo is the father of both Kunda and Kayembe, so they’re half-siblings. 😊

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Thanks✅

[@karamichael2577]

@@vjc2270 got it. Because I’m just learning about this troop. It wasn’t clear to me if Kay’s biological mom was pregnant when she got there. Everything I’ve seen of her so far seems to be away from the troop. It could be because I see her during breakfast only but she’s always sitting in the same place by herself. Anyway, thanks for your answer.

[@fixintowin6980]

Do theses babies develop at the same rate as human babies?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

While we have many similarities, gorillas develop faster especially when it comes to strength and reproductive age (age 8 is common for females, males can “help” reproduce at age 10)

[@Diana-sr5ub]

wondering if jameela is cutting teeth as she was trying to chew on moms hand. I don't think she was after the lettuce . I feel a little sorry for Kayembe ... he wants mom and now mom busy with new little one.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

The timing seems right for teething. 😁

[@epicFrogman]

Is this considered a good enclosure ? Just wondering

[@larrysanimalsafari]

From what I have seen (just a few zoos) the outside seems good. The inside is just Okay. Columbus Ohio, which has had 54 baby gorillas, and has 14 or 15 gorillas seems smaller on the inside. But they have had good success.

[@user-dp1wc4oh4r]

Larry, Are There Any "Mountain Gorillas In Captivity?

[@BigOleOgre]

Mountain gorillas haven't survived in captivity.

[@user-dp1wc4oh4r]

@@BigOleOgre Why? Is It Because Of The Elevation Of The Land?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

There are no mountain gorillas in North American zoos. They are all Western Lowland. Mountain gorillas are found in cooler temperatures than Western L.

[@user-dp1wc4oh4r]

@@larrysanimalsafari Thank You...Are Mountain Gorillas Larger Than Low Land Gorillas...They are Awesome and Absolutely Beautiful....Primates Are My Very Favorite Animal, and "Gorilla's Are #1".

[@sonjavandam1306]

There is one female Eastern lowland gorilla in Europe & she is beautiful. Her name is Amoharo.🦍

[@sowhat7472]

How is Freddie able to breastfeed? Where is her baby?

[@larrysanimalsafari]

She experienced hormonal changes while caring for Kayembe. (She became his surrogate mom because his birth mom, Nneka, did not care for the baby Kayembe. ). That resulted in her beginning to lactate to allow the nursing.

[@marciaesters3250]

GREAT

[@larrysanimalsafari]

@@marciaesters3250 👍😁

[@mansonrf]

Has anyone seen Jameela nurse from Freddie yet? ❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Yes

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Freddie adalah wanita yang sangat istimewa.

[@JulieKillianYunker]

so wheres freddies children at and so the silverback and her has never matted then and so did freddie nurse the little boy or did his mommy and so he does know thats his birth mom or what

[@larrysanimalsafari]

Freddie’s children are spread out in other zoos. Four of the have survived to adulthood. Freddie began lactating when she was caring for Kayembe. She never stopped lactating and then Jameela showed up. Her natural instincts kicked in and she felt compelled to care for the new infant that just “showed up”.

[@JulieKillianYunker]

@@larrysanimalsafari i do love that freddies is a great mom and all and im so happy that this is all working out i just know they are so much like us humans and they show so much the same ways but hey i had clicked on to another zoo in china i think and says they have its a name starts with a g but she had been taken from her mother years ago and had been replaced back into the same zoo again and how its very rare for a mother to accept that child again after being taken and when they r taken they usually never can be apart of the family again bc they r rejected why is that tho i mean do they not know it is their children and this one did get taken back in with its mother and now the mother has passed but whats that all about and as i have said im new into all this and the fact we are saving animals from going extinct. but i never got into knowing the animals and now im into learning all the ways and find it is amazing world but some of their ways i dont get just yet and sorry if i ask alot of questions and always thank u for ur videos they are so amazing

[@rosiepena8917]

Aww poor Kayembe has no one to play with....he looks so bored

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍

[@maryconnectcreate387]

I feel Jameela looks week and not nursing enough. Maybe.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

😳. Well, there are at least 3 full time people who work with these gorillas every day. I feel confident they can monitor and offer additional bottles as needed.

[@karenpritchard314]

Someone please remove the rocks. I am worried because he is throwing them. I am afraid for Freddie and Jameela. 😢❤

[@larrysanimalsafari]

I believe that was a toy football. Thanks for caring though.

[@justiceforrevina]

Thanks for showing more of their area. Duly noted. Still seems small & somewhat confining ( cagey) They would rather be swinging from the trees in the jungle, and observed in the way Dian Fossey pioneered.

[@larrysanimalsafari]

👍😁