Badongo - The Silverback Gorilla showing who’s boss

Badongo The Silverback Western Lowland Gorilla showing everyone who’s boss. Recorded at Jersey Zoo in the Channel Islands.

[@Me_o_Mel]

There’s so much intelligence and emotion behind those eyes. We need to do everything in our power to protect these incredible beings.

[@THE_MAQ355]

Yeah and the last thing they need is zoo imprisonment !!

[@wisekong6371]

@@THE_MAQ355 in some cases, the zoos saved some populations

[@adlwilliams]

If they wanted to survive they shouldn't have chosen to be so damn delicious

[@vasisimari92058]

@@wisekong6371 that's bullshit, mate. Read more and listen to Earthling Ed on Zoos.

[@wisekong6371]

@@vasisimari92058 ;D .... no

[@TrueSavage555]

This is honestly one of the best Gorilla enclosures I seen in all of these KZbin videos. Spacious, plenty of stuff to climb on, and naturalistic. I wish more can be like this.

[@MultiSkyman1]

Nice and green. But UK cold too I guess.

[@NinoG053]

It’s a makeshift shit hole. Nothing special at all.

[@tarpnarp]

We know how to treat animals in the UK

[@NinoG053]

@@tarpnarp I definitely won’t deny that. Damian Aspinall is of the many who do great things for animals, especially gorillas. At least he’s trying to find a solution for gorillas to be free in a protected reserve or wherever. Zoos are ridiculous and nothing but entertainment. Gorillas do mot belong in zoos.

[@Eggile]

@@NinoG053 Aspinallfoundation.org it's huge what they achieved. Gorillas do not belong in zoos. 100% right ✅

[@ademkin]

I'm not a gorilla specialist, but these demonstrations of force aimed at the crowd and the way he always seems vigilant and keeps an eye on everyone, makes me feel like this gorilla is very stressed out and on edge in his enclosure...

[@alexangelodimaria7787]

he show them muie! =))=))=)) if they get in, they are dead! =)))=))

[@javiermoldoveanu1655]

=)))Gud one(Romanian bruda)

[@alexangelodimaria7787]

both, bored of fucking humans

[@Georgie14]

Yep

[@dme1016]

Looks like a nice space for them. They're safe & comfortable. If all were only in the wild, most of us wouldn't be able to study their magnificence.

[@firststatetate]

They are so powerful yet generally docile. Fascinating beings. The sheer power and emotions of them is amazing.

[@InspiraBoost1096]

2:07 mans look like he smoking a cigar checking like tf you looking at

[@s101077]

Bro u made me laugh badly😂😂😀 First of all, that grunt

[@Aristocratic13]

I thought the exact same lol

[@adamrodgers9175]

He legit kept looking up like, why are you watching me. If you sat and stared at someone in the mall while they ate. You'd get the same f*cking looks 😆😆

[@cruz25617]

I can't get over how much his chest pounds sounds like cartoon bubbles popping. 🤣

[@paulthedesiigna7595]

Mr 617 like I’m slapping my cheeks with my mouth open😂

[@dusthue]

😂😂

[@analothor]

Wish I could make those sounds come out of my chest

[@itzpayday1238]

@@shijosatsujin7893 the cupped chest pounding is different from closed fist pounding

[@paulthedesiigna7595]

@Eemeli Rantala Jesus God me help me!!!! Lol

[@hernje]

Magnificent beast. Almost like something fictional you’d make up.

[@luisnajera5477]

Yea

[@dannyk5026]

King Kong-

[@KSlessthan3]

thank god someone else thinks that

[@ricardodavis4730]

I believe gorillas were seen as legend before and during the age of western imperialism. Most zoos didn't have any gorillas until after WW2. I could be wrong.

[@TheLirJEt86]

Yeah our ancestors! Lmao

[@michaelangellotti4773]

"You wanna go?" "Just try me!" "I'll be over here eating my salad."

[@analothor]

When you're a UFC fight but also have strong vegan beliefs

[@KWillo]

Funny how the biggest strongest animals eat salads.lol

[@Someone-hs5yb]

@@KWillo Gorillas usually don't eat salad because it doesn't exists in nature, they ate fruits and leaves

[@KWillo]

@@Someone-hs5yb It was just a joke.Calm your tits,bro.

[@Someone-hs5yb]

@Magno Avatar Yes we are related, but it's not correct to determine genetic correlation based on DNA similarity of the strings. If this theory would be true we are 25% related with bananas and this doesn't make any sense. This theory is dismissed

[@jonpowell4246]

It's what I love about silverback gorillas, they're dossile, majestic, exclusive creatures that keep to their groups and just wanna be left alone. But if provoked agrivated, threatened or crossed in any way or form, they're sooner to tear anyone or anything in half than look at them. Really gotta respect that.

[@masterknife8423]

Wish I could be a gorilla it must be amazing to be born with natural strength and being able to potentially and easily knock down a human in a fistfight

[@danielhoffmann67]

@@masterknife8423 Yes, but it it also means that you always have to live in the dense forest always wearing a fur, eating nothing but leaves and some other vegetable stuff, making your sleeping nest every evening (because you probably also pooped in the one you made the evening before), being exposed to rain, being followed by thousands of mosquitoes and other insects, and not to forget being threatened by humans ALLTHOUGH you are much stronger than them.

[@tindikukka]

Leopards hunt and kill also silverback gorillas occasionally. They can't rip other strong animals in pieces, it's gross exaggeration. Lions and bears are stronger than gorillas to give some examples. Still gorillas are amazing and need protection in wild. They need certain envoronment to survive and we humans make it smaller all the time.

[@Kragatar]

2:05 lmao I'm picturing him with a New York mafia accent, smoking that cucumber like a big fat cigar.

[@adambennett2737]

Gorilla godfather

[@Made_in_Rome]

imagine being over 400lbs of muscle and being able to move like that...NFL who?

[@actavisprime514]

And in ratio to their actual strength it’s probably like 3,000.

[@8kigana]

yeah but their hand size are bigger than dinner plates and bone density are so dense, a 250 lb gorilla would shred a 400 lb guy no probs.

[@Made_in_Rome]

@@8kigana I believe it bro

[@robertmseaman]

So your saying if this Gorilla was a running back he would just walk to the end zone un touched

[@tavspop]

It's because he's 400 pounds of muscle that he can move like that.

[@infinitejest441]

They have a nicer enclosure than other gorillas kept in zoos ❤️🦍

[@skull_crusher7416]

But he can see people watching him

[@philipcarrigan4352]

If a male gorilla acts like this it is because he feels under threat. Imagine if that was you . It's stressful. I think it's sad.

[@reason5591]

So do I. I do not find Zoos to be ethical by any means. There is no way this environment is equal to the forests where Gorillas live. Not even a close race. Its heartbreaking.

[@bossross8270]

Oh stfu you bleeding heart. Can't stand weak-ass armchair "experts" like you.

[@rogerramjet849]

@@bossross8270 oh tough guy

[@planescaped]

Um... no, that is not why Gorilla's act like this. _Silverbacks_ are always super aggressive and stoic to other Gorillas, as are Alpha Chimpanzees and many other great apes. They are always herded by one big ass bully that keeps everyone in line. Just because you feel it to be true, doesn't make it so. Stop attributing your human feelings onto animals you know jack shit about.

[@loudmein6591]

He has a better life than most gorillas. A gorilla born in captivity doesn’t comprehend what living in the wild is like. It’s not like this guy is sitting their missing the good ole days.

[@Kissameassa538]

I also love the way they eat with their lips closed, my son is nearly 19 and can’t

[@emaaadsheikh8448]

Is he in college?

[@williamo.2519]

He would pull a person apart like pulling celery apart.

[@warchief7734]

No you can't lmfao there are several records of gorillas quite literally ripping humans apart like we are paper. Stfu dumbass

[@juiceboxinc.2745]

@@warchief7734 pretty sure he’s joking😂

[@ghostgang4641]

@negro bsr in 1910 a gorilla riped a man head off so yeah go luck with dat😬😐

[@ghostgang4641]

@negro bsr 😂😂 lol

[@ricardodavis4730]

At least if you play your cards right, the silverback will at least charge you. No eye contact, slowly back away, and slowly sit down. If you don't follow these suggested steps, you're dead. At least he's no chimp.

[@lingchristine6413]

What a magnificent beautiful creature. Full of might and strength. Love them.

[@Theghostswithin]

He deserves more respect than being laughed at in a Zoo :( A wise old soul, soo sad for him.

[@ChadeGB]

2:44 Poor guy does a big old sigh. Tired of all this shit, no doubt.

[@klaus.kinsky3954]

They are constantly under observation that would also annoy me😔

[@poopbutt6241]

@@klaus.kinsky3954 nah

[@KM-dk1xn]

Feel sorry for them, it's sad

[@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz9]

Awww 🥰🥰 i agree with both points above. I guess it's a tough decision really. Wish humans did not poach and destroy our planet 😪

[@HTMN161]

K M77 sometimes they are born into captivity or were rescued

[@SOB98]

Lol. The face he's making is like - "Yeh...bet that scared em'. Yeh."

[@JB-eu2jp]

...and without that fence in between yourself and him...it definitely would have worked.

[@chriscraven9335]

2:43: "Broccoli, again...*big sigh*...yum..."

[@louismeloche3857]

Ya, like WTF is with that? Don't they know people are starving in Africa!

[@pamelaraffel9142]

I don't think I'd like being gawked and yammered at all day either.

[@pamelaraffel9142]

@BigCat6906 you are absolutely correct but I Still wouldn't like being gawked and yammered at all day.

[@deadsmoke198]

What's that in English?

[@354sd]

Better than doing a crap job you hate just to survive

[@LampreyKisses]

Not everyone's cut out to be a streamer.

[@slavchokyurkchiev9465]

Nowdays twitch streamers and their toxic chats :D

[@ultrad-rex1389]

I'm convinced that gorillas are real-life versions of the Hulk.

[@lovelittlestpetshop9822]

I swear I had math class with him in high school

[@reason5591]

Lololol 😄

[@LazyHomeSchoolDude]

@Christopher Brewer ?

[@asafaust8869]

Maybe so. You know how people change. When it's time for the high school reunion, I never go; I have no intention of letting others see how much weight I have gained.

[@asafaust8869]

@Christopher Brewer I can only hope that is not what he meant. Sounds like an innocent statement.

[@LazyHomeSchoolDude]

@@GatorNick i just said "?" bc i didn't under stand the joke... chill.

[@wernerbkerner9690]

I like the mens' soft, understanding laughter when the gorilla does his poses. They're like "just like at our workplace"

[@KWillo]

😂😭

[@drexlev]

2:09 That was a Winston Churchill impression after the Jalta conference.

[@bouvier1st1]

People starring and standing above him must be intimidating.

[@39Hundred]

I wish there could be some type of tinted glass so that we can see them but they can’t see us. It would give them a sense of privacy. I’d hate it if people stared at me all day.

[@dunruden9720]

starring?

[@billb.5183]

He could probably bench press a car. I doubt he's sweating gawking humans too much.

[@suxgaming1273]

@Jayne Eyre nope, coz he does wanna beat u

[@miridian2012]

Any sustained direct eye contact is considered an act of aggression or challenge in the gorilla world ... Numerous people staring therefore could be the cause of the dominance display.

[@savednorwegian]

I must say such a big boi beast eating vegetables is kinda hilarious

[@shreyasshankar4109]

All the biggest animals actually do. Its the ones that get the secondary source of nutrition that are small like tigers and lions. Sea creatures are peculiar tho.

[@AlexZander688]

And gorillas fire off a deuce and sometimes eat their own dung.

[@shreyasshankar4109]

@@AlexZander688 Your point kind sir? Is to represent them? Noted.

[@shreyasshankar4109]

@@AlexZander688 Farming is an evolutionary forward step. Its unfortunate to see humans killing beasties. The meat eaters gonna be our pets of the future. :p

[@AnkitSingh-es6zu]

@@shreyasshankar4109 it's nothing like look around you again brother most of the hindus in todays lifestyle consume non veg in various variety and amount please shred this proud thought that you are believing till now

[@frankieragnarok8437]

And to realize they communicate without words but are capable of sign language. Empathy.

[@mefford67]

*He’s definitely THE boss...* 😳

[@Robert_11911]

He is more than the Boss

[@DJ_Kane1224]

Heather Mefford the definition of “BOSS”

[@holoholopainen1627]

Greeting from The Asbury Park ! Born in USA - The BOSS

[@joelmc4811]

Stuck in an enclosure

[@cameronspence4977]

Big ol Monker

[@montaraful]

That looks like a pretty enclosure they have there for them, unlike some other zoos.

[@jesuschristiscallingyou953]

Gorillas are big but move so smoothly, like character animations when playing a game on a high refresh rate monitor.

[@geriesandmann4485]

Hè looks so human and unhappy

[@mcren6781]

Sad seeing these majestic creatures in zoos. He seemed agitated and stressed by all the humans and noise. Wish they had a little bigger enclosure to go at times.

[@20secondsclips]

- amazing creatures! Could watch them for hours.

[@goose535]

If gorillas were a bit smarter, we would be the ones being stared at and made fun of at the zoo.

[@groxiverde]

no

[@mediocremuffin6770]

Amazing Goose lmao

[@robertmseaman]

How about a LOT smarter....

[@chriscraven9335]

If gorillas were smarter, octopi lived longer, dolphins had legs, and jumping spiders were bigger

[@ksitigarbha9787]

They would have to be as evil as us starting several 1000s of years ago. And actively hunt us down, realising what a scum we are. Rather than just chilling in jungle eating greens and fruits.

[@wuilmanhorn6031]

Kong vibing in skull island

[@Golem.8088]

I still wonder how you can build up such massive muscles with just cucumbers...

[@Jp19981]

It's called genes

[@damnyejustgotbewitchedbyth2802]

Their digestive system helps them do so

[@dimitryanyanwu7681]

I swear, gorillas are f*****g cute

[@cynthiarogers2904]

YES. He is SO MAJESTIC !!!

[@joegaito702]

They have feelings and emotions and there moments like anyone else right they make good parents and grandparents and stepparents and uncles and aunties stay safe and warm out stay strong and healthy as well much love and respect and appreciation we laugh and learn and benefit from the gorillas thanks they are very smart and intelligent animals always learning something new each day from them no robber or crook comes near the gorillas house just hilarious priceless if it happened being laughing hysterically god bless you guys thanks !!! Joe

[@mr84ttop34]

It’s amazing how fast he is.

[@ORIGINALTHUNDERDUDE]

one of my favorite animals ever!

[@evo2542]

I love how Gorillas when trying to look big and tough will combo things, like the branch throw and landing making a noise combo with him beating his chest. Or when they kick things then beat their chest.

[@GodfreyFirstEldenLord]

0:18 Kong when he gets the axe

[@rasher331]

Reminds me of my father when he was younger, always throwing his weight around the house

[@tarpnarp]

Do you want to talk about it?

[@cynthiafix5543]

Magnificent silverback!

[@bluewolf7479]

I love how he just sitting there U WANNA GO BRO

[@caneanukunuku8269]

As close to the hulk you'll ever get. The neck on it. Oh wait. What neck 😮

[@shelliepoitras2473]

He is a beautiful huge silver wow..

[@alonzovillarreal4666]

Frightening how fast he moves

[@Johanna040713]

Badongo has very expressive eyes. All of the Silverbacks and other gorillas here in KZbin look unique and have different type of look in their eyes. Gorillas are unlike other animals. I think they are the cutest among the great apes.

[@SpiralsHappen]

I imagine that gorilla and I are best friends, going on adventures together and solving mysteries.

[@betsyjones2912]

Oh wow he is sooooo beautiful I could watch him all day

[@luxurypropertytoursfiji-hi9014]

Plot twist. This is Kong warming up before the Godzilla fight 😀.

[@kingdinogorilla3618]

Yes 😤😡

[@nancydemoss7904]

What a magnificent animal! I'm in awe.

[@garyfrye222]

I remember as a child in the 60’s. We went to the Cincinnati zoo. Their gorilla exhibit consisted of 1 gorilla 🦍 in a jail type cell with a cement floor. What sticks out in my mind to this day; was it vomiting. Back in the 90’s I saw a elephant in a cement cell with shackles on its leg. I was thinking; “I will never come here again.” But I was wrong. In the 2000’s it was a have to trip. I saw the same elephant chained to that wall. Cincinnati zoo is Sucks. Indianapolis zoo is great.

[@Hughjasswipe]

When you’re species is known for being territorial of their environment I can only imagine how much stress they’re going through being trapped and watched by multiple random people

[@swamp5050]

That is one handsome energetic guy, shows everyone why he's the BOSS!

[@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz9]

Babbbies i want to hug them 😍😍😍 how fast do they run wow. Such babbies

[@topspin4456]

So beautiful and majestic.

[@joshriver75]

Whoa! A whole-half of a cucumber in one bite....

[@eyecyou4677]

What an Awesome creature...I bet any NFL Coach would love to have him on their "D" Line....LOL....!

[@39Hundred]

He has the strength to rip any quarterback’s arms out of their sockets.

[@connorshira4271]

I'd pay to see that game assuming I can be seated near an exit

[@billyd5317]

Bucs had Warren Sapp! (not a racial reference, a bad ass reference)

[@eyecyou4677]

@John Signs I really had no Racist intent with my comment....I was just pointing out how strong and intimidating they are.....!

[@eyecyou4677]

@John Signs I'm a huge NFL Fan (BEARS) and my comment had nothing to do with Race....I was pointing out how strong and intimidating he is that's it...read my earlier comment please....now that's enough of that Crap...!

[@mordu5620]

Merci et à bétôt morvie. Love you always ❤️

[@terryallen5328]

A fantastic powerful beast who knows he’s top guy in there.

[@gailjackson-chapman7085]

That's one boss you don't want to get him mad🤔🥺🙄

[@candyc.3163]

He is magnificent!

[@knoxvillehermitfreemoviesm3625]

That is a nice enclosure with all it's greenery.

[@veronicaja9085]

I agree with you

[@veronicaja9085]

Them silver back are awesome to look at

[@dunruden9720]

It is greenery?

[@dunruden9720]

@@veronicaja9085 Those silverbacks.

[@Eggile]

Still not really enough trees around

[@Kragatar]

1:09 Even silverback gorillas get the zoomies.

[@user-ft6mq9cz3l]

Гарний! Такі великі дельтовидні м'язи та біцепси. І без виснажливих тренувань.

[@DineshSingh-pr4ij]

He has a beautiful encampment.

[@richardplantan4375]

He's the man.

[@chadtrump7009]

Eligha Cummings father

[@dmiller55591]

Silverbacks are such majestic and fascinating animals.

[@elijahj9902]

2:08 lookin like a cigar smoker

[@chadtrump7009]

Looks more like a registered Democrat

[@jflesh8673]

2:08 “She's your baggage. You fall behind, and you're on your own.”

[@analothor]

You're a cultured genius amoung simpletons

[@midoriburgess5941]

He is happy 😃 He has a large space to run and live 👍

[@haidangkieu1]

we're lucky gorilla isn't omnivore

[@stevencoardvenice]

This is nice enclosure for these gorillas

[@anaperez907]

Beautiful.❤

[@anaperez907]

Que belleza de Gorila, hermoso solo come vegetales y esta muy fuerte, que maravilla!!!😊💕

[@rain_of_tears7878]

I honestly still feel bad about all the animals that are in zoos, despite how beautiful it may look

[@saricomey889]

That’s me landscaping my front yard and the creeps be looking

[@candyc.3163]

So magnificent!

[@annjuarez106]

Since Universal’s King Kong looks identical to Silverback Gorillas, this creature is my favorite 😍.

[@damirnukic2992]

Those Gorillas are crazy and funny to watch but I wouldn't Mess with them😁

[@grimmblade]

Reminds me of my 20s

[@KWillo]

😂😭

[@KINGBADASS100]

Whenever Gorillas beat their chest it always sounds like someone popping bubble wrap:D

[@ogee1264]

Stop looking him in the eye... no wonder he's stressed

[@andreaskrbyravn855]

This is why I eat broccoli

[@ParallelComparison]

If there is one word to describe Gorillas: Grumpy If there is one word to describe chimpanzees: Crazy If there is one word to describe monkeys: Mischievous

[@factseye9662]

amazing

[@wc.smith99]

2:05 mans got a vegan cigar

[@notsure1277]

Every cigar is "vegan".

[@MaddyIndia]

Beautiful animals, better than humans frankly. Absolutely must be protected like any other species ❤

[@Barabbas7798]

He's definitely a badass

[@ivanjuarez7731]

The Western Lowland Gorilla is my favorite animal.

[@blackhole9646]

Show yourself Kong 😊😊

[@gmoney1616]

1:10 lol one sneak peak at the audience to make sure their paying attention lol love it

[@willyoueatmypussyplease3549]

The noise of him beating his chest could be part of a song tbh it sounded cool

[@LilMOMMAson]

What if gorillas, or another animal species for that matter, began operating zoos of their own? Would humans be on display like this guy?

[@lonnellware3055]

Perhaps humans can learn from the gorrilla's social skills especially during the pandemic crisis!

[@Johanna040713]

Silverbacks are amazing. This gorilla enclosure looks really beautiful and comfortable: lots of soft ground, space to run and trees to climb in. Seeing it makes me miss summer and going to picnics.