Gorilla Mother Admires Human Baby - Shows her own Family

This gorilla shared a beautiful moment with a newborn baby and her mother ❤️
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[@robinfrady5257]

The human mother is actually Kiki's care taker but was away on maternity leave. In this clip she is introducing her newborn to Kiki who had had a baby herself recently 🥰

[@rubendaniel249]

Hello beautiful, how are you doing today.

[@SpectralLumo]

​@@rubendaniel249💀

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

​@@rubendaniel249creep... that definitely works a whole 0% of the time.

[@kareni7973]

That makes this 1000% more beautiful and special ❤❤❤

[@kaycampbell8532]

@gameboyunboxings...You're right about that!😂

[@ajitbalkawade]

The more I watch Gorillas, the more I think - it is a sin to imprison these beautiful creatures.

[@KameraShy]

They are living in a hotel with daily room service.

[@oceejekwam6829]

Agreed, in some parts of Africa people eat them. 😔

[@oceejekwam6829]

@@KameraShy If you mean the gorillas. It's definitely a prison and not hotel. They're unable to checkout when they want.

[@colleens1107]

You do know that large primates are heavily poached right? Being in a zoo is saving their lives Edit: to all the people saying I'd rather die than be in prison etc... umm the big difference is WE ARE 8 BILLION STRONG and they are down to what? A thousand? Also they aren't in cages but nice habitats. Yeah humans die, but we aren't being hunted to extinction. These are straw man arguments.

[@cgeorge3785]

I don't think so. Gorillas are one of the world's most endangered animals, and in the wild their numberes continue to decline due to deforestation and human competition (including being hunted for bushmeat of all things). At least in a zoo enclosure, a gorilla faces zero threat of being poached, and their dietary intake and health are carefully monitored. Gorillas in captivity live far longer on average than those in the wild (50 years compared to 40 years). Sure, a zoo enclosure isn't the ideal environment, but again, far, far better than the alternative since allowing them to exist in the wild these days is a risky proposition.

[@timhatfield6367]

I'm a 60 year old working man..Can't believe this made me cry...

[@mr.melontoyou]

Its okay for men to cry. Especially at such a beautiful sight. It means you have a heart and compassion. Which makes you a real man. Woman find that extremely attractive. Unless shes a cold hearted herself.

[@mr.melontoyou]

You have compassion. Thats a good thing.

[@kisumufilms1495]

The working part was unnecessary

[@bitty_beastly47]

Thank God. I was beginning to feel a little weak lol

[@bitty_beastly47]

​@@kisumufilms1495I think he means construction. Makes you a little rougher around the edges. There's no room for soft heartedness on job sites like that

[@Loveoldies50]

How can anyone doubt the intelligence and emotion of gorilla after seeing this? Amazing, and beautiful!

[@synappticuser7296]

And we have harmed so many of them. I hope we can learn from seeing this that they deserve our protection and respect.

[@katpage9378]

You’re so right 😢

[@AlainnCorcaigh]

We? I've never harmed any animal, stop tarnishing us all with the same brush

[@SlavicUnionGaming]

imagine be a tree hugger and claiming humans have hurt gorillas.

[@uvwuvw-ol3fg]

Might be due to expansionist cultures according to Rob Craig Kirkpatrick. Seems like the government as a byproduct of agricultural/pastoral revolution will always be in need for more consumers, wage-slaves and cannon fodder regardless of ideologies such as antinatalism based on consent and efilism.

[@quintin8256]

N destroying their nature

[@justinepullen4579]

I love the fact the gorilla mum was trying to say “ your baby I see your baby” and that she stayed and watched for ages These are intelligent compassionate beings who speak with us when we listen to them

[@muffin6369]

I HOPE he's not talking about the gorilla video instead of the robot video.

[@DickTator6969]

it's stunning how similar they are to us but they are also similar to us in their ability to violence , it's also true for chimps , orangutans and other apes I guess that the good comes with the bad but those type of videos are wholesome , and It's just shows us that those animals are more similar to us than we think.

[@suhaasvemuri7980]

@@muffin6369 The gorilla has feelings bruh. Humans and gorillas aren't that different.

[@geometricart7851]

They have the intelligence of a 7-9 year old. Some even more intelligent. Bonobos especially there is on Kanzi they say has an IQ between 75-95. Simply amazing.

[@king4bear]

I mean… They’re literally our closest cousins. Humans are apes too. We’re not just morphologically similar, we’re behaviorally similar as well.

[@DV-zv4ox]

Even when we enter their homes, capture them and essentially imprison them, they still show love and empathy with us.

[@gimpinainteasy]

Motherly instinct is a thing.

[@pollall2793]

To be fair, a great deal of them are rescues.

[@elizabethklein7073]

​@pollall2793 Or born in captivity. I dont think a prison comparison is fair. One is punished in a prison. They are treated quite well and zoo enclosures have become so much larger than in times past.

[@damonkennysr.4775]

A mother’s instinct is strong in almost all species ❤

[@samwisethebrave288]

Except for leftist democrats...

[@shaleececarter6570]

It's strong in ALL species and 😍🥰😩☺😊💛 it's just some humans just need to take notes from animals..

[@damonkennysr.4775]

I agree with the human part but some species in the wild once you breathe on your own you're on your own ❤️

[@oskarkozlik7881]

Yes, especially at cuocas.

[@Dr.IanPlect]

@@shaleececarter6570 No, FAR from all species have a 'strong motherly instinct'. Many lay eggs and immediately leave permanently.

[@linda6987]

“You cannot share your life with a dog or a cat and not know perfectly well that animals have personalities and minds and feelings”. -Jane Goodall ♥️

[@QuinnieMae]

Most animals do. What they _don't_ do is make it a part of every conversation. 🙄

[@Wakish0069]

Hey guys I'm vegan!

[@Wakish0069]

@@jamesfranklin5476 Isn't pride a deadly sin?

[@mehere8038]

& dogs & cats are nothing compared to the really intelligent animals. I rescued 2 parrots a couple of years ago, I've had ample pets during my life, including very smart German Shepards, but they are nothing compared to parrots, with parrots being in there along with great apes & the dolphin family in intelligence levels. Parrots are viewed as having the general intelligence of a 5 year old & mental intelligence of a 2-3 year old, very different experience to a dog or cat. But please people, only consider experiencing this yourself if you really would be willing to take on the responsibility of a monkey species or similar & a pet lifespan of many, many decades (with a plan for where it goes when you die if you buy a large parrot as a baby, cause they live 100 years)

[@mariahoulihan9483]

she was correct /the other day I washed my dog outside - she is not a fan but puts up with it. I had used the words BRUSH BRUSH AS i USE use a soft rubber brush to massage the soap in her coat. The rest of the time brush brush means brushing her coat. she is erhy placid and fully and full of sprit. However, I said Brush brush the next day to get her to cme to me for a coat brush.. she growled.. I knew instinctively she thought I was going to bathe her again, and she was telling me.. not likely, we ony did it yesterday.. I can only ake so much you know.! I ony had to say No ently and sthe stopped. They do work things out, have different personalties and feelings. half and hour later.... she was fallign asleep next to me on te soifa. .snuggling close. she has no problem with me.. but thought I was washing her two days running and wasn;t having it, lol.

[@hamilcross]

I love that she holds her arm close to her in a cradling motion as if to envision herself holding him with his reflection right there... that's gotta be one of the coolest experiences ever for that mother.

[@karasmob1775army]

If so trusting, put your infant into her arms

[@hollywont9447]

This is absolutely heartbreaking and adorable at the same time. She and her baby are trapped.

[@nicolecavender5831]

Very sweet and heartbreaking at the same time. I wish more people understood how intelligent and important this species is to our planet.

[@stavrosgreen4143]

If we were thinkning to respect only intelligent beings and lock up the rest for pleasure , then we should lock up the Human race .. Locking any Animal up is a sin, we will pay for it one day . The worst thing is parents pay and fund these places .

[@AlesAmazigh]

As opposed to any other species of animals currently living?

[@jillian5582]

The mother with the newborn was Kiki’s caretaker. She was away on maternity leave and came to show Kiki her beautiful newborn. Kiki also recently had a baby as well. This is beautiful and these animals are well taken care of

[@nicolecavender5831]

@@AlesAmazighhumans

[@jameshansing5396]

@@AlesAmazighwhy do prick’s like you always try to turn something into a negative?

[@cococatpirate1686]

What a beautiful moment! Kiki is fascinated in a human newborn baby, and then, she pointed at herself and the human baby again and again. She might've wanted to say " So adorable! I also have my beautiful baby, we are mom friends!" They could be "MOM FRIENDS"👩‍🍼💞🦍 beyond differences of the species... at the very first sight💓 If the human mom has enough time, please, please, visit Kiki & her baby Pablo sometimes to show your beautiful baby as "Kiki's one and only HUMAN MOM FRIEND". She probably would love to know how your baby is, and how human babies grow up❤🦍

[@themarbleking]

She was9 begging to be treated with compassion and to be freed. This animal was jailed so white people can coo over its compassion while having none themselves. Wow!

[@trueaussie9230]

It's very presumptious of you to say "Kiki's one and only human mum friend". Do you believe no other 'human mums' visit Kiki?!

[@justjosie8963]

yes, they should set up play dates! 😊

[@SoleilBlanc11]

❤

[@angeleyes4502]

@@trueaussie9230 I’m sure she has many “mom friends” ❤

[@Osjey]

Im a mother of 4 kids and I can feel the shared motherly love between the gorilla and the babys mother. ❤

[@deday89]

what a surprise...

[@DickWigglin]

As a man with no kids, I can also feel the shared motherly love between the gorilla and the baby's mother.

[@tinobemellow]

Any ape should recognize the beauty of their offspring instinctively. Humans, I think, lack that trait in some areas.

[@front331]

I'm a man.

[@Jen-je3jo]

I absolutely love these animals. Strength, compassion, love. We as humans could learn tremendously from them.

[@Loroths]

Gorrilas are also capable of extreme violence against their own kind and others and even canabilism. Don't let a few minutes of maternal curiosity colour your entire judgment of them. Of course, the same could be said of humans. Okay so canabilism in humans is very rare. Hey maybe they could learn a thing or two from us.

[@areaxisthegurkha]

​@@Lorothsyou're talking about chimpanzees. These are gorillas, so please get it right even if you're objectively trying to ruin someones day.

[@kidlenny1964]

Said it before. Animals are honest and there love is unconditional. Wish people could be the same

[@threeofcats5803]

This made me tear up and I’m not sure why- I wish we could all live together in harmony with plenty of space for Kiki and her family to be safe and free on this planet

[@pamelameckley5040]

I wish the same, my friend. 🙏🏽❤️

[@elementalbendingmaster3536]

Unfortunately, It's never gonna happen. We are a violent species after all

[@2Bad4YOUuu]

I got to wonder if this "Kiki" had babies once ... and they are somewhere else ... 😢😭😫

[@forgetmenotjem1147]

Saddest thing is Kiki and her family are safer in captivity than free where the hunters are

[@a_diamond]

*hugs* I'm not sure what it will take for the majority of us to stop letting the minority dictate our actions.. but yeah.. I would be happy in that world.. ❤

[@jesseribbey]

At 0:38 its almost like she's telling all her gorilla friends, "Hey everyone come look at this!" While shes looking back at them and pointing inside. So Awesome!

[@themarbleking]

She wants freedom and compassion not incarceration and to be treated like an animal in the Zoo. She was begging to be treated with compassion and to be freed. This animal was jailed so white people can coo over its compassion while having none themselves. Wow!

[@annmahoney8921]

These intelligent creatures belong in their natural habitat.

[@iamworthy1302]

​@@annmahoney8921they do but they get hunted a large contained area is much better than death

[@pawwalker3492]

@@annmahoney8921 and we have to protect them and what habitat is left for this very reason.

[@1t_wasnt_me]

@@iamworthy1302 No! Don't just prosecute the hunters, EXECUTE the hunters, then the message would start to get through to them. By putting them in a large cage, it's as good as telling the hunters, they're free to carry on hunting the ones in the wild.

[@lindatulis6214]

This is so beaautiful. Goes to show us animal mommy's and human mommy's are the same when they have a baby.

[@rubendaniel249]

Hello Linda, how are you doing today.

[@lisabona7978]

Absolutely Magical.. she So wanted to touch the baby..😓🤗😇

[@tompurcell3088]

Beautiful moment, truly. Who doesn't love a perfect infant? We humans - we are able to capture and exploit these animals. We are able to train some of them. But it is they who teach us. We have nothing to offer them but imprisonment, exploitation, even experimentation. When I look into the eyes of wild animals, even my dog, I see wisdom, honor, and integrity that we humans largely lack.

[@elaineb4490]

Beautifully stated. Thank you.

[@chericonnolly4810]

Absolutely! Well said! I couldn't agree more!

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie3]

Tom, you have a gift for communicating through the written word. :^) I agree with most of what you wrote. But we can offer them love & a good home. Thinking of pets here. You have a dog so you know. My dog is a rescue. He was turned over to me instead of going to a shelter by the K9 cops, after my friend's landlord said the dog had to go. He'd chased a child and nipped at her - no blood, no broken skin. I already loved him and he had no trouble coming with me! He's got a much better life now anyway. I cook for him & he's getting quality food. No more having to sneak food that was left on a plate, just because the guy spent all his money on alcohol instead of a sack of dog food. 😪 I felt so sorry for the dog because he's a very smart, well behaved, sweet little Jack Russell Terrier with a funny sense of humor. ❤❤❤ I love him so much! Mine for 8 years now, so that makes him approximately 12-13 years old. Have a great day, Tom. :^)

[@tompurcell3088]

@@GuantanamoBayBarbie3 Thank you, GBB. God bless you for saving that soul. "Mankind owes epochs to the domestic dog". I think it was actually Hitler who said that, and it's true. To the clear and compassionate mind it's obvious. In this age, it seems we devalue wisdom in favor of technical know-how. The rest of the mammals in our world favor wisdom, and I think that's an advantage.

[@lucianegs9058]

Exatamente, eu também vejo isso nos olhos dos animais, toda pureza e bondade. Quem somos nós para nos acharmos melhores que eles?

[@tinabutler6723]

The most beautiful encounter. Kiki shows how a Mothers love shows no bounds even between species. A Mothers love is something different than any other love that has ever been made.

[@aaronpatterson2369]

Thren explain why women think abortion is birth control. And why women use their children as pawns in divorces. And why the largest percentage of inmates come from single mother homes.

[@stayhydrated8321]

Only if humans understood this… we let race separate us…

[@NiaLaLa_V]

Remember to go vegan. Dairy means mother.

[@skathwoelya2935]

Take a peak inside a dairy farm.

[@readthetype]

Who talks like this? Who are you performing for?

[@karoonboomie2813]

That was absolutely amazing, so precious! Gorillas 🦍 are so much like us, we need to protect them in the wild so we don’t lose them, without gorillas, the Animal Kingdom could not exist. 🫶🏻🇺🇸🤍🩶🖤🦍🤍🩶🖤♥️

[@LchanOtakudom]

I don’t have words that could do this interaction ANY justice at all! It was so sweet and awesome all at once!

[@JM-zk9ou]

Gorillas are gentle, loving and caring toward their babies and small humans and other animals. And, they are so much smarter and emotionally intelligent than we give them credit for. This is beautiful.

[@poetcomic1]

And just like humans, some of those ole silverback males can be MEAN S.O.B.'s!

[@Grandmastergav86]

@@poetcomic1 Females are far from perfect - in Human or Gorilla "form", especially in the modern era!

[@vintagelady1]

Males of some species kill the babies that are not theirs when they take over leadership of a group, so don't get quite so dewy-eyed about them. Of course, there are humans who do that, too.

[@poetcomic1]

@@vintagelady1 Yes, they are called live in boyfriends.

[@pysvtfa4]

@@poetcomic1😂😂😂😂

[@kai2782_og]

She keeps looking at the baby in amazement. It’s really a bond between 2 nurturing moms and really shows the beauty of nature. the gorilla mama is like “ look I’m a mom too” 🥺🥰

[@hardlines2635]

No father on the scene.

[@TVInformative]

@@hardlines2635 lmao

[@janbadinski7126]

New mommies live to show off her babies.

[@ClownWorld11]

@@hardlines2635 😂

[@HC3053suevus]

@@hardlines2635 That's not true! The human baby's father filmed this video (or was at work), and the gorilla male was just tending to one of his other wives (or children) somewhere nearby! 😉

[@pugnacious1]

She loves being a mom❤ How sensitive. She's the type who would rush to keep the babies from being harmed by the Silverbacks. She's beautiful 😍

[@frankcotten]

All mothers are united in the love they share for their own children, and in children in general. But I honestly think that they are better than us and more deserving of peace and prosperity.

[@VegasTiffNLV]

This is one of the loveliest and sweetest videos I've ever seen ❤❤❤ What a wonderful experience.

[@CharGC123]

OMG, I'm bawling! How incredibly touching!

[@roybaty4785]

Human mom had her stupid mask on.

[@themarbleking]

This animal was jailed so white people can coo over its compassion while having none themselves. Wow!

[@michaelgrubhofer1216]

Same here!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@Hinatachan360]

Both babies are so precious. I love how Kiki shows her cute baby too.

[@Carolinejoyamico]

I was just wondering why no one had mentioned the adorable human baby. The human mother was sweet too. Yes. Gorillas are beautiful too. But so are we! Thank you for mentioning the human baby.

[@dongiano]

​@@Carolinejoyamicowe all know human mothers can be beautiful. The reason they mentioned the ape is because the video was about her reaction

[@KahurangiSteez]

One of the things that interests me most is the way the gorilla points at the baby. It's picked that up from watching humans pointing through the glass. This implies it has integrated a piece of human language.

[@MrEnjoivolcom1]

You know they’re our relatives by their eyes. You look into their eyes and instantly know that they think and feel and love just as we do.

[@maried3717]

It was so kind of you to share your baby with Kiki. She understood the connection and realizes the similarities between humans and her tribe. You honored her and she honored you.

[@Sylvael2002]

It was beautiful

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

This isn't her channel.. 😂 oblivious much?

[@jess97724]

It was all planned for the likes geesh.

[@ScottsafriendofGod]

Her love for your baby is tangible... genuine... and powerful. Thank you.

[@ThePHYL]

This is so beautiful….mom knows that love between mother and child

[@user-vf8yr6hh1u]

Gorillas are really sweet creatures. It's a shame most people don't have enough respect for them.

[@Loveoldies50]

OMG, THAT'S SO SWEET! How can people not recognize the intelligence, compassion, and affection in other animals? That gorilla is a good will ambassador between our species! And she's doing a great job. Tell her how beautiful HER babies are! I wish you could give her a gift for her babies!

[@slothy6096]

And yet we trap them in encolsures where they live out their lives in captivity versus a vast rainforest or jungle

[@Sylvael2002]

Maybe the gift of freedom. I'm sure they'd appreciate that more than a stuffed toy.

[@caydeisclutch2589]

you say this like the jungle isn't full of threats of its own. I'm not saying captivity is the best thing in the world, but not all gorillas have the chance to live a full life and or raise their young. Captivity is a blessing in comparison to being poached and dismembered with parts sold in underground markets. Captive wild animals are typically rescues of situations like deforestation or poaching with lengthy backgrounds you can hear from their owner/trainers, and read about through third party outlets like the web or foundation pamphlets. Captivity has aided in extinction prevention of countless species since the beginning of time.@@slothy6096

[@robertthomas3777]

Such empathy. And, there’s only 4% difference in the genomes. So close, yet so far. Beautiful.

[@joseh3564]

That's a huge difference, 4%, being that all humans only vary by 1% difference in DNA.

[@aikighost]

Category Genetic Similarity Humans and Humans 99.9% Humans and Chimps 98.8% Humans and Dogs 94% Humans and Cats 90% Humans and Cows 80% Humans and Fruit Flies 60% Humans and Bananas 60%

[@Raven24444]

Genetic manipulation at some point for sure

[@eroccha]

It's 1.75% gorilla to humans. Chimps to humans it's 1.37%.

[@eroccha]

@@joseh3564 It's actually only 1.75% difference for Gorillas. Human to human it is 0.1% difference. That's 17.5x greater difference with gorillas.

[@Hajo87-tz7hz]

They deserve human rights; their understanding, compassion and social abilities are at least on the same level as ours.

[@terrybeeman3514]

I can sit and watch Gorillas all day. By far my favorite animal

[@lindseyrice2435]

What a beautiful moment. This was so precious. ❤

[@jerritanner275]

I'm in tears. This is one of the sweetest things I've ever seen. ♥️ Gorillas are one of my favorite creatures on the planet & this shows how wonderful they are.

[@Majicplumbob]

I❤animals. They have such beautiful souls and love so deeply. This was so sweet.

[@mattiasbarnett3777]

The fact these beautiful amazing caring animals are critically endangered due to humans is horrible.

[@wernervannuffel2608]

What a deeply mother connection between humans and gorillas. Super beautifull 👌👍💫🌟⭐

[@Gr3nadgr3gory]

Remember, as long as you understand the language of animals, you can communicate with them just as easily as humans, sometimes more.

[@elizabethwitt2621]

Well said. I believe very strongly this is true. 👏👏👏👏

[@margaretmorris7335]

Elderly Aussie: How absolutely beautiful. So KiKi and her carer were pregnant at the same time. Admiring each other's babies. Don't ever call animals dumb. This inter species recognition and admiration caused me to shed a few happy tears.

[@lorispicer4598]

She's just letting them know that she's willing to babysit. She's so fascinated and smitten by that little baby

[@brooklynbarbie6855]

What a beautiful moment in time. Glad it was captured so the world could get a glimpse on how wonderful these creatures can be!

[@aspiknf]

You are beautiful too.

[@SinkfieldHoops]

@@aspiknfthis guy😭

[@mgraulau]

Only one more thing could have made this perfect. A human hand on the glass as an acknowledgment and interaction with the mother gorilla. ❤

[@mehere8038]

na, more perfect would have been when they're saying "take a photo", take the photo, then show it to the gorilla, or maybe even print it off & give it to the zookeepers & ask them to give it to the gorilla

[@animalfriend6413]

I thought too, that the human should have put her hand on the glass. Without that it looks like the gorilla is more passionate towards others than the human.

[@samalama9692]

Yes, I was thinking the same thing when Kiki gorilla put her hand on the glass the mother should have also . It was a special moment of bonding and so emotional. Animals are so precious and have feelings, even more than some humans sometimes. 💕💕🐒👶

[@SmileyBlue69]

I was waiting so hard for that to happen.

[@PatB303]

Agreed. It's clear who the intelligent, compassionate one in this video is and it isn't the human woman (what a shocker 🙄).

[@medicalmisinformation]

A strong maternal bond and a strong plate of glass.

[@rockyblaq510]

Gorillas are highly intelligent creatures, they know!

[@bettyk8105]

Oh my gosh this is so amazing. Shows how they are sentient beings, with very similar emotions and attachments to humans. This was truly a beautiful moment.

[@gabrielzachary9704]

sentient beings????????? you think??? ffs

[@nobrainsnoheadache2434]

@@gabrielzachary9704 give a gorilla a fish, dude

[@Dan55888]

Love how she points. She is really fascinated by the other baby

[@ronaldwharton939]

It just breaks my heart to see these magnificent and intelligent creatures penned up and on display.

[@TheHoser82]

Don't look up Human Zoos. Only 100 years ago. "Barbarians" put on display for all to see. Sad history of our "superior" european "race"

[@JLvatron]

How heartwarming, what a beautiful mother that gorilla is. And according to Kramer, “once those gorillas accept you, You got it made in the shade!”

[@absoluteterror9098]

YOO why am i crying over this. This interaction is so amazing. A decent amount of humans aren't even capable of making connections with other people.... But these two moms bonded instantly

[@Jmacdonald2386]

@@fractalehuit9112 I think it bothers most people but the fact is that this seems to be a zoo or sanctuary in the U.S. judging by the language and the accents of the visitors, most likely but of course I can’t be sure. At least in the U.S. the law doesn’t allow any longer for primates to be removed from their natural habitat and kept in confinement. These Gorillas are unfortunately the descendants of gorillas who were most likely poached from the wild so that is of course sad. The thing about it though is that these western lowland gorillas are an extremely endangered species so they couldn’t just allow all of those gorillas that were originally taken from the wild back during the 20th century to simply die off without allowing them to pursue their natural drive to reproduce. Giving birth, as well as raising their own infants, even in captivity is a critical component to giving these animals a fulfilling life, at least as best as it can be while in captivity. The issue at the heart of the discussion is that primates are not born with the skills to survive life in the wild. Like human beings they have to spend their first 4-8 years clinging to and nearby their mothers in order to watch and learn all the necessary skills needed for surviving a life in their natural habitat. Everything from what fruits, vegetables, insects, plants and other wild edibles are safe to eat, which plants, insects and other poisonous or dangerous objects they should avoid. How to build sleeping nests in the trees so they can avoid the larger ground based predators that typically hunt during the night. Although building sleeping nests high in the tree tops is more commonly seen with Chimpanzees and Orangutans rather than gorillas. Unfortunately, the last generation of gorillas in zoos and sanctuaries that would have learned those skills from their mothers would have been the first generation of primates taken from the wild back during the 20th century, before anti-poaching laws had been passed in the U.S. When that generation reproduced, some of those skills may have been taught to their offspring in captivity, but unfortunately necessity dictates how much of those skills the young are exposed to, which would diminish with each new generation. It’s a difficult situation, I’m not sure what the answer is honestly, letting these animals go free in the wild has been tried and shown by Primatologists to end with disastrous results, unless the primates can be trained with the skills they need to survive in the wild over the course of many years by well trained human caregivers. This is something that the conservation organizations in Borneo and Sumatra have been doing with orphaned and captive Orangutans for the past 25 years with quite a bit of success. The animals need to be extremely young when training for survival in the wild begins, but they have seen a lot of success. Hopefully more organizations like that will come into being and will be able to help return many of these animals to a life in the wild as nature intended.

[@VantaBlackin]

@@Jmacdonald2386wow …they’re a lot like humans in the way that once you’re cut off from your history, culture, traditions, and any knowledge your ancestors had before you you’re screwed.

[@Gameboy-Unboxings]

Hopefully you're not a guy...

[@xcaluhbration]

@@fractalehuit9112Just couldn’t let her have her beautiful words without trying to make her look like a callous person huh? 🤣

[@d_all_in]

You're crying? You're unhinged.

[@sandramorey2529]

Thanks for posting this. We primates are all so closely related. Love conquers all.

[@bethrichards8020]

Female gorillas still feel love even if it's from a human mother holding her infant they also share that Bond..

[@aNyWildAngel]

I love the interaction between mothers, this made my heart melt. Ty

[@CharGC123]

OMG, I'm bawling! How incredibly touching!

[@joegaito702]

This is priceless between two mother's one a human and the other a gorilla they seem to have a lot in common always learning something new each day from the gorillas thanks love and respect and appreciate you guys thanks job well done you should be proud ! Joe

[@roems6396]

They are both apes, so it’s not surprising that they understand one another.

[@bankaishikai7137]

@@roems6396 exactly distant cousins

[@user-lr4wc2sg9x]

Ellos también es parte de esta tierra y Pertenece también de ella,hay que respetar 🙏♥️

[@Watchtower77]

Gorillas are one of my favorite animals, I hope they don't go extinct. Amazing animals.

[@lanabethmorrison6584]

This shows how absolutely amazing ,intelligent and special the gorillas are ❤they 100%deserve and need constant protection from the pure evils in this world 😢this video touched my heart .❤

[@jerushamaxwell281]

The female gorilla's interest in the human baby was so touching and genuine, and she clearly communicated it. Even sweeter when her own baby climbed onto her big arm, where the little one could be admired by the other mom.

[@patriciafagan5193]

This actually made me cry. Other mom understand the motherly bond we all share. Love is love and even animals can show it just as humans do.❤❤❤❤❤

[@Diana-007]

Absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time 😢 these extraordinary animals should not be kept in zoos. Thank you for sharing your baby with Kira for a little while, two new mums bonding over a shared experience I’m sure you made her day a little brighter. 🥰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@tiffanycancer]

No matter the mother, A good mother loves all. She would of raised that human baby if she could 🤗 This is absolutely precious. They are too human to be caged like they've did a crime with a life sentence......😢

[@bloodmooncomix457]

All I could see was Tarzan's mother Kala! 🫵😄😚😍

[@joseh3564]

Tiff: Are you certain that animals in the wild have it better than those who get beautiful, clean enclosures, fresh water, food, medical, etc.? Looks like they won the Lottery living the resort life.

[@tiffanycancer]

@@joseh3564 Nah, They been able to do it that's called wild life. Humans always interfering in something, if they die in the wild? it's call the circle of life, if close to extinct, they're no longer needed on the planet. They can clean, drink and do everything they'll need to do, they don't need a human to live life ( there normal life).

[@YourPalKindred]

Sadly we have to do it for their protection. Deforestation and poachers kill too many of these innocent creatures for us to not protect some in sanctuaries.

[@tiffanycancer]

@@YourPalKindred I hear you. but this way isn't how wildlife should live, in captivity. Just for show. If you go to any zoo, SeaWorld ECT, you can see the sadness & depression the act of wild isn't in them anymore. To not be able to hunt, pick a mate ect. That's sad. It's sad, but I'm sure they'll rather try to live in the wild or go instinct. I'm sure it's better than being in a cage or trapped just to keep them from going instinct, they say. No matter what when it's over its over no matter what, so let them free.

[@Sindollx666x]

This is so touching. I love how fascinated mama gorilla is, and showing her baby to mama, and showing her gorilla baby the human baby. Love how she lays against the glass too. So so precious.

[@NOs-1991]

Watching them connect like this is truly touching the hearts of many people. What beautiful bond & friendship

[@DrGK2324]

So very divine and overwhelming…I see HIM in them 🙏🌸🌸

[@tammymartin9664]

My heart is overjoyed each time i witness such genuine love

[@joannemadden7449]

I can't help it, I'm crying!! What a precious sight, no matter what a Mother's Love transcend's species, it's a strong and deep emotion. It breaks My Heart to see Animals like this locked up and on display. God bless them all❤️

[@melshaw9653]

This has to be one of the purest and most precious things I have ever seen ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@heatheranderson6403]

I cannot stand to watch this because she aches to touch that baby and can't. God bless her innocent heart.

[@KM-wf9yx]

Awe...How incredibly beautiful this mother is showing off her baby and taking such a beautiful interest in the human baby too, so gently... These mamas bonded over their babies...

[@blackpinkblinkforever2907]

Every kinds of mothers love any kinds of babies. Because they love all the babies around the world.

[@SWExplore]

These gorillas are part of human history. Guess what? Kiki is a long-ago relative of humans and has all the emotions and sense of kindness that any mother would have for her babies. No surprise here, but wonderfully endearing to watch!

[@jeanwesterman3544]

That truly was a magical moment!

[@deannealbrecht774]

This is exactly why these beautiful creatures need their freedom. They are aware there is more out there.

[@Jemmyjo]

This brought SO many tears. What a beautiful thing. How awesome that this momma shared her baby. They are such beautiful intelligent animals. I needed this to start my day.

[@rachelalcina7954]

This truly is the sweetest video I have ever seen❤

[@kristineroethle5028]

The maternal bond between animals and humans is so beautiful and touching. It's an amazing video of love in all facets of life 🤗

[@rebel5140]

Moms just being moms.....showing off their kids!🥰😘

[@ericbrett3095]

There are some unshakable bonds and motherhood is one of those.

[@georgettebereni6322]

😂merveilleux

[@agneteht]

Absolutely. To me I connect emotionally to most mammals feeding or carrying their young. And mammal babies make me incredibly protective, even baby birds make me all tender...

[@kristiefloyd3922]

Absolutely! Amen to both Momz!

[@LunaBully420]

Beautiful this .. mothers are mothers no matter whether human or animal .. we are not much different in terms of maternal instinct ❤

[@Algorithm_work_your_magic]

More proof that a good mom can't help but to be a good mom ❤️🦍

[@notme6753]

The maternal bond between them is just beautiful

[@jacquiwilliams4291]

How can.people say this is just a animal ,moved me tears ,such a beautiful intelligent creature ,❤

[@jennifermcmillan9518]

Kiki is one of the best momma’s out there. She’s so sweet.

[@pawwalker3492]

This video should be shown to people - why we must protect these animals, and all endangered species, at all costs.

[@MIRIAM-bm5sn]

They are no different from us that made me cry ❤❤

[@IAMTHECHEYBABY]

this has me crying because it’s just so pure & beautiful.

[@Payne..]

Its crazy to think we are so closely related to these beautiful creatures.

[@hic-rocmama69]

how beautiful❤🦍 that's just the sweetest 💕

[@nancyaylward1176]

A Mother’s Love is a Mother’s Love. It transcends beyond Human to Mammals to Animals. Nothing is more important to each species than their Children. God made Mother’s Love a treasure for all Females to share.❤❤

[@mrflappie6553]

I needed this today... They're so precious. We must protect our cousins at any cost.

[@NormanNorthman]

What an amazing encounter. My heart breaks for the Gorillas in captivity. They aren’t that much different than us.

[@sugafoot7312]

If given the chance KiKi would hold that baby, and NO harm would she think of doing to him!! She was completely smitten!!❤

[@ladennayoung2939]

Hmmmmmmm.

[@PhoenixFireZero]

Wouldn't chance it

[@Durka-Durka]

I think the gorilla would've been fine with a human baby, except they're so much stronger than us, and their babies aren't as delicate as ours.

[@elizabethwitt2621]

That I don't know. Even if unintentionally, baby gorillas are obviously built differently and can be swung and jarred around, human month old babies not so much.