GORILLA THANDIE HOLDS HER BABY SISTER

Thandie (born 26th of November 2018) is holding her baby (half)sister Vizazi (born 24th of June 2020). And of course mommy Mambele is close to get Vizazi back whenever she wants and thinks its necessary. But it is so incredibly cute!
The group:
Silverback Matadi
Female Mayani and daughter Thandie
Female Mambele and daughter Vizazi
Female (Eastern Lowland Gorilla) Amahoro
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[@mariannedegrange5955]

Thandie herself, is still a baby. Just about to turn 2. To see her maturity of caring for her baby sister is amazing! Thandie and Kintaro (Kyoto Zoo) my two favorite baby gorillas. 💕

[@User14816]

Marianne, mine,too.

[@mielledowney2379]

Metoo

[@wernervannuffel2608]

Thandie and Kintaro will be a good couple. They need a big videoscreen they can already see each other... and somewhere encounter in this way.

[@Nina-fh1bg]

I must be feeling emotional today because this made me tear up a little. Thandie is still just a little girl gorilla I but she is already learning how to love well. The way she cradled her little sister's head was so tender and sweet. Thank you for sharing this Liekes!! This made my day much sweeter. ❤💞❤

[@debnoel8560]

You are not alone. I surprised myself with how emotional I got watching this.

[@selena5905]

Me too. Such sweetness, made me tear up.💞

[@av8tore71]

That is so sweet. Looks like she's learning how to be a mom when she old enough to be a real one

[@candykay2585]

Knowing how hard Thandie has tried to get close to Vizazi since she was born made this video very heart warming. Thandie knew exactly how to situate Vizazi for a short romp and Mama was right on her heels. Thank you Lieke, this is a really great video.

[@sherryw.1466]

Wow! She’s going to be a great Mama one day. This was probably one of the sweetest videos I’ve seen!🥰❤️ Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@omybeach8743]

Exactly what I thoughts after watching this. Never seen in all the gorilla vids I've seen so far. What a great video, Lieke! 🌼

[@LiekesShotOfLife]

Thanks for the heartwarming comments!❤️

[@elsa7281]

What a lovely sister. She seems very concerned about her sibling. So gentle. No wonder gorillas are known as the gentle gaints. Even the silverbacks are gentle with the little ones.

[@PrimateProductions]

Oh not always!!

[@Sammy-kn2nb]

This is so sweet to watch ♥️. You can tell she wants to carry her sister around but the baby keeps gripping her too hard and it’s hurting her but she doesn’t want to stop holding her sister lol. Such a sweet girl.

[@fallbrkgrl]

Well, that was the cutest thing I have ever seen! Thandie was doing such a great job with the baby. It's so cool that mom is letting her handle Vizazi. It's funny, Thandie trying to get Vizazi's hands to let go, "How do I get this thing off of me" It sure is a different situation with girls, than it is with the boys. Thank you Liekes! This one really made my day 😀 ❤️🌵☀️⛈️🌈☮️🦍

[@LiekesShotOfLife]

It was indeed so funny. Vizazi is way to big to walk or run with though she tries, and mambele follows them xD. And when she wants to hold Vizazi a bit different, she has to get her hands of. thanks for watching and the lovely comment!

[@PrimateProductions]

Yes they try to pull their little hands off like that sometimes because it hurts when they pull hair holding on so tight especially if on tender, sensitive skin of one so young still!

[@allenbinder5087]

So sweet, having a tea party with her sister and mom. Then runs off to play.......just like any other child.

[@TheScreamers9]

She loves her little sister

[@EricaInBorderland]

They have a beautiful sisterly relationship! 💞🦍💚

[@Sammy-kn2nb]

Thandie is such a good big sister. I absolutely love watching her videos. She’s trying so hard to carry her little sister the way she was carried around and the way Vizazi’s mom carries her but she’s not quite strong enough yet. I hope they continue to grow a strong bond with each other. Both little girls are so precious and Vizazi’s spikey hair is just too cute for words.

[@ellenknell9645]

That is so darn sweet how Thandie carries her baby sister Vivazi just like her mommy would, and she's only twice her size. This family is so close. There is so much love between them all.

[@llartci2]

Baby gorillas are so calm and sweet,imagine holding one...I would cry so hard 😭💗

[@bepje18158]

CUTENESS ALERT!!! Ive seen this special event 2 days earlier but I can't have never enough seeing and enjoying them over and over again...how relaxed and confident mum Mambele is towards Thandie having Zazi carry this way.. so adorable really...little Thandie is a (mini) lovable mum in the making! Splendid shots Lieke many thanx!

[@lynnmarie6219]

Has anyone seen a baby gorilla carry a little baby around like Thandie does? I've never seen this before. Normally the mom won't allow it. 🌹🌹🌹

[@Iris_Transforms_Healing]

Jabali some times will carry his bro Ringo like this.❤

[@scottjackson3940]

How amazing is this!! Has anyone ever witnessed this before?? This is a clear sign that this beautiful motherly behavior is passed down. What a grip the tiny little treasures are born with!!

[@livinglife1135]

I’m impressed how Thandie made sure that has she peeked her sisters grip from her back, she also made sure her sisters head didn’t lean backward. That was absolutely tender. 💕

[@lynngold1865]

Be still my gorilla luving heart!!!What a natural mothering instinct in Thandie @this young age.What trust from Vi's Mama!!!This was a golden opportunity of a lifetime to capture this kind of love.thank you Lieke.this goes into my favorites to watch over& over.😍🐵😍🐵😍🙆

[@louannpapasodora6315]

Practicing to be a mom, how cute!

[@marieldeguzman6193]

2:00 she must be tired of babysitting her sister....so adorable thandie...time flies fast,its just like yesterday I was watching her with daddy now she can take care of her sister..4:02 shes tired already Hhahhahahah,,,,so cute

[@kreynolds6424]

That was beyond precious & it did what i was hoping - brought a smile to my heart!!! Ok got to go watch that again!!

[@sonjavandam1306]

Hands down, worth the wait... I always think you can't top what I just saw, You did it again... I'm too overwhelmed with emotion right now, I have no words.. Thank you so much beautiful Lieke...😘🥰😍💛♥️💖✌️

[@LiekesShotOfLife]

Thank you so much! I always think the same, it couldn't possibly get cuter then this and then something else happens 😊. Thanks for the lovely comment!♥️

[@ML_SE]

Hi Sonja! It's been a while since I saw one of your comments. How are you? 🤓🏴‍☠️🇸🇪

[@sonjavandam1306]

@@ML_SE hey girl, it's been a bloody long time, I'm ok, hope you are well,& life has been good to you... Mary will b rapt to know your still here, she hasn't been well, but we email alot, will let her know your ok, as she often asks if IV heard from you ... Take care sweetheart, so good to hear from you..✌️💛🙊🙉🙈

[@ML_SE]

@@sonjavandam1306 I'm sorry to hear that Mary's not feeling good. I hope that will change. Please tell her she's missed. I'm ok. Still waiting for my big back surgery and I think it will be soon if not covid-19's second wave kidnaps the hospital. You two take care! 🤓🏴‍☠️🇸🇪

[@MsFUCW]

So cute!! Vizazi is already doing her play face! 🤗

[@LiekesShotOfLife]

Oh yes you saw it too ♥️

[@MsFUCW]

@@LiekesShotOfLife Oh yes! I love gorilla "play face" and always notice it. I even love when the adults do it. One of the cutest things on earth! 🥰

[@clarawagner2031]

This makes me miss my sister and think about our childhood together. These animals are like us and better. Lovely video.

[@geopa2149]

Oh I can not wait to see my girl Thandie playing mommy already!!

[@LiekesShotOfLife]

Just a few more hours! Thanks for already taking the time to comment 🥰! I'll also be in the live chat when it premières. Hope to see you there ;)!

[@brendajoycewhite5747]

Dearest young big sister, to her baby sister. Speaks volumes of mom , raising them with love . Thank you 😊 💓 for this

[@michellegruber4187]

How beautiful !!! Sweet Thandie is so gentle, she can show tenderness at an early age. Gorillas are fantastic, they are so much like us, I love them. Thank you very much to show this beautiful scene, Lieke.

[@catarinamakiyama7158]

Amazing baby different gorilla. Thandie is a rare gem. Greetz from Brazil.

[@lkkota41]

Adorable and lovely.. closest to humans showing family bondage.....

[@coralrault2275]

Thank you so much Lieke for this lovely film of these two beautiful sisters and Mambele. They are so cute and Thandie will be a great mum in the future like Vazizi's mummy, as she is so caring towards her little sister. Just gorgeous!! My heart is melting 🥰

[@lga9669]

Okay this is the most soul lifting video I have seen this year. Thandie is such a dedicated sister and she's not even two yet! That's outstanding! 🤩💫

[@yvonnejones9940]

This is that time when you were little and your parents brought home this thing that looked like you and you weren't sure you liked it but then it reached for you and you realized it was yours. Every sibling ever since the beginning of time.😊😊😊😊

[@Kim-lc3fv]

Very interesting. If you compare Thandie to Gentaro in Kyoto Zoo, there is such a strong gender difference in how babies behave and how their gorilla parents trust them.

[@teijaflink2226]

I haven't seen any gorilla baby this caring or this interested to care for their sibling. Mostly I have seen them running around, teasing and playing like some wild gorillas. But then I have mostly seen boy gorilla sibling interaction. Though I don't know if it's just Thandie who's different, specially as she's still so young herselft.

[@Mathada1957]

@@teijaflink2226 Komomo is a good big sister to her little siblings. I think the girl gorillas are more gentle.

[@aquarianlight1880]

@@teijaflink2226 yes and you have to understand that Gentaro was seperated from Genki when he was days old, not enough breast milk. It was very traumatic for Genki, who the vet stated,he will never forget her screams when they removed Gentaro. He was human raised until 10 months of age. This changes them a little.

[@aquarianlight1880]

Gentra was removed from his mother when he was days old due to lack of breast milk. This was traumatizing for Genki. Gentaro was human raised until 10 months old which changes the dynamics.

[@paulaterrell879]

Thank you all far letting us be apart of there life's on these videos especially when you are stuck inside from this virus .. These videos has really helped me with stress .... I watch them every day ..... Thank you all an May God be with you all threw this ruff times......

[@francesdrescher4637]

Good morning friend thank you for such an incredible video how just so perfect and precious melts my heart ❤

[@goju-ryu9931]

OMG.! they are so cute and adorable.... Thanks for the awesome video. 👌👌👌😘❤️❤️❤️❤️🦍🦍

[@poppykok5]

Lieke...Not surprisingly to you, I suppose, but my heart is already pounding with excitement & anticipation... I can hardly wait...LOL... *: )*

[@LiekesShotOfLife]

Always happy to read you're excited to watch! I'll also be in the live chat when it premières. Hope to see you there ;)!

[@tw7010]

Oh sweet Thandie don't grow up too fast. One day you will be a great mommy to your own baby but great practice caring for your baby sister 😊

[@kathyhoover7836]

How precious!! Made my heart smile!!

[@patriciagomez3240]

She is going to be a great mom

[@geopa2149]

I loved it Lieke!! Simply cute that Thandie playing mommy! Worth the wait!

[@vjc2270]

Trying to carry her like a real mama - so cute❣️

[@carlettajames2871]

Thadie doesn't like the way mom handle baby and she smart awww im in tears .

[@fallbrkgrl]

It's just me...back again to watch this for the second time. Let's see how many times I watch it. I'll comment, so I can keep track. 😊❤️☀️⛈️☮️🌈🦍 #3 viewing ❤️ #4 Nov 22 ❤️

[@LiekesShotOfLife]

Ah so nice! I have more videos coming up this friday of them ♥️

[@iriscox5232]

The sister is very protective. Beautiful

[@krissykriss328]

Gorillas are very smart and very sweet animals....Im in love with them. Thank you for sharing this precious gift with us! 💖💖💖💖🥰🥰🥰

[@aquarianlight1880]

Look at that head of hair on that baby🥰 Thandie is soo loving. She has two wounds on her face, I hope shes ok. She must of had a fall.

[@LiekesShotOfLife]

She's okay ;). You can see in the latest video on my channel. Indeed sometimes they hurt themselves, luckily they heal very fast ;)

[@carlettajames2871]

Wwow they are very different my first time ever seeing this out of all the Troops I've watched thats so loving and precious its a lot of love in this Troop and trust.

[@PrimateProductions]

It is more often than not that way with gorillas!

[@ML_SE]

Mambele is so trusting of Thandie. It's beautiful to see. Thandie and Vizazi are so cute together!😊 🤓🏴‍☠️🇸🇪

[@sonjavandam1306]

I know right, way beyond adorable..💛✌️

[@pamelakern2849]

Lieke, you have made the sweetest video ever 💗 Thandie has a mothers heart . Thandie is trying so hard to do everything right !! 🥰🥰

[@beatrizmenutti4726]

Fantastic mom let sister carry baby, but is present all the time

[@geffersondoamaral767]

Que legal !!! É a primeira vez que vejo a mãe deixar o baby brincar com seu irmão mais velho, que cuida com carinho o bebê.

[@betestefani1578]

Eu tbm! Que diiferente da Genki nehh

[@geopa2149]

lol Thandie was like That's it get off me at 4:08 or so...but she will make a great mom some day.

[@Ericah81]

She is so loving toward her..

[@mauraghirri1727]

Dio mio quanto sono graziosi e amorevoli, il piccolino coi capelli lunghi e spettinati è troppo forte! Li amo!

[@annecorey607]

She is very good kind young sister love her baby sister thank you for sharing your love for them all thanks

[@GGHP-mw7xt]

Ich glaube die Mutter freut sich über die Pause . Danke ☺️

[@jamiekelly708]

That was such a sweet video, thank you Lieke.

[@Sherri1971US]

Loving babies so gently and loving.

[@PIA-tj5hc]

Such a good big sister🥰🥰🥰

[@bridgetttubbs9959]

Oh my gosh. That was so sweet. Just adorable . Like the ant carrying the biscuit ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@milliemills7263]

Sweetest video I've seen in a long time x

[@evo2542]

Wow ive never seen a young gorilla be so careful with a baby. Usually theyre energetic and trying to play or wrestle

[@m.w.976]

LOL. Thandie is a baby herself. She's only two. She loves her baby sister 😍

[@lizzyh458]

Wat een prachtig filmpje Lieke! Echt mooie momenten heb je vastgelegd. Hoe schattig bijvoorbeeld dat Vizazi op 00:49 al probeert te bijten/spelen met Thandie. Je ziet op haar gezichtje de vastberadenheid staan hé. Die gaat zich niet laten doen door grote zus hihihi. Ook hoe Thandie baby's handjes probeert los te wringen maar Vizazi telkens weer haar ijzeren grip op Thandie haar vachtje. Hier kan je gewoon naar blijven kijken en blijven bewonderen hé, zo'n mooie en interessanter wezentjes!

[@LiekesShotOfLife]

Danku! Ja, geweldig om te zien! Kan er uren naar kijken 🥰

[@sunflowerlady1810]

Awww, so caring and sweet!!!

[@annecorey607]

She is very good love her little baby and their mommy love her babies thank you for mommy your family love your family thanks

[@sapphire48481]

This is one of the most beautiful videos.

[@valeriegouineau7643]

Quelle émotion de voir petite tandhie prendre bien soin de sa petite soeur et lui donner autant de douceur et d amour ❤️ elle prend exemple sur sa maman pour la porter , magnifique 🙉😍😍 merci pour ce moment de partage 🙏

[@beatrizmenutti4726]

Tandhie you are so sweet

[@Siouxindian7]

Thank you for That video. Its SO Amazing to Watch. They are Both really Adorable 🍃🦍🦍🌿

[@bestgrandma7442]

I Love my Thandie she’s so sweet and gentle , she had a great role model ❤️💯 I can see this video and comment on it over and over.

[@mooodyjplover7547]

they are so cute i melted

[@madalena2023]

Que amorzinho esse baby Thandie..🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@randyfirst5747]

Big sis is going to be a great mother. Such tenderness, it fills my heart with love ❤️

[@princessmonkey2034]

Thandie is a baby and needs love from her Mom. Baby really like her. I love the baby hair. 🤗😘🤗😘 Thandie, your a precious soul.

[@alinaxambitiousx]

How cute 😍

[@lyncee6953]

Des petites merveilles 😍

[@cherieburns5257]

You can see the bond between them absolute bliss

[@vickylacoax2087]

So precious ❤️

[@mariakuijpers5308]

Ach wat geweldig zo jong en dan al moeder Zijn valt niet mee , maar super om te zien Dat ze er toch zijn voor elkaar.

[@LiekesShotOfLife]

Ze speelt moedertje hea ;). Ze hoeft geen echte moeder te zijn voor Vizazi. Thandie wil gewoon graag grote zus zijn :)

[@jenniferchafin7260]

Oh my how sweet❤️

[@Agape-Love-Established]

💗Beautiful

[@Leyla7292]

Ohh siblings love, that's beauty 😍

[@terryford8280]

This is just too cute!!❤❤❤

[@amsl5706]

Me encanta estos bebes

[@Luciasantos-by9np]

Mamae se sente um pouco aliviada ja que Thandie cuida da irmanzinha. Que lindo

[@Maria-vd5qq]

Thandie, en unos meses lo vais a pasar genial jugando. Eres muy tierna.

[@raquel_cb_]

That video makes my day 🥰😍

[@theresahenderson3534]

Thandie's momma really trust her to babysit at such a young age.

[@elkeholl6511]

So cute...lovely😘

[@mariap2126]

Thandie and Kintaro when they get old enough would be perfect!

[@shositasirichatrat6967]

So cute

[@lindapelle8738]

Great music

[@michellegruber4187]

They are perfect full of love and tenderness.

[@abdullahfawaz7470]

good family gorilla thank you for sharing this video

[@marybranch3858]

How cute❤❤❤❤

[@deechapman4474]

Wow, how sweet is that? ❤😊

[@stephenhatt742]

PRECIOUS !!!! Zoe