Heartwarming Moments Between Foster Mother Dalila and Baby Makongo

[@jessihuey]

These animals are so amazing 💕

[@AllThingsGorilla]

🙌🙌 Agreed♥️🦍😍

[@lindasoyring9225]

Isn't it amazing that another female realizes this little has lost his mother and she steps in and takes over where his mama left off ❤

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@lindasoyring9225 It truly is remarkable♥️. Dalila, Freddy, and Toto, as elderly female gorillas, stepped up to care for these babies💪. They are true heroes👏😘👸🦍 May God watch over and bless these wonderful elderly female gorillas🙏♥️

[@SusanMartin-yd1jt]

They are highly evolved and only a few degrees from Homo Sapiens. Of the two genesis, I prefer apes.

[@marciamcdonald2264]

❤km

[@trenken]

Makongo is extremely lucky. It isnt always the case that other female family members will step up and take on the responsibility. Often times in the wild the baby will just be left to die. Dalila is a very experienced mom so this is second nature for her. This little boy is lucky dalila is still with us bc it’s probably not likely his sister would do it.

[@os2958]

She is like a grandmother so much older

[@Sarah-1628]

This is absolutely amazing to see 🥰 This female is exactly 10 years older than I am & at 52 years old she’s once again taking on a motherly role for a baby in need. So very heartwarming to see. What a queen she is 👑♥️

[@bettinapons240]

Merci Dalila. Tu mérites amplement ton titre de Reine. ❤

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Agreed💯🤝🤝Queen Dalila is the eternal queen 🦍👸. It was she who stepped up at a critical moment to save the whole family and baby Makongo👏👏🎉💪♥️🦍

[@CaseyNahan]

Yes ,there is a noticeable difference in the appearance of both eastern and western lowland folks ,but there is no difference in their hearts and the love they carry ,totally amazing ,I call them folks because they deserve it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@CaseyNahan Agreed🤝♥️🦍👸👶👏👏👏

[@MzNoemi69]

Dalila is bringing up a future, mighty Silverback. ❤

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@MzNoemi69 well said 👍😘👸🦍♥️ agreed 💯🤝

[@Debbie-u6q]

So glad Dalia was able to do this.....beautiful

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Give a thumbs up to Queen Dalila!🦍👸👍♥️

[@CaseyNahan]

O my dear Dalila,you are such a wonderful soul for stepping in and making sure that Makongo will have a wonderful start of his journey of life ,way to go girl ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@CaseyNahan With Dalila as the surrogate mother, baby Makongo’s journey through life is sure to be smooth sailing.💪🦍♥️👸👍

[@CaseyNahan]

@@AllThingsGorilla I have a question,Is Dalila an eastern lowland sweetheart,?

[@charlesmccoy5857]

@@CaseyNahan She is a Western Lowland. I believe there is only one Eastern Lowland gorilla in captivity and she is in Antwerp Zoo in Belgium.

[@ozzy6944]

Awwww what a cutie and mum looks tired she needs a nap

[@HSR-bk5qb]

I hope they are giving her whatever she needs and wants during this adjustment period.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@HSR-bk5qb Yes, 🤝💯the zoo fully meets any resources that Queen Dalila needs♥️👸👍.

[@denisemorris1177]

This is so precious! Dalila stepping in and doing what a great foster mom would do! Makongo is very special! 😢❤❤

[@AllThingsGorilla]

At a critical moment, Queen Dalila lifted up baby Makongo with her love. Like Freddy and Toto, she is one of the best surrogate mothers.

[@denisemorris1177]

@@AllThingsGorilla I agree! They are the best! ☺️

[@SPMarti-69]

Oh my word. God bless mothers everywhere. Makongo has to get used to Dalila’s style. She’s a pro.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@SPMarti-69 Dalila, Freddy, and Toto are true heroes. 👏😘👸🦍👍 May God watch over and bless these wonderful elderly female gorillas♥️🙏

[@SPMarti-69]

@@AllThingsGorillaAlso Nemsi at Apenhaul. She raised Kiango after Gyasi died.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@SPMarti-69 yes Nemsi Dalila Freddy Toto 🦍👸👏👏♥️💪

[@pamcansler6960]

Give this queen anything she wants. Awesome ❤

[@lesliewallace9665]

Mak is going to have to figure out how the new ride works ❤❤❤❤ he'll get it soon hopefully. This is absolutely beautiful

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@lesliewallace9665 Little Makongo still needs to strengthen his arm and leg muscles to achieve the best riding condition. 😄😄😘👶🦍👍💪

[@sonyawilson1000]

😆 Well Makongo has to get used to being carried *on hand". He's absolutely fine. God bless queen Dalilah!🌷💝

[@AladyfromSpain]

Thank you so much for the video. I couldn’t wait to see Dalila with Tamidol’s baby ♥️💋

[@CarolElliot-c4e]

Awe,sweet Makongo,so glad he has a surrogate Mama,I hope he's is getting all the love & care that he needs.❤❤

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@CarolElliot-c4e Rest assured💪💯, Queen Dalila is the best, and she will definitely take good care of baby Makongo♥️👸🦍👍.

[@ronibopshop]

​@@AllThingsGorillacan she nurse or are bottles necessary

[@neptunes3279]

@@ronibopshop I would imagine that bottles supplement any solid food he's taking.

[@SPMarti-69]

@@neptunes3279Dalila might start to lactate too. Fredi and Nemsi did.

[@ronibopshop]

@@SPMarti-69 that's why I asked since Fredi started to lactate with Kayembe

[@strangerlovesgorillas]

That's so wonderful to see ❤. It's really great that she has taken on this task in her old age. She is a pro! The older females are often a savior in these situations ❤. I hope she has many more years ahead of her 🙏. Thank you for the video! 🙏 💛

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@strangerlovesgorillas These elderly female gorillas take on immense responsibility💪; they are true heroes👍♥️. Dalila, Freddy, and Toto. 👏👸🦍♥️♥️♥️

[@strangerlovesgorillas]

@@AllThingsGorilla 💯💪❤

[@AlinaWhitfield0510]

Good morning my friend! What a beautiful gift you have given me today to be able to see Dalila and Makongo together. Pure love.❤❤❤❤❤thank you so much.❤❤❤❤

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@AlinaWhitfield0510 This is a blessing from God♥️. Tamidol, from Gorilla Heaven, watches as the beautiful Queen Dalila embraces the baby, moved by their love, shedding tears of joy👶🦍🎉🥹

[@Sammy-kn2nb]

I'm so incredibly happy to see Delila stepping in for little Makongo. It was so hard watching him separated from the rest of the family and how stressed everyone was especially Lomako 😢😢. Such a relief to see him snuggled against a warm fuzzy body again....little guy hasn't quite figured out how to wrap his legs around the arms yet lol😂😂

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Little Makongo currently lacks the strength to hold onto Dalila's legs firmly. He still needs to build up his muscles through more exercise. 😃

[@MaimeMusu-b6h]

Thank you Queen You both precious ❤️

[@neptunes3279]

It did make me smile as Dalila walked while dragging Makongo on her arm. It reminded me of Gyasi, who carried her babies on her arm and Tayari who would strap Jabali onto her back leg for a similar wild ride 😂😂 She's a wonderfully caring lady and all her children have lovely caring, kind and somewhat quirky natures. I'm sure it won't be too long before the rest of the family can join them. Hopefully Lomako is still able to see his son and is less stressed about being separated. 💖💖🦍

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@neptunes3279 Yes, that part made me smile too😄. Makongo wasn't fully awake, but it was time for the baby to go indoors for his milk. Dalila carried the baby from the woods back home💪. The baby was so adorable😚, and Dalila did her best to support his bottom, slowly dragging him all the way back home for his feeding👸🦍👏♥️.

[@swampsagacity4685]

And the trail left in the straw😂

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@swampsagacity4685 😂😂😂👶🦍💪

[@tricia4900]

​@@AllThingsGorillawho feeds the baby though..has she milk?

[@Ape_Appreciation]

It's lovely that she has taken over his care. Can I ask how old is she? I have only recently found your videos. I guess it will take him time to learn how to hang on to her. I feel sad for the whole troop. But especially her little baby. It must be so confusing.

[@murtl5595]

Queen Dahlia...youre so loved ❤❤

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@murtl5595 😘🦍👸♥️👏👏💪

[@patferguson6087]

So happy God's ministering Servant is once again in the North of England. I am listening from the North-West Manchester. Hallelujah! 🙏🏽🙌🏾🙏🏽🙌🏾

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Thank God for watching over this family♥️. May the great Queen Dalila be blessed with health and a long life forever😘👸🦍💪.

[@f1b1777]

You can truly see the Wisdom etc in her face no wonder she’s the Queen

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@f1b1777 Yes, 🤝🤝💯 Just look at her gaze and expression-there's an air of commanding presence and a certain majesty in her demeanor👸🦍👏🎉♥️

[@Elsa-zr8qd]

What a beautiful picture! Dalila is doing great with the baby. Thank goodness she stepped up and took charge of the baby. Tamidol would be very pleased. We miss you Tamidol! Watch over your baby from your Heaven . ❤️💔

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@Elsa-zr8qd 🤝Yes, Tamidol is watching over her baby son from Gorilla Heaven🥹, blessing both Queen Dalila and little Makongo👸👶🦍🙏💪.

[@brendahutcherson42]

She’s a Beautiful creature! But she looks tired.has the cyst under her chin been looked at? She’s Beautiful and the Baby is adorable ❤

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Queen Dalila, now 52 years old, has had two lumps on her chin for the past 10 years, but they do not affect her health. However, caring for the baby is a challenge for Dalila and can make her quite tired.

[@lyndamac1058]

It's beautiful to see Dalila taking the role of foster mother. The zoo is being cautious and It will be interesting to see how the others in the group receive the change when they are together eventually especially dad.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@lyndamac1058 It’s still an adjustment period for now, with Queen Dalila alone caring for the baby. However, we believe that soon we will see the silverback together with his baby son.

[@SPMarti-69]

I didn’t know that they are separated. Wow. This is intense.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@SPMarti-69 For now, the baby and the silverback are not in the same room. The zookeepers are purposely keeping the baby and his dad separated👶💪, but this is only temporary.♥️🙏🦍

[@jasmijncyrine3862]

​@@AllThingsGorilla why?

[@MajorCLJ]

She is so beautiful to me!!

[@greeneyedwarlock882]

MY HEART BURSTS WITH A NEVER ENDING FOUNTAIN OF LOVE FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL FOSTER MAMA GORILLA AND HER ANGELIC BABY AND. FOR ALLLLLLLLLLL ANIMALS ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AllThingsGorilla]

May God bless Queen Dalila, Freddy, Toto, and Nemsi with long and healthy lives. They are all the most wonderful foster mothers.♥️🦍👍

[@Ester273]

Linda Família linda Dalila e Makongo bebê lindo exemplo de amor para a humanidade ❤

[@huntercollins1310]

The little baby feels so safe with mom. These are such loving crratures. ❤🎉❤

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Queen Dalila has already raised seven of her own offspring, so she is very experienced👍. She will certainly succeed in raising her first adopted son, Makongo😘👸🦍💪♥️

[@king.devil.4906]

Bravo Dalila , Freddy, and ToTo. ❤❤❤❤

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@king.devil.4906 👸🦍♥️👍👍👍💪

[@PIA-tj5hc]

Thank you mama Dalila❣️❣️❣️

[@AllThingsGorilla]

🤝🤝♥️👸🦍👍💪👏

[@carlanngiles350]

My heart is happy! I guess dragging babies around runs in the family! Lol.😊

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@carlanngiles350 My heart is happy too, seeing Queen Dalila keep the baby close to her, taking him from indoors to outdoors, and then bringing him back inside to recharge.😂😂💪♥️👸🦍👍👶🎉

[@Ringo.2021]

Sweet mother ❤and sweet baby 🥰

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@Ringo.2021 Thank you 🤝

[@LynneCorcoran-uh7jf]

Well Done Old Mamma❤❤

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@LynneCorcoran-uh7jf The greatest queen, Dalila😘♥️, lifted up the baby like a heroine in this critical moment👸🦍💪

[@kaydee5352]

What a lovely film. Thankyou.❤❤And what a beautiful soul Dalila ❤😊

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@kaydee5352 One of the best surrogate mothers😘🦍💪, the eternal Queen Dalila👸👏♥️.

[@SSS-cj7hz]

This is wonderful and love Dalila. I hope Dalila is in good health as poor Makongo cannot loose another Mom. Do she have growths on her chin or neck or is it just her fur. I am so happy Makongo can stay in the group and be loved by all members. Thank you for video.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@SSS-cj7hz Dalila has two lumps on her neck, but there’s no need to worry♥️. She’s had these lumps for 10 years, and they haven't affected her health.👸🦍💪

[@tammydowell94]

Yay !! Thank you for this very heart warming to see this ,, but it seems like she manages to get around for her age and taking care of the baby bless her heart. Please keep the videos coming !

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@tammydowell94 Queen Dalila is already 52 years old👸, and taking care of the baby might be physically challenging for her, but she still stepped up💪. She is an extraordinary female and one of the best surrogate mothers. Blessings to Dalila👏👍🦍-may she stay healthy and continue to be with the entire family. Tamidol in heaven will also be praying for Queen Dalila.♥️🙏

[@CatD66]

@@AllThingsGorilla I wonder if Makongo tries to suckle. Bless them all.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@CatD66 I haven't seen Makongo suckling; he is currently fed on schedule by the zookeeper using a bottle.

[@tammydowell94]

@@AllThingsGorilla hello, when re you going to post more on Dalilia and the baby I miss them guys.

[@imboss3879]

He’ll definitely have to get used to this. His mother was so very loving and fed him constantly. Dalita cares and is doing so much for him and the whole group. She’s also got to get into a rhythm with him.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@imboss3879 Yes, Queen Dalila is changing her own habits to align with the baby's routine and feeding schedule, ensuring she can care for him as best as possible.🦍👸♥️👍

[@janepowell1303]

The most beautifull loue l seen thank you for looking after them ❤❤

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Thank you for liking this video, and I also glade that you enjoy their story♥️🦍🤝

[@janepowell1303]

@@AllThingsGorilla yes l do loue seeing louey gorilla 🐾🐾🐾🐾🙋🏼‍♀️🤗

[@ellenknell9645]

Aww, so sweet!

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@ellenknell9645 Yes so sweet 😘👸👶🦍♥️🎉

[@lisasenn86]

❤❤ So sad Baby lost her mother 😢 . Did this Gorilla take care of baby all on her own when its mother died. Such amazing Beautiful animals.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Yes, Queen Dalila stepped up at this critical moment and saved the entire family, taking on the responsibility of raising the baby as a surrogate mother.♥️🦍💪

[@lauarascott]

And people say they don't believe in GOD the Father then tell me how is this possible? GOD wonderful creation thank Dalila and all the beautiful adopted mothers and fathers in the world.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Yes, thank God for blessing baby Makongo with such a wonderful surrogate mother.

[@daniellesammy0827]

Dalila the Baby’s Grandmother? I don’t know how all these gorillas are related and I would love to know!❤❤❤

[@karenthompson8151]

Yes this is great. Is she able to carry him on her back? I know she is older and it really seems like she cannot see well. I don’t like him dragged but then again I am happy he can stay with the family. I believe his sister will also want to be a part in bringing him up

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@karenthompson8151 Right now, baby Makongo is still too small to hold onto Dalila’s back tightly. Hopefully, when Makongo is bigger, he will be able to climb onto her back, just like Kiango and Nemsi🦍♥️👏

[@SPMarti-69]

@@AllThingsGorillaI noticed that Dalila wanted to carry Makongo football style but he didn’t know how. I guess she could put him on her back but she’s being more protective than all that. This is fascinating!

[@brendahutcherson42]

Has anyone addressed the cyst under her chin? There absolutely Beautiful together.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

This cyst has been on her chin for 10 years and hasn't affected her health👸🦍🙏🙏♥️💪

[@Debbie_YorkieMom]

What an amazing foster mom Dalila is. She's really tending to Makongo's every need. How old is Dalila?

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@Debbie_YorkieMom Queen Dalila is52 years old 👸🦍👍♥️

[@Debbie_YorkieMom]

@@AllThingsGorilla Wow! God bless her! They don't usually live that long in the wild but do in captivity?

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@Debbie_YorkieMom Gorillas typically live 35 years in the wild, but in captivity, with better care and no predators, they can live up to 50-60 years.

[@xeleris1]

Beautiful 😊😊😊

[@judyyoung9397]

God Bless You Dalila for stepping up and taking over the Care Protection and Loving of Baby Makongo ❤. Thank you so very much ❤. I love 😍 you so much for doing it. ❤. Now Baby Makongo can stay with his Father his Sister Nala and the rest of the Troop!! ❤ LOVE 😍 ALWAYS TO YOU SWEETHEART AND BABY MAKONGO ❤. GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏🏻🕊😇❤️

[@AllThingsGorilla]

In Gorilla Heaven, Tamidol would shed tears of joy seeing Queen Dalila care for the baby🥹🦍👍. We thank God for granting Dalila good health. When the troop faced challenges, Dalila stepped up and saved the entire family.👸🦍👍

[@judyyoung9397]

@@AllThingsGorilla AMEN AMEN!! GLORY HALLELUJAH 🙌 THANK YOU JESUS FOR DALILA 😇❤️

[@lisaarnold1099]

I'm so glad that Dalila was able to step up and give the baby all the love he needs. I'm new to this story so I don't know the details of why Dalila is caring for Makongo. But I'm really glad she is. I'm not sure if the baby is getting milk from her or is suckling for comfort. I'm guessing Dalila is higher ranked in the matrilineal order but it's hopefully a beautiful story that continues with lots of love. 💕

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Queen Dalila is the baby’s surrogate mother. The baby’s biological mother passed away from illness on August 12th of this year, when the baby was just 4 months old. The zookeepers handle feeding the baby with a bottle, while Dalila is responsible for raising and protecting the baby to help him return to the family as soon as possible. Dalila is indeed the highest-ranking female in the troop. At 52 years old, she stepped up to save the family, even though she is at an age when she could have retired.

[@Mithras444]

That little baby it like a bracelet. 😅

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@Mithras444 😂😂😘👶🦍👍👍♥️

[@rainshadowroad]

Dear Dalila taking care of this sweet infant. 🤗 Dalila was born in the wild in 1972. She is mother to the late Gyasi, Grandma to Tayari and Great Grandma to Jabali. 💖

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@rainshadowroad 😘♥️Queen Dalila 💪💪🦍

[@HSR-bk5qb]

I wonder at what point they actually knew she showed genuine interest in taking him on as her baby? She always has such an intense look that it's kind of difficult to read her emotions. Anticipating the expanding storyline... thanks so much!

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@HSR-bk5qb Queen Dalila is always so enigmatic👸🦍. Her eyes are full of stories, and she has a queenly, sharp gaze, but with a heart as warm as the sun♥️. She lovingly cares for the baby and steps up when needed. Let’s give her a thumbs up! 👍

[@SPMarti-69]

@@AllThingsGorillaIt would be nice if the zoo could put out a blog post about the transition of the troop. People are really charmed by gorillas. It’s always good to have the facts of the story.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@SPMarti-69 🤝🤝I also look forward to the zoo publishing a detailed blog, covering everything from Tamidol's passing to the plans for baby Makongo. I have many questions and would like to hear their explanations and solutions.

[@ElianeCristina-f7w]

Muito ❤️😍😍😙

[@BeautifulTinySavages]

Dalila and Makongo are so beautiful 🙏😊💖🕊️🐾🌺🎀🦋🌸

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Yes 🙌 🙌🙌🙌🙌 ♥️👶🦍👸🦍💪💪👏♥️

[@michelleduncan9965]

Dalila looks utterly exhausted & arthritic.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@michelleduncan9965 At 52 years old, Dalila is working hard to adjust her own habits to care for the baby. Taking care of the baby is indeed a significant challenge for her and requires a great deal of energy.

[@diana6685]

Ella no es su mama verdad? Parece ser ya muy mayor, que hermoso bebe

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@diana6685 Queen Dalila is the baby's surrogate mother. The baby's mother, Tamidol, passed away due to illness on August 12th of this year, when the baby was only four months old. At this crucial moment, Queen Dalila stepped up and took on the responsibility of caring for the baby as a surrogate mother. At 52 years old, Dalila has not only saved this family but also the baby.👸🦍👍💪♥️

[@merk9569]

Is Delila capable of nursing him? At 4 months of age, he must need mother’s milk to grow. I wish I knew more about them. I have watched several baby great apes having to be reared by surrogates but they were all matched by zoo staff to lactating mothers who had lost their babies. I am grateful that he has a surrogate within his own troop.

[@kurttate9446]

First time here. It looks like Dalila is pretty old, probably a grandma. This is her last chance to be a mommy and she's grabbing it.

[@marykelly2409]

God Bless You, Dalila 🌷🐒❤️, and Baby M🍼🐒❤ 9-3-24

[@AllThingsGorilla]

🤝♥️🦍👸👶👏 Thank you

[@Sharmon-g6d]

So my burning question… Who stacked those bricks like that behind them⁉️🙀😵‍💫🤯jk…. The baby is very lucky to have such a loving foster mother‼️💜

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@Sharmon-g6d The great surrogate mother, Queen Dalila👸🦍💪👏👍♥️

[@roses9339]

Is the foster mum feeding the baby???. Cheers Rosemary Western Australia 73yrs

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Queen Dalila, now 52 years old, is caring for and protecting the baby as a surrogate mother, while the feeding is handled by the zookeepers using a bottle.

[@AlisonsArt]

Beautiful!

[@AllThingsGorilla]

♥️👶👸🦍👍

[@VA4LVRS]

Is Dalia part of the troop, what’s her backstory, soo happy for Makongo!!

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@VA4LVRS Dalila was sent to Gaia Zoo because she refused to accept the new Silverback Jambo's leadership. She caused a significant uproar about him replacing her beloved Silverback Bongo at Apenheul’s Primate Park. She was quite a feisty gorilla in her prime. At Gaia Zoo, she eventually accepted the Silverback Makula and stayed there. Unfortunately, Makula passed away, and a new Silverback, Lomako-who is baby Makongo's father-arrived at Gaia Zoo in 2022 and took over the troop.

[@kriquetteshepherd1217]

How does the foster mom feed the baby? Does her milk just naturally come in? Also it looks like she has a cyst or boil under her chin.

[@pamcansler6960]

I wonder the same thing. Are they giving the baby a supplement bottle?

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@kriquetteshepherd1217 @pamcansler6960 The zookeepers feed the baby with a bottle daily on a set schedule. There’s no need to worry about Dalila-the two lumps on her neck have been there for 10 years and haven’t impacted her health.

[@elizabethgutierrez478]

Is Dalila able to nurse Makongo?

[@AllThingsGorilla]

I've seen baby Makongo searching for milk on Dalila many times, and I also noticed the zookeepers capturing it on their phones.📸

[@irmgardgeng1478]

Was hat Dalila da am Hals diese helle Stelle sied auch nicht gesund aus oder ist das normal ?😮❤

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Dalila has had a lump on her neck for 10 years, so it shouldn't affect her body.♥️🦍

[@irmgardgeng1478]

@@AllThingsGorilla danke für die Info

[@CaseyNahan]

Well said neptunes3279❤️🤙🤙🤙❤️❤️

[@IamAdrienne]

Y'all might think it's heartwarming but I feel the baby going to get hurt being dragged like that. I do think the Queen cares deeply for the baby. Although she looks quite up there in age herself. That growth on her chin is concerning.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Don't worry; Queen Dalila is amazing, and she will undoubtedly look after baby Makongo well. Dalila has two lumps on her neck, but they are nothing to be concerned about. She has had them for 10 years, and they haven't affected her health at all.

[@01maggie]

How does the baby get milk,?? Dahlia is very old to provide this.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

The zookeepers take care of feeding the baby with a bottle, while Dalila focuses on raising and protecting him, ensuring he can rejoin the family as soon as possible.

[@brussel4242]

Is that a growth under her chin? She looks very tired so could she be unwell?

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Queen Dalila is already 52 years old. The lump on her chin has been there for 10 years and hasn't affected her health. She is tired because of her age and the responsibility of caring for the baby, which makes her look exhausted.👸🦍♥️💪👏

[@SueGrammasuebB]

How is the little one fed?

[@AllThingsGorilla]

The baby is bottle-fed by the zookeeper and has already started eating a little bit of vegetables.👶🦍👍👏👏♥️

[@VA4LVRS]

Wonder what is going through little guy mind ❤

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@VA4LVRS The little baby might want to play outside a bit longer, so he pulls on Dalila with his body. Dalila says, "It's time to go home for feeding."😄😘👶🦍♥️

[@rhondasmith3042]

Poor old girl, it looks like a grandma having to take on her grand baby . I bet that little guy really misses him mama😭he sure is cuddled up to her, but you can see it on his face he knows she isn't his mama😢 I'm glad he has a seraget to hold on too. I can clearly see she can't nurse him though 🥺

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Queen Dalila is the ideal surrogate mother, holding a position of unquestioned authority within the troop and having vast experience in raising young ones. While she may appear a bit fatigued, she has taken on the responsibility of caring for the baby at a time when she should be enjoying retirement, ultimately saving the family. She has even adjusted her routine to accommodate the baby’s needs. Both Dalila and the baby are working together, making efforts for the baby’s smooth reintegration into family life.

[@f1b1777]

Every time I see her she reminds me of Dr. Zaius in the Original Planet of Apes …(yes I know Dr in film is an Orangutan) but if imagine Dalilia orange then think you see it .

[@may_laytrucker3127]

How is baby being feed

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@may_laytrucker3127 The zookeepers feed the baby with a bottle every day on schedule.

[@m.w.976]

What happened to the baby's mother?

[@AllThingsGorilla]

The baby’s mother 🌈🦍Tamidol passed away due to illness on August 12th of this year. For now, the baby is being cared for by his surrogate mother, Dalila.

[@sherryfrische4391]

What a sweet mamma❤ I’ve never watch her before. Is that a bump on her chinny chin chin?

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Dalila is already 52 years old, yet she still steps up. When Baby’s mother passed away, she assumed the role of a surrogate mother to care for Baby♥️🦍👏. She has two lumps on her neck, but there’s no need for concern. They’ve been there for 10 years and do not affect her health💪.

[@nk9207]

What is going on with Dalila's chin?

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@nk9207 Don’t be concerned about Dalila. The two lumps on her neck have been there for 10 years and haven’t affected her health.🦍👸💪♥️

[@smokeynedith3555]

I happened to notice the brick wall behind Dalila and couldn't help but laugh. Who was the drunk person that put that wall together, lol? If I decide to build another house I hope the person I hire would do better than this.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

😂😂😂👌

[@SHAWNEESKYWALKER]

How did she end up with the baby ?

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@SHAWNEESKYWALKER The baby's mother, Tamidol, passed away due to illness on August 12th of this year. As the oldest female gorilla in the troop, Dalila took on the responsibility of caring for the baby as a surrogate mother.

[@SHAWNEESKYWALKER]

@@AllThingsGorilla Thank you for your reply.

[@beautifuldisaster139]

what’s going on w dalila chin area? is that a tumor ? what are those lumps under her chin

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Dalila has two lumps on her chin, but there's no need to worry♥️-they don't affect her health👸🦍💪

[@sputnik459]

What swelling does Delilah have?

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@sputnik459 Dalila has two lumps on her neck, but there’s nothing to worry about👸🦍💪. She’s had them for 10 years, and they have not impacted her health♥️🙏

[@Diana-sr5ub]

Does Davila have a very large lump on her throat/ chin area? My fear is he could lose another mommy.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

No need to worry about Dalila. She has two lumps on her neck, but they’ve been present for 10 years and don’t impact her health.👸🦍💪♥️

[@nancydaley9646]

Every human parent has had to do some odd-looking carrying, amirite?

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@nancydaley9646 😂😂😂It’s like dragging a mischievous child out of the playroom👏

[@Eeohippus]

What happened to the baby's mother

[@AllThingsGorilla]

The baby’s mother passed away from illness on August 12th of this year, when the baby was only 4 months old. Since then, Dalila has taken on the responsibility of caring for and protecting the baby to help facilitate a smooth reintegration into the family.

[@Eeohippus]

@@AllThingsGorilla I've been watching the videos. What a beautiful family. I was especially touched by the way the dad/husband looked at her and stayed by her as she weakened. Bless them all.

[@Городуморя-щ3ш]

Where is baby's mother?

[@AllThingsGorilla]

The baby’s mother, Tamidol, passed away due to illness on August 12th of this year.🌈🦍🥹

[@Городуморя-щ3ш]

@@AllThingsGorilla so sad....

[@ritastevenson5532]

Her days or week or years is soon completed

[@theresam.1899]

How old is Dalia?

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Dalila, 52 years old.

[@Lileigh980]

Is the infant too weak to ride on back?

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@Lileigh980 The baby is 5 months old ♥️and may not yet be able to ride on the back, as they need more muscle support.👶🦍

[@troutfisher7182]

What are those other long tail monkeys with the pointy ears? . They look like the flying monkeys from the wizard of Oz.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@troutfisher7182 They are mangabeys and live together with the gorillas.

[@mydays6625]

How old is Madam Dalila?

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@mydays6625 Queen Dalila is already 52 years old.

[@mydays6625]

@@AllThingsGorilla wow

[@fawnschram2683]

That poor old girl pretty much has to drag him to get him around. At least she's trying for poor little guy. It also looks like she can't breastfeed. I hope all goes well for him

[@AllThingsGorilla]

The baby is fed with a bottle 🍼by the zookeeper♥️♥️At 52 years old, Dalila is unable to carry the baby and walk on three legs, but she is doing an excellent job. 👍👸🦍👏

[@emilyaetheris9624]

Some human mothers need a lesson.

[@blessedone8400]

I wonder how the baby eats. She doesn't have Milk.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

The zookeepers are responsible for bottle-feeding the baby, not Dalila.♥️🦍

[@rhondaadams674]

I was wondering the same thing

[@miloteagan4273]

Idk it does not appear to me that she is doing well with him. She’s dragging him along. Is she producing milk? Not blaming Dalila, she seems too old . She is not Freddy.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Queen Dalila doesn’t produce milk, so the baby is being bottle-fed by the zookeeper. Dalila can no longer fully support the baby’s weight; she is indeed physically not as strong as Freddy.

[@JacquelineIthell-t7s]

I ALWAYS SAY NO MORE WATCHING I END IP SOBBING TEARS OF UTTER JOY ,BUT BLESSINGS FOR SHARING WITH THE WORLD ,AS I SAY AGAIN NOT WATCHING ANYMORE

[@AllThingsGorilla]

Respect everyone's choices. Wishing you all the best🤝♥️🦍🙏

[@RichardPennetti]

Doesn’t always work this way. I saw where the female almost killed the baby. And, she had been a very good mother to her own babies. So, you never know.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@RichardPennetti I don't understand your meaning. Are you referring to which female gorilla almost killed the baby?

[@НетвоёДело-н4е]

Many people doubt the intelligence of gorillas, but I advise them to watch how gorillas in the zoo in the Japanese city of Kyoto manage a computer and numbers - no human can think as quickly as they do. And to those people who talk about the "law of the jungle" in animals, I will show videos of foster mothers-gorillas, with Delilah, and with Freddy from Cleveland.

[@AllThingsGorilla]

I completely agree with you 🤝🤝🤝. Gorillas often display qualities that surpass humans in certain ways. For example, Dalila, Freddy, Toto, and Nemsi are all wonderful surrogate mothers.

[@RichardPennetti]

I also think this female is too old for this

[@AllThingsGorilla]

@@RichardPennetti Queen Dalila is 52 years old and should be enjoying her later years, along with Freddy and Toto. These selfless females have stepped up for the troop, especially since the other female gorillas have shown no interest in the baby. As a result, the responsibility of raising the baby has fallen to Queen Dalila, which is a considerable challenge for her.