Silverback Gorilla Trying To Save His Daughter | Shabani

#Gorilla #Shabani #Annie
February 2023.
Cold weather at Higashiyama Zoo.
The gorillas were relaxing indoors after breakfast when Annie, Shabani's daughter, was trapped in the lift shaft.
Shabani and the others were impatient at the sudden incident, but they ran outside to return to the basement from another lift shaft.
Nene, an elderly female gorilla, also ran outside.
A short time later, Nene and Ai returned from outside to their usual room. It seems that they did not return to the basement from the other lift shaft.
A few moments later, the lift shaft door in the usual room opened and Kiyomasa, Annie, and Shabani came up from the basement.
Annie seemed to be safe.
After that, Shabani and her family relaxed in their usual room until lunch was ready.
Annie (age 9) is a girl born to Shabani and Ai, but she was artificially nursed for about a year because Ai abandoned her soon after birth.
When Annie returned to the herd, it is said that neither Shabani nor Ai recognized Annie as their own child, but welcomed her as a member of the herd.
However, when Annie is in trouble, as she is this time, Shabani in particular tries desperately to protect her.
This time, both Ai and Kiyomasa were desperately trying to help Annie. Also, Nene, who usually does not get along with Annie, was worried about Annie and ran outside.
Looking at Shabani and his family, I think it is more fitting to describe them as Shabani's family rather than a herd of gorillas.
Time Stamps
00:00 Shabani, a silverback gorilla desperately trying to save his daughter
00:11 Nene and Ai eating breakfast indoors
01:01 Shabani and Kiyomasa return indoors
01:45 All the gorillas except Shabani go back to their bedrooms in the basement
02:12 Gorillas coming up from the basement
04:12 Shabani's daughter Annie returning from outside
06:31 Kiyomasa and Annie playing inside the lift shaft
07:17 Gorillas in a panic
The Shabani family
Resident: Higashiyama Zoo, Nagoya, Japan
Shabani: ♂ silverback
Nene: ♀ (first wife)
Ai: ♀ (second wife)
Kiyomasa: ♂(Nene's Son)
Annie: ♀ (Ai's Daughter)
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[@Kiburi435]

Oh my Shabani best father ever i love you 😍♥️

[@chimpchimp9421]

they are so beautiful😊❤

[@stevemorris6790]

Shabani the best father ever! He really loves his daughter!

[@DominicPandolfino-xu5ud]

He pushes his mother around.🌺🤗🦍👎🖖

[@stevemorris6790]

Shabani is a great father and Kiyo is also a great brother !

[@user-ze7ne2tc6u]

さすがシャバーニ❤素敵すぎる😊

[@tommyhill702]

概要欄がとても素敵でうるうるしちゃいました。シャバーニファミリー大好き😘

[@Key-Boo]

この家族の絆が垣間見れた、とても素敵で有難い貴重な動画ですね❣️

[@kenitchy5022]

Shabani🎉

[@JenniferGulizio]

There's my handsome Shabani.❤❤❤

[@pamcunningham9608]

Strange that the door keeps closing. What a beautiful display of family dynamics, though, as they all rush off to the other entrance to "save" Annie! What wonderful creatures. I also couldn't help but notice that Nene looks to be having much more difficulty getting around, poor old girl.

[@evo2542]

Well she can still climb up high so hopefully that is a good sign. I know her slowly getting around is the issue these days, but she still is capable of sprinting, usually at Shabani or Annie.

[@TheFlashyWeasel]

At 51, she's probably the oldest gorilla in Japan. (There's only 20 I believe)

[@klmoll]

Yes, Nene is old for a captive gorilla. Arthritis, I think?

[@TheFlashyWeasel]

@@klmoll yes, that's pretty obvious plus she has limited teeth left.

[@pamcunningham9608]

@@klmoll I wouldn't doubt it. At 51, she's quite old for a gorilla.

[@user-ep3hs3qc7x]

09:01 アニーの救助から戻ってきたシャバーニに早速イタズラするキヨマサおもしろい😂

[@learoman2526]

Tienes razón 😂😂😂😂

[@lydiemeuer5514]

O mein Gott arme Annie und ihre Familie liebt Sie sehr besonders ihr Vater Shabani er war schon immer der besorgte und fürsorgliche Vater er ist einer der schönsten Silverback und der beste Gorilla Vater. 🦍♥️

[@Kiburi435]

Schön geschrieben ganz deiner meinung der beste vater ist wirklich shabani ♥️

[@chenruijd5769]

Those up/down doors are sooo scary. After I read about a baby gorilla who was killed due to this type of door, these doors became a horror to watch go down. Love this Family.

[@sonjavandam1306]

Shabani daddy, you absolutely rock.😘

[@micanecorso9677]

Annie, a rebellious girl, making daddy and mommy worry 😄

[@koookimama]

今日も、みんな寒いからすぐに室内に入ってました。 キヨマサは、元気にお外に😂 それにしても、家族愛がすごいですよね！！

[@frenchieslade6530]

I'm convienced that Ai knows Annie is her daughter. She ’ was so young after giving birth twice. Even Nene was concerned about Annie. Kyomassa trying to push door up…heroic big brother . Shabani , a wonderful Silverback. Amazing. Thanks for rhis video!!!

[@evo2542]

Funny you comment this as I just basically commented the same thing just now. 10:10

[@lynnann2294]

I didn't know Ai gave Birth 2 times and I have been watching them for years , do you have videos of this..?

[@frenchieslade6530]

I have no videos saved . But it was mentioned in comments. A few years ago. Shabani and Ai had a child that died soon after birth. Then Annie was born. Perhaps someone in the community can give more details .

[@thesummerof1968]

@@anaarteaga4583 Ai and Shabanis first born was a son not a daughter.

[@frenchieslade6530]

@AnaArtg Thanks for confirming the birth of the other child. I believe Ai Was just a child herself and her inability to nurture a baby is. Not surprising.

[@maryjones1]

I wonder if the door is malfunctioning, as it keeps closing/trying to close. I hope a hand of the gorillas won’t be injured if it got caught under the door. At least there was another way to get to Annie in the basement.

[@indepviewpt]

These amazing and beautiful beings are bored out of their intelligent minds!

[@NoahPanton]

😔✊🏾

[@chericonnolly4810]

Beautiful filming! Obvious display of the close feelings of these gorgeous animals! All bound together, looking out for their Annie! Amazing and intelligent beings!❤️🦍🙏

[@naturalmonkey2-rq4ig]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Mr.MidKnight]

I love the head twirls from shabani whenever something he doesnt like happens. Goes to show the restraint and patience those mighty animals have.

[@stevemorris6790]

Shabani is a great father and also kiyo is a great brother!

[@eagleblack6254]

Nene non ha difficoltà a salire, penso che era un po' impaurita e per un attimo a perso il controllo. È bellissimo vedere Shabani e Ai si guardavano mentre Annie accarezzava le sue spalle al petto di sua mamma, sono riusciti a raggiungerla, che famiglia stupenda,unita, pare che anche il custode giocava con loro 😊. Bellissimo video, emozionante!❤️🍀❤️

[@sonyawilson1000]

7:47 Even though Nene had a rough relationship with granddaughter Annie in the past, she still shows great concern when the lift shaft door closes with Annie inside. Bless his heart. Father Shabani is very worried here 7:19. I am glad to see Annie come up finally 8:34. 9:16 I think the door has a slight malfunction. 10:10 Dad Shabani wants Ai and Annie to come out of the lift shaft. 11:11 It was heartwarming to see Ai in the lift shaft with daughter Annie protecting her, and the tight family bond overall. I suspect Ai knows Annie is her daughter. She was just rather young when she had Annie, and at the time knew very little about mothering a child.

[@lady4vols]

I think she knows now as well. Maybe she didn’t when she was introduced to her before the others, but I think she does now.

[@sonyawilson1000]

@@lady4vols Yes, agreed! 💝💝💝

[@thesummerof1968]

I love the way you show a slow motion clip of the title and the music goes so well with it.

[@user-oy6le6df7t]

皆んなでアニーちゃんを助けようとしてシャバーニが手で持ち上げようと頑張っていてね。感動しますね。 仲の良い家族ですね。その後のも見ましたがアニーちゃんがネネさんを後ろからね。何か面白いって言ったら駄目でしょうが盛り沢山の家族でいつも見入ってしまいます。

[@JenniferGulizio]

I love this beautiful family ❤❤ they need to be Free to roam normally ❤

[@betestefani1578]

SHABANI é um gorila muito especial. Ele se preocupa com o bem estar da sua família. Lindos demais! 🦍❣🦍

[@Ringo.2021]

Annie is Shabanis Little Girl 😢❤

[@evo2542]

10:10 it's moments like this that make me think Ai knowns Annie is her child. At Annie's age most gorillas who aren't related would not engage with the other gorillas much who aren't related to them.

[@raintree3383]

Please explain ! Why wouldnt Ai know Annie is her daughter...were they seperated.....I dont understand

[@user-rx7rv3px6o]

Какое то странное помещение,маленькое,даже спать негде,какие то лавки,ничего теплого нет,матушки,спали сами бы на лавках

[@vacuum_cleaner3474]

@@raintree3383 im pretty sure annie is the youngest daughter and ai is the oldest daughter, they are sisters

[@neptunes3279]

@@vacuum_cleaner3474 No, Ai is Annie's mum. There's a nice video called Annie's story that explains everything and is a lovely video.

[@vacuum_cleaner3474]

@@neptunes3279 yea i figured that out after the video i was very confused at first tho

[@Greylock21]

Shabani meN to nene and she was spot on

[@tuckergraham846]

I can’t believe you see him flustered like that he immediately knew to look down the shaft too. They’re smarter than I thought.

[@stellaferrell8763]

Thank you for sharing the video is so awesome how they'd take care of each other the little part was funny his son tried to close the door on his dad

[@thesummerof1968]

@6:15 Annie is acting like she's cray cray 😜 Kiyomasa is his sister's protector @9:19

[@marbear4273]

They need another baby. So does the Momotaro family💜💙

[@nightoffullmoon9294]

彼らは、それぞれが、常に居場所を確認し合い、心配している様子が素晴らしいと思いました。 こっちがダメなら、違う通路へと向かう判断力も凄い。

[@onlyme219]

Family is family

[@dianebeckett7494]

Those doors are an accident waiting to happen.

[@elenikotsaki3020]

The zoo needs to fix this door before someone get hurt this is. UneExcuseble!!!!

[@martamariabomfimgomes5990]

Anne seria Boa companheira para gentaro 🤗💗💗💗

[@lady4vols]

Shabani coming up towards the end looked at that door like, don’t you dare shut on me. 🤣😂

[@Syarasu]

I think Annie resembles Koko especially when she opens her eyes wide in certain facial expressions.

[@private-jet-rental]

🖤🦍❣Shabani! Oh, I hate to see any of them upset, especially beloved Shabani. Glad Anne is ok. It is so awe-inspiring to watch how close the family is, no matter the arguments. Ai in the shaft with Anne & Shabani looking in is one of the sweetest moments ever captured. 🖤❣

[@mslove84]

I think Shabani likes to pick on Nene a lot.

[@crystall.411]

I wonder why? does he not like her?

[@777-To-Inspire.]

Like the opening scene lol I think Annie wants to move out now & start a family of her own, that would be nice to see💖🥰✨

[@HSR-bk5qb]

I wonder how Papa will adjust without his baby girl.

[@777-To-Inspire.]

@@HSR-bk5qb Yes that's the sad part of it all😔 I think they will miss her I just hope where ever Annie ends up that she will still see the sky on a high platform like the one she has now🏞✨

[@marbear4273]

3:54 poor Nene went and sat in the corner. She seems like she's weak in this video.

[@dudadossantos3646]

Até a nene ficou preocupada que fofa 😊. Adoro a família shabani!! Creio que shabani sabe muito bem que a annie é sua filha 🥰❤

[@user-pu9vg7el7i]

11:07シンクロしたw

[@gailjackson-chapman7085]

Dad went down to kick some ass. Now mom and dad watching their daughter like a hawk 😅😅

[@dixoncookie3574]

They all watching over her. I think they knew n was telling her get out of there playing it’s dangerous 😮

[@racheleastwood5588]

They need to replace that door

[@benjamingarcia3668]

She was trying to pull it down

[@tossanf4]

キヨマサとアニーの小さい時は区別できたけど、今はわからないです。

[@justbreathe_]

Shabani is a great girl dad. Unlike his brother.

[@jetscapo9737]

Can hear those siamangs in the background goin wild in the morning lol

[@inezandrade106]

Eles estão só indo no porão, capaz de se machucarem....porque a porta abre e fecha... Uiuiui😅😮

[@01tbirds81]

Why is Shabani always going after Nene being mean?

[@WolfWolf-bz9wi]

Oh Shabani is in Panik 😱

[@evo2542]

7:19 I wonder why Shabani did his display right after the door closed, and THEN went to search for Annie. I wonder if he does that to get amped up.

[@pamcunningham9608]

He was upset. It's a natural reaction for them to display when irritated, frightened, or angry, etc.

[@evo2542]

@@pamcunningham9608 I mostly see that particular display when they are happy. When they are just in the mood to display. They also always seem energetic when using it. Which makes me suspect it's about being excited and making yourself excited, positively or negatively.

[@pamcunningham9608]

@@evo2542 Yeah, it's a particularly Shabani gesture, pretty much, although it's been adopted by his whole family as well. I suspect you're right about it being kind of a "getting amped up" kind of thing, since Shabani usually seems to do it when he's feeling playful.

[@lynnann2294]

Is the zoo going to put Annie and Gentaro together soon...?

[@stevemorris6790]

Talking about family unit and here you comes talking about Gentaro, Gentaro!

[@mariapittman8970]

Those doors scare me. I’ve seen them close and little Kintaro run under. A small opening or what just happened with Annie. They need a monitor like an elevator that draws back automatically if it touches something.

[@paddlefar9175]

9:02 The door is not going to hurt any of the Gorillas.

[@inezandrade106]

Essas portas são muito perigosas...

[@benjamingarcia3668]

He said I was trying to hold it up for you and then He gave him a head nod 9 minutes 11 seconds into it

[@user-mn1zl6fs4v]

Como es el sotano de los gorilas?

[@ToBeAnnounced2024]

Are they testing to see what will happen when Annie is removed? Maybe to go mate with Gentaro?

[@presidentpotato222]

Buttons from Amazon for cats and Dogs … need to be made for all animal species .. I guarantee they learn … to speak multiple languages in 5 years

[@lindacolombo8364]

It's so HARD to believe that Precious and Loving Shabani and his AGGRESSIVE BROTHER HAOKO ARE RELATED!! The zoo needs to remove Haoko from his DAUGHTER'S ASAP! He MATED WITH ONE OF THEM!!! This is INEXCUSABLE!!!

[@mentayflor]

I agree Haoko is very agressive. He is not a good silverback But since Momoko cant scape she and her doaghters have to suffer him

[@camouflagekumquat3412]

What are you talking about you're both delusional look at the videos I've been playing with his daughters and his son Ricky

[@christhe2dprotogen511]

I like how you can hear siamang gibbons in the background

[@lemon_labia9797]

These gorillas got a damn elevator 😒

[@williamshumate6339]

The reason these gorillas are acting towards the silverback the way they are they don't need his protection

[@ForceFreeTrainergirl06]

I am not sure why the female gorilla is afraid of Shabani. He seems to be in general a very benevolent and kind leader. Sure he "tapped" her in the video we see but it wasn't an aggressive thing. It seemed really playful.

[@candyrbennett]

Why does he pick on Nene?

[@Frook52]

Couldn’t they make the enclosures a little more jungle looking?

[@presidentpotato222]

Men Gonna Do Men STUFF .. NO MATTER THE SPECIES

[@lynnann2294]

What does there basement look like , can we see it ...?

[@SomethingAboutGorillas]

The basement is closed to the public and we are not allowed to see it.

[@lynnann2294]

@@SomethingAboutGorillas , oh ok , I hope thay have soft bedding to sleep on..💖😊

[@elenikotsaki3020]

Please put more food shabanis butt got smaller 😂😅

[@kronanpaverket8887]

What's up with the Doors?

[@PhyllisGlassup2TheBrim]

Why are they kept in such a tiny enclosure?

[@angelapietras1235]

Do they get bananas to eat.

[@memelc5655]

They always look bored 🥱

[@suejones7390]

Couple questions these are dim watching for a while. One, is there something different with Nini. She has the strangest looking face. It looks scary. Doesn't resemble any of the other ones. And she's always sitting there with her jaw. Hanging open it just doesn't look the same. Can you usually she's by herself or hiding. And it seems that Shabani doesn't like her I'll be nice. If anybody knows why I love to understand..

[@lianehaltenberger8795]

There living c onditions is awful they should have trees and grass

[@Creative-Chaos]

Zoos show others the need to protect these wonderful amimals.

[@champagnehoney2418]

This is cruel it’s a human behind that door closing. Just torturing these animals for clicks and views on KZbin

[@user-rx7rv3px6o]

Ужас какие условия,одни лавки ,как мне их жалко

[@DominicPandolfino-xu5ud]

I don’t understand why Shabani would push his poor old mother around!I love Nene., she’s old ,she’s vulnerable,she’s lovely.She is my favourite,although she doesn’t do much.🌺🤗🫶🦍💕💕❤️🥰🖖

[@presidentpotato222]

Why are doors so small ? Why would ingress , egress .points be so close …. Silver Backs have been in Zoo’s for how long ? Modifications to enclosures driven by The WoW factor oof Visitors .. VS iInmates comfort