⚡️Silverback's heartwarming response to the thunderstorm⚡️ / Shabani Group

Videotaped August 2023
Please enjoy Silverback Shabani's emotional response after the thunderstorm😊
#gorilla #shabani #westernlowlandgorilla #Ape #silverback
Shabani♂
Born October 20, 1996
Place of birth Appenhure Primate Park (Netherlands)
Nene♀
Born in 1972 (estimated)
Africa (wild)
Ai ♀
Born February 27, 2003
Place of birth Higashiyama Zoo
Kiyomasa ♂
Born November 1, 2012
Place of birth Higashiyama Zoo
Annie ♀
June 2, 2013
Place of birth Higashiyama Zoo

[@marterisher2335]

Gorillas are simply magnificent animals. I love their sensitivity. They have such a noble look about them.

[@KarolM1964]

Magnificent creatures! Their eyes are very soulful. I could watch them for hours.

[@jenniferjean]

They're very close to us especially in emotions. Love them too

[@jenniferlynn3537]

To the Videographer: It seems Shabani recognizes you - and likes you!!! 🥰 That gentle tap on the glass was a form of acknowledgment rather than a sign of irritation or a warning. I’m quite impressed, because it seems Shabani isn’t very fond us humans, as he usually keeps his distance and encourages the troop to do the same. You must be doing a wonderful job there at the zoo for the world-famous Shabani to have accepted your presence!!! Congratulations 😊

[@Greylock21]

What a very king acknowledgement of your excellent work. Shabani Gave the thank you 😊 ❤❤

[@tchambers1701]

Absolutely Beautiful Magnificent. It pains my heart💔 to see such beauty in captivity 😢

[@vipin6986]

They were born in captivity; that is what they know, so considering, I think they are fine

[@tchambers1701]

@@vipin6986 oh well good I’m so happy that makes You Feel Better About It… I wonder what they would say🤔

[@KellyDufourd]

@@tchambers1701 Unfortunately, I think they are safer where they are due to their loss of habitat and uneducated people trying to hurt them. Sad but true.

[@nealgrimes4382]

@@tchambers1701 So, would you release them into the Wild where they would Die, because they wouldn't have the learned skills to survive ?

[@wttw4942]

Thank you. Is good to know that there are inteligent creatures in our world.

[@Hellionis]

kept in captivity by lesser intelligent creatures!

[@wttw4942]

@@Hellionis

[@tigertiger1699]

Probably the most beautiful thing I seen all year…., they are so wonderful

[@j9andphoenix]

Shabani is a magnificent silverback. I hope they get a lot of mental stimulation because the need it.

[@jeanneserrano3397]

Funny (yet NOT) as I feel the same way about America's public school system!

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Amazing watching his facial expressions, seeing his tongue licking the inside of his mouth and his soulful eyes.

[@SaysWho1013]

Is literally amazing just how much of a human they are. I mean they sit there with their hands on their knees, walking around like a little old men. It’s amazing to me.

[@sdqsdq6274]

huh ? some human already look like them , lol

[@jutenmu]

ゴリラの後ろ姿が美しい☝️😊✨

[@jor6426]

At first, I thought that D'jeeco was the most playful dad. But, after seeing so many videos of Shabani playing with his children at all ages, I feel so good. Shabani is not only as handsome as Ai is beautiful, but, he truly does love his family. Bonus, the young man even takes showers, lol!❤😂

[@vipin6986]

I still think D'jeeco gets the prize for patience lol

[@jor6426]

I agree.🙂

[@judicoulter8969]

What a beautiful species!

[@Veronica-pv3qh]

Shabani is definitely the big boss. He walks on two feet swinging his arms as he walks. Lovvit.

[@sandrak.robbins6305]

Amazing and incredible. You can see him thinking. :)

[@LynnAnn1960]

I love you shabani ❤❤🇺🇸

[@conniehellinger9934]

SHABANI IS SO INTELLIGENT

[@LynnAnn1960]

@conniehellinger9934 , yes he sure is , and very handsome..😁

[@user-si3qc4pp5d]

Others are also handsome

[@LilBIGM-x9o]

Most human men should take note on how lovingly protective he is!!!❤

[@Veronica-pv3qh]

Amen!

[@billybunter3753]

Black men, their own beings...

[@LilBIGM-x9o]

@@billybunter3753 huh?

[@nealgrimes4382]

if we do that we get accused of trying to enforce the patriarchy.

[@GaryHoltonFan]

Amen maybe then men wouldn't hurt women

[@christinadaykin3893]

Truly magnificent creatures x❤

[@山田浩介-r5u]

すげーなぁーー　こんな巨体であんなしなやかな動きをするんだからなぁ ほんと見てて惚れ惚れするわｗ

[@teresaromano3743]

Just Magnificent Animals...

[@u4riahsc]

I love watching these guys, they are amazing.

[@redmed10]

One thing is they never seem bored. They always seem to live in the moment.

[@xtraspecialmango]

Fascinating 🤩

[@sandraphillips1718]

Love Shabani ❤❤❤

[@dbentleyto95]

How beautiful

[@jkm8741]

That was amazing. Thank you for posting it. Amazing creatures.

[@minanes6549]

Wow. Shabani's eyes are really thoughtful and intelligent.

[@Kelly-mq2we]

They are still in captivity....

[@honeybunch5765]

It is a zoo, not a rescue and rehabilitation centre. They were most probably born in captivity.

[@GaryHoltonFan]

Main thing is they're safe warm and comfortable and they're fed well

[@GAT-pr6dt]

@@GaryHoltonFanpropaganda.

[@littlebrookreader949]

What absolutely beautiful animals these creatures are. The attention to the thunder is intelligent. Respectful. Thank you! I enjoyed watching how he brushed the rain on his coat. God bless these animals! ❤️

[@Mary-qk9mw]

protect and set free

[@TheBanishedWind]

Can't do both

[@nealgrimes4382]

if you set free Gorillas that are in captivity, most would Die, they don't have the learned skills to survive.

[@GAT-pr6dt]

@@nealgrimes4382that’s because they breed for money instead of breeding, teaching to be wild and then release. They want you to believe it’s impossible butterflies it’s not.

[@minikin5569]

Amazing!

[@michellemorningstar880]

Love this family so much shanbani one amazing daddy for sure ..

[@judyc9380]

Do they have a source of drinking water? Seem to lick rainwater off things.

[@bonniegordon4641]

Absolutely amazing! If only I could have friends like them!

[@catherinegiuliano4080]

What a beautiful face you can tell there’s a lot going on behind those eyes.

[@equine2020]

Elephants & gorilla's are so precious. Family oriented. Gentle affectionate.

[@ginmar8134]

Don't make a gorilla mad, though. They are scarily strong.

[@ChooseCompassion]

They are so precious they should be allowed to live their birthright in freedom amongst their own kind not imprisoned in zoos for profit and misguided and uninformed humans that consider this entertainment. This is not heartwarming. This is heartbreaking.

[@equine2020]

@@ChooseCompassion Pls get informed. These as many wild animals are being killed by proachers, trophy hunters, straving from lack of habitat. Mankind is destroying nature. State regulated zoos & sanctuaries are saving these species. Many zoos have breeding programs. The regulated state licensed zoos have large natural terrain for the animals. Thank God we have places that help our dimishing wild life. Pls visit a zoo, or sanctuary that adheres to laws. The animals are with their own kind. Well cared for. Not sure where you're getting your info. Don't confuse licensed facilities with the roadside, or small personal places Those are cruel. And against many state laws.

[@kroakie4]

They may be extinct by now if they’d been left in the wild and no zoos started breeding programs.

[@marthawelch4289]

@@ChooseCompassion That, indeed, would be a wonderful thing. But, a knowledgeable and professional zoo with trained caretakers that has enough room for a gorilla family or families can be a more safe, compassionate, and caring environment than the big bad open world of the most voracious killers on earth - humans. Gorillas are endangered and must be protected from poachers who kill the gorillas in order to sell body parts (like hands for ashtrays) to collectors or sell the babies to people who keep them in their private "zoos" for their amusement. Due to current conditions, people now live in the same areas as the gorillas. People need to eat and so they deforest the land to plant food crops for themselves which removes the food source for the gorillas. People have families to feed, clothes, and house and those needs have led people to kill gorillas for their family to consume or to sell the butchered gorilla parts as bush meat. Until the ever-increasing numbers of people can find a way to live in the same area in harmony with gorillas AND other animals, zoos and no-kill reserves (some have established a tourist opportunity) will be required in order to preserve the existence of these magnificent beings.

[@ColleenMichalak]

Thank you. Love this group

[@Maaaatttttt]

Shabani is a good male and an inspiration for us all. Thank you for sharing. Let the water quench your thirst and wash you clean. The sun shines upon you. May the light help purify you.

[@jamesascher8147]

magnificent beings

[@TarahMatson-zz2hj]

Thank you for sharing this incredible family of gorillas. I’m so moved by them.

[@consuelopando9414]

Gracias Japanese zoo por esta bellez a de animales por mantenerlo tan limpio y bien ordenado con espacios al aire libre muy bien construidos ellos escalan y bajan por Ellis Sabanis es el gorila más bello n q existe como le gusta ña lluvia se moja y restriega pero cuando truena corre despavorido protegiendo a Nene es muy bello lo amo

[@katelist8367]

Pretty dang awesome!😮

[@soniadennis7801]

Beautiful animals! But they look so fed up bless them!

[@wolf4076]

Beautiful creatures!

[@maryriley6163]

It’s delightful to watch this gorilla group. Shabani watches out for the other members, paying attention to their safety. He’s a good silverback.

[@billyJasonMichael]

i cannot thank this channel enough for sharing the lives of these wonderful, intelligent, compassionate and POWERFUL animals with us. I cant get enough.

[@a_Lui]

These creatures should not live locked up. You have a right to live in freedom.

[@rimasappington6217]

This zoo seems to be one of the better ones.

[@vipin6986]

These gorillas have been born in captivity! They cannot be freed in the wild. And still, have you seen the documentaries of wild gorillas, where poachers end families by killing the silverbacks? So the families get confused and eventually perish because no leader? Or when they killed the silverbacks and the females to steal the babies? I would rather see them safe, well fed and enjoying their babies and their lives than getting killed because of their "exotic" meat or their body parts.

[@GAT-pr6dt]

@@rimasappington6217you’re blind.

[@Ku_xiaohai]

Thank God they exist❤

[@Saud_66_MyGOAT]

3:02 Beautiful ♥️

[@sheila_bluemanc]

Such glorious beings. I love gorillas - so much emotion and much more humanity than most people

[@milliehouston1089]

Absolutely agree!

[@bonniegordon4641]

How wonderful would it be to sit next to a gorilla in the rain? Well, actually, rain, sleet, snow, sunshine . . . I'm smiling n my heart feels warm. "What a wonderful world it could be if only we'd give it a chance".

[@nr-zr5cl]

they would beat you to death lol

[@audreymcleod6262]

Whata magnificent. Animal.

[@tatianal5781]

Почему я так сильно люблю этих прекрасных животных ? ❤🙉🐒🐒Спасибо ! Замечательное видео ! 👍

[@bxchicc7799]

Shabani watches everything and he's such a DOPE SilverBack/Dad/Husband❤🦍 Love this troop a lot🫶🏽🦍

[@paulagola2307]

I definitely agree

[@yanchh]

Thank you so much for the video ❤️

[@irenekopec9892]

Yes shabani is the best Silverback ❤ he always expresses his love for his family. Thanks for another wonderful video JZ.

[@updownstate]

Wonderful facial expressions.

[@pattic8473]

I really enjoyed watching these magnificent creatures. You can tell Shabani truly cares about his family. Thank you for sharing.

[@sarapiburn2523]

Look at the shoulders on Shabani!

[@eagleblack6254]

Shabani ama la pioggia, gli piace al punto che ogni volta si fa la doccia, ma quel tuono lo ha messo in allerta, stava per tornare dentro ma poi avrà pensato " È meglio che resto fuori devo proteggere mia figlia❤️ dai tuoni". Kiyomasa che faceva il vago con la mano per toccare papà 😊 Video bellissimo, grazie!❤️🍀❤️

[@2115virgo13]

Just amazing!

[@juliajohnson6022]

Shabani is on alert.👏👏🇺🇸❤️

[@tigertiger1699]

🙏🙏🙏🙏 from 🇳🇿

[@GiselSimon]

Oh how wonderful, you got a reaction from him. He is so caring. It was amazing when he tried to go inside but realized Annie was still outside and he couldn't leave her out there by herself. It was really nice too that Ai came out to check on her. How sweet everyone was. I loved how Kiyo turned into a little ball after he touched Shabani. 😄

[@u4riahsc]

They are better behaved than most humans.

[@susanboyter9034]

Love shabani's facial expressions. He thinks he he take on the thunderstorm..

[@stevemorris6790]

Yes he had to protect them from the thunder. So cute!

[@wisebarb1987]

Love it!❤️

[@dimethedude]

Such beautiful creatures

[@mariehartje6781]

I had to watch Shabani drum his chest over & over. Love the sound. Love our family. Thanks so much ❤️

[@Nativebeautys]

How is this not the most fantastic video? I can't even tell you how much I really enjoyed it. no words. I love them all.😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@早部健]

目つきがほとんどヒト😊しかも頭の回転速そうでかわいい💕

[@sowhat7472]

Handsome Shabani ❤ Annie is looking more like Ai

[@ゆめちゃんと私]

街角でたまに見かけるオジサン的雰囲気ですね😁笑えます🥳

[@lynmason3979]

How lucky we are to be able to watch these wonderful gorilla's ❤❤❤

[@ldeledgar1763]

It is Selfish. Uncivilized to cage them. And, they are taking their captivaty well. Thanks be to Jesus.

[@aruba531]

Thunder at 2:53 Love this family!

[@paulagola2307]

Look at my handsome sweet perfect Shabani I love you ❤

[@tanis1111]

What amazing animals!! He is THE MOST Beautiful Silverback I've ever seen. Just beautiful my gosh! His eyes are so alive, what an incredible, thank you so much for sharing!!

[@lynncuthbert2307]

Love watching this beautiful fam. We're not far removed from them. Fascinating to observe.

[@67lionsoflisbon37]

Beautiful. The eyes. The hands. Magnificent creatures.

[@importdoc7]

God truly is amazing

[@darlenemahaven9297]

I love watching them, they are so human like. They are beautiful creatures.

[@xerxezrax]

look at shabani running over to nene to protect her from the rain! him and ai know annie hates the rain, so sweet that they check up on her. i love this family.

[@dianeoliver7613]

They are the best family group. Thank you for the videos.

[@benjiebenjamin7810]

That's so precious....a good man to take such care of his family ❤.

[@triciac1019]

Noting feels as good as getting rained on as long as it's not too cold.

[@Angel-sj1gc]

Look after them and treat them well.🦍❤️

[@777-To-Inspire.]

Shabani is such a good protector keeping his family safe from the thunder ☺️😆😊🥰✨

[@pigtailsandteddybears]

I don't know if I'm interpreting his behavior correctly but it looked like he ran to protect Nene when the thunder rumbled around 2:56 She looked so scared. Either way, I definitely agree with your comment.

[@lynneforsyth8231]

Shabani..is so gorgeous!

[@sonjavandam1306]

Shabani rocks in the rain ⛈️

[@raquel_cb_]

Ai and Annie are like top models. What a beautiful females!!! ❤❤

[@ForestGirlTeresa]

I love the way Shabani held his hands up to catch the rain, then washed himself. Very interesting behaviour! Thank you for posting.

[@lilme7052]

I like to do this and it made me think we 're so alike

[@lynnruby8369]

I love gorilla videos. One after another is good!

[@melodymoore9765]

Just when he was enjoying his shower too. Love this. 💕

[@hangin-in-thereawesome4245]

Their eyes hold mystery that I would like to know what is behind them!

[@Bobby-LeeChanning]

they exist as social dynamic their consciousness beyond base needs exists as reaction to the group and their place and responsibility within that group it like being In never ending soap opera

[@derwishrenegat743]

I heard Shabani's voice for the first time here in this video! It is interesting that he controls everything around him all the time, protecting his relatives. Invisible from afar, but his eyes are always attentive, he is always ready to solve any problem or conflict in his little kingdom.

[@pigtailsandteddybears]

Very beautifully said!

[@Sammy-kn2nb]

When did you hear his voice? I'd love to hear it too. I've always been so curious about the sounds from all the troops I follow.

[@pigtailsandteddybears]

@@Sammy-kn2nb It's right as he's about to pound his chest around 7:58 He does it a lot when he busts out that move. (Sometimes it def is hard to hear though!)

[@sandraphillips1718]

Yes, He made an interesting sound before drumming. I love my big guy .🥰🥰🦍❤❤

[@Di...747]

There is so much intelligence behind those eyes. They know that thunder can bring danger!

[@JTCT371]

I go hysterical every single time they come out of the room and walk upright, and away from the camera...just something about it thats so heart warming!

[@ginamingione1087]

Hi my sweet Shabani I can't seem to get enough of him❤ Annie is looking much better she was getting thin but now she looked better. Thank you all so much for taking care of her. ❤❤❤ Shabani you are so perfect ❤

[@VCobalt48]

❤❤❤❤❤🙏❤❤❤❤❤

[@minniesmomma6374]

Majestic creatures! So beautiful. It seems though their keeper would keep them in a more forested environment. And it looked like their food was just thrown about. Doesn’t seem natural. They deserve so much more.

[@さる-q4z]

背中の貫禄✨👏👏👏✨

[@ginamingione1087]

Shabani love's the rain 🌧️ but I love him more ❤

[@epicFrogman]

Loving the chest beating

[@honeybunch5765]

They are lovely 😍

[@Williamsmel]

Thank you, that was interesting and fun 🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍🦍

[@Squashed8Ball]

“Shabani enjoying the rain” ? Looked more like he was enjoying sitting under cover, out of the rain!