Premie Baby Gorilla Hand-reared To Full Recovery And Rejoins His Troupe

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  • čas přidán 5. 01. 2022
  • The western lowland gorilla was born in late October 2021 and was the first gorilla born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in its 139 year history.
    The baby was premature at birth and developed pneumonia in November requiring zoo animal care and veterinary experts to step in and provide hands-on 24/7 care of the gorilla until he fully recovered.
    After his recovery, zoo experts placed him back in a nest and surrogate mother “Freddy” picked him up and took him back into her care.
    Nicknamed “Baby G,” Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Cleveland-based CrossCountry Mortgage will reveal a public naming opportunity of the baby gorilla in the coming weeks.

Komentáře • 249

  • @MsNikkieMichelle
    @MsNikkieMichelle Před 2 lety +68

    1:16 the other member is interested but you see how the surrogate momma grasps her baby even closer instinctively. This is just amazingly beautiful and baby is precious beyond words!

    • @winniewiggins3518
      @winniewiggins3518 Před 2 lety +5

      I saw that too. The Momma even walked away with Baby G. This is just so beautiful.

    • @JK-xt7ro
      @JK-xt7ro Před 2 lety

      Va e fla?

    • @wakeup3987
      @wakeup3987 Před rokem

      Yes. It's her baby 😉

  • @erynporter9951
    @erynporter9951 Před 2 lety +55

    So happy to see little Baby G with Miss Freddy!!! It's amazing to see this Gigantic Silverback gently trying to play with this tiny infant, so special to see!❤️🦍💘

  • @shellos8
    @shellos8 Před 2 lety +22

    I'm so happy and relieved that Freddy took him back. There's always the risk that an animal mother will reject the baby if it's been under the care of humans for a length of time. Looks like all is well! Gorgeous little baby!

  • @MySkinnydip
    @MySkinnydip Před 2 lety +36

    I just saw this today! He is so beautiful with his sorta Mohawk! Who wouldn’t want to be mama to this precious boy! So excited for him and the zoo!

  • @TedShatner10
    @TedShatner10 Před 2 lety +8

    Oh so dang cute! Hairy little man!

    • @franciscojaviergimenezdelm8057
      @franciscojaviergimenezdelm8057 Před měsícem

      No es un ser humano, no es un hombrecito, eso es un animal salvaje y su sitio está en la selva trepando árboles buscandose la comida

  • @ramonaschwarzlose5909
    @ramonaschwarzlose5909 Před 19 dny

    Was für ein glücklicher Moment! Freddy, die gute Seele, hat einen Sohn. ❤🥰🤗

  • @MissaPality
    @MissaPality Před 2 lety +23

    So awesome he was reintroduced to the family and is healthy. Freddie is so amazing and the baby is in great hands with her. Can't wait to watch him grow.

  • @shalinimaydy594
    @shalinimaydy594 Před 2 lety +5

    God bless the 👶baby♥♥
    God bless the keepers caretakers caregivers staff and authorities
    God bless FREDDY
    Stay blessed.

  • @maryegarrett1950
    @maryegarrett1950 Před 2 lety +46

    Awe he’s so cute! I hope Baby G and his surrogate moma will have a strong bond and continue to. The whole group looks healthy and beautiful. Thank you for giving them the care they deserve.

  • @ramonaschwarzlose5909
    @ramonaschwarzlose5909 Před měsícem

    Ist das niedlich wie Freddy den kleinen Kayembe sofort adoptiert! 🥰🥰🥰❤ Auch Mokolo kommt den neuen Familienzuwachs begrüßen. Ist das schön! Alle haben ihn lieb, den süßen Kayembe! ❤❤❤

  • @dianakaczynski721
    @dianakaczynski721 Před 2 lety +26

    I went to zoo in November and saw baby G. OMG is he ever soooo adorable!!! Freddie is fantastic!!!! I’m gonna go again soon! ♥️🦍♥️

    • @shellos8
      @shellos8 Před 2 lety +7

      You're so lucky! Get some video! lol

    • @NanaD-ve9tt
      @NanaD-ve9tt Před 2 lety +2

      What happened to his birth mom? Did she pass away??

    • @dianecrumbley90
      @dianecrumbley90 Před 2 lety +2

      @@NanaD-ve9tt I was wondering the same thing.

    • @NanaD-ve9tt
      @NanaD-ve9tt Před 2 lety +3

      @@dianecrumbley90 Hi. I found out his mom rejected her idk why? So Freddie just became attached to her and decided she wanted the baby . The baby had got pneumonia so they had to get her health better and now she’s reunifying with Freddie who accepted the baby as it’s own.. I asked if in the wild would the surrogate mom start to have milk if baby was suckling on her? Or would she have died? No one has answered me as of yet. So many people say don’t try to humanize then or compare them to humans but I do see so many human qualities and behaviors that are very much the same as us. The only thing is I think they lack empath or remorse but they still do have a lot of put qualities. 🤗

    • @dianakaczynski721
      @dianakaczynski721 Před 2 lety +3

      @@NanaD-ve9tt no she didn’t pass away. She gave birth and just wasn’t ready to be a mommy. So Freddie took over but baby gets bottle fed. They trained them really good. They gotta good system it works!!!

  • @julieherring2522
    @julieherring2522 Před 2 lety +7

    hes a stunning little man ,i hope he has a great life

  • @quazisultana2515
    @quazisultana2515 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks dear mom .

  • @grneys45
    @grneys45 Před 2 lety +8

    130 years oh wow!! So glad to see baby g is ok.

  • @shirleyhelms1105
    @shirleyhelms1105 Před 2 lety +3

    What a Little Sweetheart he is So Tiny,Just Adorable.

  • @chericonnolly4810
    @chericonnolly4810 Před 2 lety +10

    What a wonderful family accepting the baby! You all have a great and fun adventure ahead of you! May you be blessed to raise such a beautiful baby! We will all be watching this little guy grow big and strong, thanks to your great care! Grateful for all God's creatures! Thank you for sharing your story!

  • @maureenwalton5417
    @maureenwalton5417 Před 2 lety +6

    He is so beautiful my heart melts when i look at him . I wish i could help take care of him. Gorillas are my favorite animals. I think Kong is a good name . The mighty one. Moe

  • @joycesky5041
    @joycesky5041 Před 2 lety +6

    Awwwww…the baby is adorable! I wanna cuddle and kiss him up…I’m so glad Freddie is taking care of her new Baby G.

  • @marjoriegoodwin2993
    @marjoriegoodwin2993 Před 2 lety +5

    Oh what wonderful news. I hope he continues to develop beautifully. How awesome for the gorilla family, as well as we the people.

  • @jilldavis7229
    @jilldavis7229 Před 2 lety +9

    Absolutely precious!!! Thank you for sharing 👍❤️🙏

  • @Yanadew
    @Yanadew Před 2 lety +6

    Beautiful baby!

  • @BurtW546
    @BurtW546 Před 2 lety +3

    Prayers for that little one.Man beautiful ❤️🥰

  • @auntiefubao718
    @auntiefubao718 Před 2 lety +3

    I am staying tuned. Can't wait!

  • @car4775
    @car4775 Před 2 lety +23

    Does the surrogate mother have breast milk for the baby or has she not had any babies? Great job to the staff for providing this infant with the proper medical care and love.

    • @heatherweaver2388
      @heatherweaver2388 Před 2 lety +10

      I was wondering how the baby was fed too!

    • @sonjam314
      @sonjam314 Před 2 lety +1

      I have tried finding this out as well. I’m a bit confused how Freddie is able to feed him🤷🏽‍♀️💔

    • @daffodilunderhill7066
      @daffodilunderhill7066 Před 2 lety +3

      The man said they are providing feedings for Baby G. I don't think Freddy could have milk and they don't show her feeding him which I'm sure they would have if she was.

  • @erynporter9951
    @erynporter9951 Před 2 lety +9

    I'm kind of partial to baby G, he was born just hours before my bday😁

  • @39Dena
    @39Dena Před 2 lety +13

    Beautiful baby! ❤️

  • @ccwitchypuffy4481
    @ccwitchypuffy4481 Před 2 lety +2

    Such a sweet little creature so cute

  • @bettydamnboop3030
    @bettydamnboop3030 Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve always loved gorillas 🦍, they are such beautiful animals . Cleveland zoo I’m happy for y’all 👠

  • @marbear4273
    @marbear4273 Před 2 lety +2

    He is Beautiful my goodness.👍👣🍼👣🍼👣

  • @EdsterIII
    @EdsterIII Před 2 lety +5

    That fuzzy face, his little spiked haircut...lol. And that face! So goofy 🤪 looking yet so cute!

  • @impalabirungi6079
    @impalabirungi6079 Před 2 lety +3

    Amazing. Thank you.

  • @susanfrost1150
    @susanfrost1150 Před 2 lety +8

    Adorable♥️♥️♥️

  • @kanokratuthairangsee1934
    @kanokratuthairangsee1934 Před 2 lety +5

    The baby is so adorable 😍

  • @heatherrose2462
    @heatherrose2462 Před 2 lety +4

    So precious

  • @ericstrickland9866
    @ericstrickland9866 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful

  • @madeinjapan6888
    @madeinjapan6888 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Alexander the Great baby boy!
    Gorillas are amazing and very gentle and caring!
    You fought so many battles

  • @lyric8006
    @lyric8006 Před 2 lety +14

    Loved this video. Thanks for keeping us updated.

  • @giannitracchi8340
    @giannitracchi8340 Před 2 lety +4

    Ma che bello vedere la delicatezza di un gorilla verso il suo bimbo così piccolo certe persone avrebbero molto da imparare cosa significa amare ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @dmoore2732
    @dmoore2732 Před 2 lety +9

    I love him already. I can't wait to come to Cleveland and see him and the other babies at the zoo.

    • @hendrikasunqrout571
      @hendrikasunqrout571 Před 2 lety

      Considering they are actually African animals you are more privileged than I am, a South African. To be so close to see them. But they are bush meat in Africa, so they are safer where they are. Take care.

  • @francesdrescher4637
    @francesdrescher4637 Před 2 lety +3

    God bless you guys

  • @maureenwalton5417
    @maureenwalton5417 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for your comment! When i look at his face and his eyes i see more then baby garilla looking into his eye i see human in him looking into his heart and mind woundering what he see's in us. I think they are very smart and warm friendly and i tbink they can sence your goodness and and friendliness. Moe

  • @jenniferhampton5171
    @jenniferhampton5171 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful.

  • @roxyanne5241
    @roxyanne5241 Před 2 lety +4

    * Name him Gabriel🦍* My sister had her baby boy Gabriel and we all call him baby G!🥰

  • @b991228
    @b991228 Před 2 lety +3

    Must a baby gorilla have the strength to cling onto mom without assistance or does the mom take special care to make sure baby doesn’t fall? Seems like gibbon babies need to cling on for dear life.

  • @cherylc4276
    @cherylc4276 Před 2 lety +2

    Awwwwww bless his lil 💜 heart!

  • @reneebrichta2937
    @reneebrichta2937 Před 2 lety +3

    What an amazing story!

  • @marlenelechowitz6099
    @marlenelechowitz6099 Před 2 lety +3

    WONDERFUL!!! 🦍

  • @jeanneswift2005
    @jeanneswift2005 Před 2 lety +3

    He’s Adorable. Great Job Step-Up Momma❣️

  • @ladyhamo20
    @ladyhamo20 Před 2 lety +2

    I love seeing these type of videos, I have subscribed to see updates❤️❤️❤️❤️🐒🐒🐒🐒

  • @LeeLee277
    @LeeLee277 Před 2 lety +8

    What a wonderful troop of gorillas. All members clamoring to see the baby. My question is how in the world do the keepers get the baby to feed him. I just can’t see surrogate mom Franky just handing baby g over to a human.

    • @shellos8
      @shellos8 Před 2 lety +7

      They're very intelligent animals. She knows she can't feed the baby and that he has to drink milk to survive. I too would like to see how the do it though.

  • @marthasampoll645
    @marthasampoll645 Před 2 lety +5

    Yes, has been adopted but he is still a baby, who is going to breast feed him ?

  • @cas6227
    @cas6227 Před 2 lety +2

    Ahhh so beautiful. Cant wait for updates

  • @indiahenretta2962
    @indiahenretta2962 Před 2 lety +2

    So adorable 🥰 from San Diego California

  • @melaniemiller3351
    @melaniemiller3351 Před 2 lety +1

    Him so precious

  • @camila123
    @camila123 Před 2 lety +2

    Love and much Love for the Baby and Family ♥️

  • @fookpappyvanwinkle9162
    @fookpappyvanwinkle9162 Před 2 lety +3

    Really EXCITING developments 👏👏

  • @sherrychubbs5
    @sherrychubbs5 Před 2 lety +4

    Just seeing this today, this is absolutely beautiful. To see Mama take her little one and tuck baby G right close to her, and to see her rocking baby G is so awesome. Looks like all the family is gleaming to have baby G with them. You people are Too Good to be true! You have done such a wonderful job of taking care of baby G. Can't thank you enough. I will be subscribing to stay informed about this Awesome family and baby G's days ahead. Thanks 💕🦍🐾Much Love ♥️

    • @ZooBorns
      @ZooBorns  Před 2 lety

      🦍

    • @NanaD-ve9tt
      @NanaD-ve9tt Před 2 lety +1

      @@ZooBorns what happened to the birth mother? Freddie is doing great !!’ Cute lil baby 🥰🥰

  • @hyesunstuart1320
    @hyesunstuart1320 Před rokem

    Sooooooooo cute baby gorilla! Love it.

  • @dianalopez7488
    @dianalopez7488 Před 2 lety +1

    He is so darn cute!

  • @dianemarrah3504
    @dianemarrah3504 Před 2 lety +4

    Very adorable 🥰! I am glad the infant is doing well. 🦍

  • @kanokratuthairangsee1934
    @kanokratuthairangsee1934 Před 2 lety +3

    Please show more... love it to watch the baby

  • @kschallert3569
    @kschallert3569 Před 2 lety +3

    Please show baby G eating. Is he nursing? Bottle fed? Does his surrogate mom have milk?

  • @trumpialighting1241
    @trumpialighting1241 Před 2 lety +2

    Awww 🥰 so cute 💖🙏

  • @sunnymarie2060
    @sunnymarie2060 Před 2 lety +2

    So cute!!!!

  • @denisebarker9288
    @denisebarker9288 Před 2 lety +1

    This is fantastic. Baby G is so cute and the group is thrilled to have him.

  • @denisemorris1177
    @denisemorris1177 Před 27 dny

    He’s so cute ❤❤

  • @Liz_678
    @Liz_678 Před 2 lety +5

    Awwwwww🥰

  • @bevbreeze-stancliffe7514

    He is gorgeous 😍

  • @TonyMontana-mb8qy
    @TonyMontana-mb8qy Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the hard work brother

  • @emilieimbecile2060
    @emilieimbecile2060 Před 2 lety +1

    His little nose is shaped like a heart!

  • @musefahmed6383
    @musefahmed6383 Před 2 lety +1

    Garila baby is so fine to looked!. I wishes mam n baby bright future.loot of 💖💖💖💖😄😄😄😄

  • @MilkyWhite1
    @MilkyWhite1 Před 2 lety +39

    Who is the baby's real mother? Why was he taken from her? And if this is the first baby you've had, how will Freddy breastfeed the baby?
    Edit: "The western lowland gorilla was born the morning of Oct. 26, 2021, to mom, Nneka (23), and dad, Mokolo (34). When Nneka did not show appropriate maternal care, the troop’s eldest female, Fredrika or “Freddy” (47), who herself has raised four infants, instinctively took over maternal care of the newborn."

  • @stevelee4653
    @stevelee4653 Před 11 měsíci

    so adorable and so cute!!!

  • @pamelaaustin1711
    @pamelaaustin1711 Před 2 lety +1

    He's a little cutie 💓

  • @A1PrimeTimeMovies
    @A1PrimeTimeMovies Před 2 lety +3

    Not gonna lie at 1:44 I was afraid that baby was about to do a head dive 😬

  • @rabaile1
    @rabaile1 Před 2 lety +4

    Congratulations! This just brings joy to my heart. :o)

  • @jackbraddell4940
    @jackbraddell4940 Před 2 lety +1

    Wonderful

  • @EmmaDee
    @EmmaDee Před 2 lety +4

    How does Freddie feed him?

  • @user-bn1zk3pc9t
    @user-bn1zk3pc9t Před 2 lety +3

    Мама дорогая, какое оно славное, 😊👍👍

  • @betestefani1578
    @betestefani1578 Před 2 lety +3

    Muito fofinho o bebê. Ele nasceu prematuro..👶🦍❣🦍

  • @judith1564
    @judith1564 Před 2 lety +3

    What happened to his natural mom? Anybody KNow?

  • @katieg3461
    @katieg3461 Před 2 lety +1

    Very cute baby ❤️

  • @stevelee4653
    @stevelee4653 Před 11 měsíci

    hope all goes well for the baby and the troop!

  • @lisakrupsky1569
    @lisakrupsky1569 Před 2 lety +3

    Soooo adorable:) very alert:)

  • @douyalee2993
    @douyalee2993 Před 2 lety

    His skin so black, really beautiful.

  • @canislupis3129
    @canislupis3129 Před 2 lety

    It must be so anxious giving care of the infant to the troop.

  • @PSandmore16
    @PSandmore16 Před 2 lety +1

    How do they manage to feed the cute baby?

    • @jaf8771
      @jaf8771 Před 2 lety +1

      On other gorilla video's....they would teach the baby to feed on a bottle through the cage bars. However, they were old enough to crawl to the bars where the keepers held the bottles. With this tiny infant here.....not sure how they work this out.

  • @JohnDoe-oj5it
    @JohnDoe-oj5it Před 2 lety +1

    Great story Cleveland zoo..VA beach here.

  • @patricialove4651
    @patricialove4651 Před 2 lety +1

    So cute!

  • @susanaandress4653
    @susanaandress4653 Před 2 lety +2

    😍👏👏👏👏👏👍✌🤗😃 baby 🦍, Baby G 😘

  • @uvexeorozahagan5385
    @uvexeorozahagan5385 Před 2 lety +1

    "In over one hundred and thirty years." Well gawd dayum.

  • @martaakh8105
    @martaakh8105 Před 2 lety +1

    Such cute baby

  • @pamelanay2195
    @pamelanay2195 Před 2 lety +1

    Aww so cute 🥰

  • @jaydollYtube
    @jaydollYtube Před 2 lety

    Awww soooo adorable 😍 💖

  • @upkarjaiswal4524
    @upkarjaiswal4524 Před 2 lety +1

    She is cute 😍

  • @inezandrade106
    @inezandrade106 Před 2 měsíci

    Ela foi super rápida segurando o bebê...
    Limpou e pôs para mamar...lindooooo de se ver.😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @madalena2023
    @madalena2023 Před 2 lety

    Meu Deus que lindeza..😍😍😍🥰🥰

  • @eilissmith8591
    @eilissmith8591 Před rokem

    Great job

  • @alziratoledo8284
    @alziratoledo8284 Před 2 lety +1

    Liiiiiiiiiiiiiindinho!!!😘😘😘😘😘😘

  • @cherokeeheartct8633
    @cherokeeheartct8633 Před 2 lety +2

    How do you fed him the amount he will need to thrive hes so young he not walking or crawling yet how.do i get to him?where is his real mother?