Gorilla Gorilla - Damian Aspinall & Kifu at Howletts Wild Animal Park, Kent

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    Damian Aspinall & his relationship with Gorillas at Howletts Wild Animal Park - following the footsteps of his father John Aspinall. Part of the unique work of The Aspinall Foundation, working in conjunction with Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks.
    Visit Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks website www.aspinallfoundation.org

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  • @wakingfromslumber9555
    @wakingfromslumber9555 Před 3 lety +2468

    Gorilla’s children : hey dad we are your kids remember?
    Gorilla: No this yellow haired creature is my true son

  • @tek512
    @tek512 Před 26 dny +54

    Never has someone been in so much danger while at the same time being so insanely well protected.

  • @h_sth_r6942
    @h_sth_r6942 Před rokem +318

    0:55 I love how Kifu pulls you back in as if he’s like “no, kid, this is my human, back off, i want his attention only.” 😂😂

  • @jj3710
    @jj3710 Před rokem +56

    My god his hands are enormous. I get the sense he easily has the strength of at least several humans.

    • @skankhunt4220
      @skankhunt4220 Před rokem +3

      It’s been said their strength is immeasurable

    • @patrikengas6479
      @patrikengas6479 Před rokem +6

      i read that testing says the average gorilla has ten times the strength of the average man

    • @Wrestling_world243
      @Wrestling_world243 Před 21 dnem +2

      Ye they are incredibly Strong. Theirs a video of a silverback dragging a man With one arm. Gorillas are No push over.

    • @robinkhammo2886
      @robinkhammo2886 Před 18 dny

      try 20 x 30

  • @nothappy771
    @nothappy771 Před 4 lety +4171

    the gorillas doing his own documentary like "this is my pet named damian, sometimes he likes to bring cameras and play with them."

  • @solidus3168
    @solidus3168 Před 4 lety +8294

    Kifu: Hello everyone, this is my oldest son Damian. Im proud of him but, I have no idea why he is albino. Scratch my back boy.

    • @mortek1379
      @mortek1379 Před 4 lety +99

      jajajajaajajajajajajajajaj

    • @bart4543
      @bart4543 Před 4 lety +32

      Lol wow u are stupid. Its not an ape baby clearly he is a human . He is speaking american for god sakes

    • @solidus3168
      @solidus3168 Před 4 lety +306

      @@bart4543 Good God I hope that is sarcasm.

    • @nsenoh4901
      @nsenoh4901 Před 4 lety +91

      @@bart4543 how stupid are you

    • @hafann
      @hafann Před 4 lety +40

      @@bart4543 I know right?!? These people need to wear a glasses smj

  • @gemma1874
    @gemma1874 Před rokem +35

    The Gorilla likes him and trusts him .what a sweetheart

  • @user-uh6lm5wv6n
    @user-uh6lm5wv6n Před rokem +49

    Man how awesome is that chest tapping exchange!!?? Damian shows his style then Kifus like "naah dude like this bruh" then a quick wrestle like a couple of life long friends. Absolutely incredible

  • @abidababida7096
    @abidababida7096 Před 4 lety +4885

    what a privilege to be so close to such a powerful, beautiful creature

  • @j.m.b5441
    @j.m.b5441 Před 4 lety +1097

    Kifu would make a better friend than some people I know.

  • @JBags72
    @JBags72 Před 9 měsíci +24

    It must be an honor to share the same space with such a magnificent creature 🦍

  • @yogsenforfoth5948
    @yogsenforfoth5948 Před rokem +44

    It’s so heartbreaking how few of these magnificent creatures are left in the wild. 😢

  • @ichimatsu13
    @ichimatsu13 Před 3 lety +829

    I love how kifu grabs him as he is walking away then pushes him and runs away
    The nature of play has no boundaries

  • @MrT67
    @MrT67 Před 4 lety +3362

    "There's no doubt he would protect me if someone attacked me..."
    No one's going to attack you dude😂😂....

    • @CaptainBuggyTheClown
      @CaptainBuggyTheClown Před 4 lety +189

      That'd be like actually approaching DIO without being an angry japanese teenager.

    • @rokmun680
      @rokmun680 Před 4 lety +100

      @@CaptainBuggyTheClown hOHOhO a JoJo reference can be found in the most unlikely of places

    • @ishansaha24
      @ishansaha24 Před 4 lety +25

      @@rokmun680 wtf is this Jojo shit explain please

    • @surejsingh8099
      @surejsingh8099 Před 4 lety +39

      @@ishansaha24 weeb shit, dont look any closer into it unless u wanna see some dirty stuff

    • @olractrooprev5237
      @olractrooprev5237 Před 4 lety +47

      He also says i would protect him, Like he would need help lol

  • @twodayhero5139
    @twodayhero5139 Před 3 lety +27

    1:04
    Kifu: "I'm proud of you, boy. Very proud indeed!"

  • @rebeccablakey2637
    @rebeccablakey2637 Před rokem +64

    Kifu and his children are beautiful. They are so loyal and loving towards Damian. Watching this is really incredible because people and animals can be best friends and even part of our family.

  • @tatianawilliams
    @tatianawilliams Před 6 lety +1622

    I like how he put his hand on the human's shoulder and head like "hey mate, how are you today?"

    • @xBluefirex1
      @xBluefirex1 Před 4 lety +8

      Yeah that was cool

    • @arnaudguigui6174
      @arnaudguigui6174 Před 4 lety +12

      Did you say "on the human shoulder "? That's weird. are you a human?

    • @d33763
      @d33763 Před 4 lety +3

      “You are with me now hooman! Aint going anywhere”

    • @tatianawilliams
      @tatianawilliams Před 4 lety +8

      @@arnaudguigui6174 Damn, you got me...I was an alien in disguise :(

    • @ruki4585
      @ruki4585 Před 4 lety

      That was cool

  • @sierradavis562
    @sierradavis562 Před 4 lety +1610

    2:04 how incredibly gentle the gorilla is with this man. it may not look like it, but with a gorilla that size, that’s as gentle as handling a baby kitten. i’m amazed. this is beautiful

    • @theonewhoismany8072
      @theonewhoismany8072 Před 4 lety +181

      They are very calm, very gentle giants even very shy.
      But make no mistake about it piss one off and it will rip you limb from limb.

    • @blueapollo1316
      @blueapollo1316 Před 3 lety +5

      Yeah nice

    • @pimposki6232
      @pimposki6232 Před 3 lety +86

      @@theonewhoismany8072 nah, that's a chimp. a gorilla will just punch you with the force of a train and snap you in two with one hit

    • @MrPepper312
      @MrPepper312 Před 3 lety +9

      And there is one that had a pet kitten.

    • @macreviewz7187
      @macreviewz7187 Před 3 lety +2

      not quite...I'm 6ft6 and 348 lbs and I'd be small in the WWE...- but they are still impressive.

  • @evo2542
    @evo2542 Před 3 lety +68

    We really need to see a full hour of Damian or anyone hanging out with Kifu.

  • @zacktomczak4962
    @zacktomczak4962 Před 4 lety +203

    1:29 Lvl 99 philosopher complete..

  • @mark6302
    @mark6302 Před 3 lety +490

    When a gorilla asks you to scratch it's back you pretty much have to

    • @bondjames-bond7664
      @bondjames-bond7664 Před 3 lety +27

      Yes .. to not get ripped apart.. that's wildlife mafia

    • @GgGg-vs7jo
      @GgGg-vs7jo Před 2 lety +4

      Yes indeed other wise your ass will be mango and mash

    • @Thecoldwind650
      @Thecoldwind650 Před 2 lety +1

      @@bondjames-bond7664 no the gorilla wont do that obviously gorilla's are peaceful and shy unless they are disrespected by a stranger

    • @boinkingyamumsohardithurts12
      @boinkingyamumsohardithurts12 Před 2 lety +21

      @@Thecoldwind650 disrespectful to say no to a king

    • @Thecoldwind650
      @Thecoldwind650 Před 2 lety

      @@boinkingyamumsohardithurts12 i mean disrespectful like a threat or something not scratching it's back

  • @StopFlaggingVideos
    @StopFlaggingVideos Před 3 lety +8

    1:49 sick dodge

  • @nicolapomeroy4342
    @nicolapomeroy4342 Před 3 lety +60

    Damian is amazing I watched where he sent his gorillas back to the wild, and thewholestoryiwas crying but happy tears,he is truly and 100000% doing what' his goal always was to return them to the wild,thankyou Damian,there is too many people making primates live miserable existence s,keep up the good and long hard work for the cause of primates,and animals.

  • @Gooseman2k2
    @Gooseman2k2 Před 11 lety +2227

    It's really amazing how much they look like us... ESPECIALLY the big male... He looks like a big old man... like a Philosopher or something.

    • @user-tb1lx6je6e
      @user-tb1lx6je6e Před 6 lety +2

      غ161

    • @Itskaygurl
      @Itskaygurl Před 4 lety +39

      Gooseman2k2 I always think this!!! Wise old man to be cherished, loved, and respected!

    • @Anti-leftist7777
      @Anti-leftist7777 Před 4 lety +37

      When you say "us" I take it you mean your family and friends.

    • @davidives7997
      @davidives7997 Před 4 lety +30

      My wife asimulates me as a silver back.
      Hairy, large and equally as good looking...

    • @MrBro-wz7ix
      @MrBro-wz7ix Před 4 lety +5

      Imagine a Group of Gorillas hunt down some Humans to cut of their Hands and use them as Ashtrays. That's what fucking Humans do!!!

  • @zoezoe4041
    @zoezoe4041 Před 5 lety +370

    Lol 1:05 the gorilla is like “you’re my pet now. You’re cute!” I love gorillas they are amazing

  • @mragnostic8373
    @mragnostic8373 Před rokem +8

    I love how he avoids making eye contact

  • @adriansilva4096
    @adriansilva4096 Před rokem +11

    What this Man and his foundation are doing for these gentle giants is amazing! If only humans could learn from these beautiful animals!

  • @neilavi4391
    @neilavi4391 Před 8 lety +3086

    Gorilla puts his arm on the guy's shoulder's ands like " Do you feel incharge..?"

  • @the10thman87
    @the10thman87 Před 3 lety +267

    11 years on and I am still in love with these two. I am praying that they are both still alive and well with their respective families.

    • @shellos8
      @shellos8 Před rokem +24

      Damien is alive but I don't know about the gorillas. They do have a long lifespan so they probably are

    • @idominusrex5952
      @idominusrex5952 Před rokem +12

      ​@shellos8 in the wild, gorillas can live up to 40 years while in captivity they live twice as long than in the wild because they don't get killed by poachers and are protected in sanctuaries and zoos.

    • @TacticalPhoenixYT
      @TacticalPhoenixYT Před 9 měsíci +2

      ​@@idominusrex5952Jesus, 80 years? Seems a bit long.

    • @bobertjones2300
      @bobertjones2300 Před 5 měsíci

      Kifu was shot and killed for being black by the local constables.

    • @Rs4pk
      @Rs4pk Před 4 měsíci

      @@bobertjones2300 Source..?

  • @KILLSATANALLDAY
    @KILLSATANALLDAY Před 8 měsíci +8

    Corrupt youtube keeps deleting my posts but i wrote before that when i last went there 18yrs ago me and my dad at the time was at the other end of the enclosure while everyone else and other gorillas at other end, the silverback was at the end with just me and my dad as we watched a silverback litteraly laughing at a man who was struggling to get his bycicle through a narrow doorway and we looked at eachother so shocked but it was awesome! 😂 i love these animals! ❤

  • @aintworriedboutnothing7598
    @aintworriedboutnothing7598 Před 3 lety +92

    The push at the end 😂 you can tell that he really enjoys the company

  • @saturn724
    @saturn724 Před 3 lety +98

    0:56 that's such a deep voice, imagine if it was able to talk

    • @nope1083
      @nope1083 Před 3 lety +8

      He would probably sound like Michael Clarke Duncan

    • @lucasimonelli5038
      @lucasimonelli5038 Před 3 lety +12

      @@nope1083 he would sound like shaq

    • @cobyveron
      @cobyveron Před 2 lety +2

      @@lucasimonelli5038 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😹

  • @chrispraz877
    @chrispraz877 Před rokem +8

    What a beautiful gorilla!
    Thanks to this gentleman for being such a good friend, and looking out for Kifu.👍🏻

  • @davidh7300
    @davidh7300 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you for trying to enrich this animal's life. He's majestic.

  • @Vandel212
    @Vandel212 Před 3 lety +20

    0:36 the fact he didn't crap his pants right there is pretty amazing.

    • @God-ch8lq
      @God-ch8lq Před 2 měsíci +1

      pretty sure that he can tell the difference between a yawn and a threat

  • @abidababida7096
    @abidababida7096 Před 6 lety +2187

    beautiful animals. How some humans could point a gun at one of these and kill it is totally beyond me.

    • @peterzingler6221
      @peterzingler6221 Před 5 lety +134

      Same way AS killing a human , they dont care

    • @k.j.g.9601
      @k.j.g.9601 Před 5 lety +102

      The humans that do that are the ones whom have not evolved, they are evolutionary dead ends and should actually be the ones that should go extinct.

    • @jamesllewellyn5191
      @jamesllewellyn5191 Před 5 lety +41

      It's human nature to be cruel and nasty.

    • @kaseywinbornery5258
      @kaseywinbornery5258 Před 5 lety +52

      @Razh 80 gorillas are dangerous, make no mistake. They are wild animals. And have incredible strength and athleticism. All It Takes Is One Time For THEM and THE Human They Go Off On Is dead OR seariously injured They Are Not pets..

    • @chuck3042
      @chuck3042 Před 5 lety +19

      It’s take a stupid idiot to point a gun at one of these

  • @synappticuser7296
    @synappticuser7296 Před rokem +4

    Thanks for showing us this video Damian. We need to see these lovely interactions, so that we can learn and understand how to love and respect these noble creatures.

  • @derrickpatterson8534
    @derrickpatterson8534 Před 2 lety +1

    Damian, the work you and your foundation does is amazing! I love gorillas so much and the work you do for them warms my heart. What a privilege it is to be able to sit and play with such a beautiful animal.

  • @maurizius27
    @maurizius27 Před 3 lety +143

    Wonderful creature, gentle, considering his incredible power.

    • @JonHop1
      @JonHop1 Před rokem +5

      Yet they killed Harambe for FAR less than this...

    • @kumkan3588
      @kumkan3588 Před rokem +1

      @@JonHop1 please dont remind me

  • @THX-vp9fz
    @THX-vp9fz Před 4 lety +59

    Gorilla: You owe me a favor.
    Guy: scratches Gorilla's back

  • @wonderfulwenna2710
    @wonderfulwenna2710 Před rokem +3

    So amazing to have the chance to interact with the Gorillas the way you do😊💕

  • @saudademoods8926
    @saudademoods8926 Před rokem +4

    Wow even when he is being gentle....his strength is unavoidable!

  • @servicarrider
    @servicarrider Před 4 lety +28

    I don't know what to say. This actually tears me up. Amazing. True friendship.

    • @kwak1k
      @kwak1k Před rokem

      You ever see the vid with Coco the gorilla and Robin Williams? If not,look it up now

  • @Sapphiresenthiss
    @Sapphiresenthiss Před 4 lety +72

    1:02 "Good pet, I pat."

  • @darrellowings2343
    @darrellowings2343 Před 9 měsíci

    Friggin wow. Going in there with that animal so strong we can't really even measure it and him so gentle. What an incredible creature.

  • @Craftymomma87
    @Craftymomma87 Před 2 lety +1

    I always find my way back to this video. Such beautiful, majestic living beings. Love them.

  • @Crazy4Nicki143
    @Crazy4Nicki143 Před 9 lety +197

    The way he grabbed his pants like "wait" lol

  • @endurablelive
    @endurablelive Před 3 lety +28

    MAGNIFICENT animal! Absolutely STUNNING! And I love how this man interacts with him. You feel the bond, while watching this. A priviledge to be able to watch this. Thanks a lot.

  • @ancientwarrior3482
    @ancientwarrior3482 Před 2 lety +6

    I like how Kifu handles him like his little brother or his son

  • @robertcotgrave5920
    @robertcotgrave5920 Před 3 lety +16

    Remarkable animals. But I'd never underestimate one especially in an enclosure. He must have built up a huge amount of trust.

    • @pheeel17
      @pheeel17 Před 3 lety +3

      Yes, his father John Aspinall created this place and used to spend time with the gorillas too. Damian has been interacting with them since he was a baby

  • @Daniel3159
    @Daniel3159 Před 10 lety +137

    1:24 DAT FACE...

    • @the_jester5448
      @the_jester5448 Před 3 lety

      "Watchoo lookin att?? Its just a ooomann scractchinn ma nutz"

  • @mlizarburu
    @mlizarburu Před 4 lety +144

    That is truly beautiful. That gorrila could just playfully bitch slap him with no effort and his head would do a 180 degree. The gorilla and the man really trust each other and love one another. This video could really teach a lot about being humane.

    • @jeffcochran2195
      @jeffcochran2195 Před 3 lety +3

      Absolutely brother!

    • @numbdigger9552
      @numbdigger9552 Před 3 lety +4

      I mean I could punch and kick my friends strong enough to kill them and I don't, and there's nothing special about that, these are gentle and understanding creatures, not violent monsters, so of course it won't kill him.

    • @II-pe2pv
      @II-pe2pv Před 2 lety +3

      @@numbdigger9552 yeah well a gorrila could do it with alot less effort.

    • @proudexmuslim2354
      @proudexmuslim2354 Před 2 lety

      @@numbdigger9552 you're a human and that gorilla was still wild animal

  • @odilasanchez4885
    @odilasanchez4885 Před rokem +2

    Qué valor meterte ahí con él ! Felicidades 👏

  • @tonyrollman3991
    @tonyrollman3991 Před rokem +4

    You can tell watching him he has enormous strength

  • @ilovesteveclark6084
    @ilovesteveclark6084 Před 5 lety +19

    This is BEAUTIFUL! The love the both of you have for each other is so heartwarming! Thank you for sharing this with us.❤

  • @WhoDat1976
    @WhoDat1976 Před 4 lety +8

    Amazing how much kifu accepts him like a brother.

  • @vladcraioveanu233
    @vladcraioveanu233 Před 8 měsíci +4

    He looked so small while staying in the hay... Until he raised up and we can see how big he is compared to the human.

  • @IloveLongIslandNY
    @IloveLongIslandNY Před rokem +1

    He IS a lovely boy. Great animal. Thank you Sir for sharing this gorilla with us.

  • @suipsy1
    @suipsy1 Před 3 lety +3

    The bond is beautiful!!! Such beautiful beings!! May the universe bless them

  • @marias7599
    @marias7599 Před 4 lety +19

    I loooove the noises they make. So intimidating and majestic 🙌

  • @squashmallow2006
    @squashmallow2006 Před rokem +3

    He's like that one drunk guy in the party that gets overly honest, "Ya know what Damien? I didn't like you at first, but now? Yer all right. I love ya dude."

  • @joanabensby8472
    @joanabensby8472 Před 11 měsíci +7

    Amazing...powerfull and yet so gentle! ❤

  • @BillBlast7372
    @BillBlast7372 Před 6 lety +6

    It's truly like 2 really good friends hanging out on a Sunday watching the game or race, possibly have 1 or 2 beers, while the kids are playing/running through the house.....this stuff is AMAZING & IM JEALOUS, lol.

  • @bessiemorris5282
    @bessiemorris5282 Před 6 lety +31

    he's beautiful how precious is he he's a big boy god bless him and you sir

  • @poikazal
    @poikazal Před rokem +2

    Imagine if Kifu played rugby, his fends would be crazy.

  • @92Beyo
    @92Beyo Před 11 měsíci +2

    The noises he makes

  • @iraqafghanistanmarine6905

    The look on Kifu’s face is, “You do realize I could snap you like a twig at any moment, right?”😮

  • @LukyBlakat
    @LukyBlakat Před 9 lety +78

    *dude tries to get up*
    Gorilla: No, no, no; come back here. You ain't going nowhere. You're my bitch now.

  • @peezy1942
    @peezy1942 Před 4 lety +8

    1:18 This guy has huge balls

  • @Witchofthewoods.
    @Witchofthewoods. Před 2 lety +2

    Most amazing relationship I've ever seen. I live this man, but that gorilla is awesome.

  • @maryjones1
    @maryjones1 Před 10 měsíci +6

    He is absolutely beautiful!! Thanks for sharing this experience. I so wish the video had been longer. I really enjoyed watching your interaction with Kefu. I wish I could get in with a gorilla family, spend time with them playing and just visiting, getting ti feel how their fur and skin feels, as I am curious about that. Wonderful video…lucky you!😊

  • @papillonvu
    @papillonvu Před 3 lety +15

    Wow! That's a member of a pretty violent and dangerous species, but he's acting relatively calm and gentle here!!
    Oh, and that gorilla's pretty chill too.

  • @thesorrentosmoon4693
    @thesorrentosmoon4693 Před 5 lety +5

    What magnificent Beasties these are, l could just watch them for hours. You are so fortunate to have been granted as part of the family.

  • @funnycoconutanimatics3877
    @funnycoconutanimatics3877 Před měsícem

    I love how Damian shows the bond/trust between him and Kifu, yet also emphasizes on Kifu's incredible strength and power with these quick edit cuts 🦍

  • @teijaflink2226
    @teijaflink2226 Před 3 lety +1

    These animals are so wonderful. That silverback is so friendly and trusting.

  • @jessiejames7492
    @jessiejames7492 Před 8 lety +86

    his late father John said that one time a young gorilla attacked him and a dominant female came to his rescue. they have su ch understanding and rapport with all the animals on the estate...Two keepers were killed by a tiger but John Aspinall said that didnt dent his faith in animals at all...He understands them ...really envious of them

    • @eric144144
      @eric144144 Před 5 lety

      John Aspinall was a fascist as were his pals Lord Lucan, James and Edward Goldsmith. He plotted to overthrow the Wilson government.
      www.theguardian.com/uk/2005/jan/09/politics.past

    • @jiggajigjones8210
      @jiggajigjones8210 Před 5 lety

      Eric Mcoo Wilson sucked

    • @eric144144
      @eric144144 Před 5 lety

      @@jiggajigjones8210 That's fucking hilarious.

    • @Bigwave2003
      @Bigwave2003 Před 4 lety +5

      I bet the two keepers who were killed by a tiger had their faith in animals dented a bit.

    • @chrislaute984
      @chrislaute984 Před 4 lety +1

      @@eric144144 goldsmith was jewish...

  • @suggiethames9870
    @suggiethames9870 Před 7 lety +378

    Damnit, why couldn't the Harambe incident have turned out like this

    • @lowesonia8551
      @lowesonia8551 Před 4 lety +20

      Because the Head Keeper Lost it NO BRAIN Should not be in Charge of animals his reaction has NO EXCUSE THAT IS WHY IT HAS STAYED IN EVERYONE's MEMORY HE WAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MALE STILL SAD

    • @elon13yearsago8
      @elon13yearsago8 Před 4 lety +5

      All dicks out for harambe! Never forget !

    • @imwaytoshort
      @imwaytoshort Před 4 lety +16

      @mc finn The parents are just as to blame. The mother wasn't paying attention and the child shouldn't of been there if he wasn't going to behave. Don't bring a child to a zoo if you can't control them and supervise them properly.

    • @AJPReactions
      @AJPReactions Před 4 lety +1

      Suggie Thames
      Harambe was ambush trapped set by humans
      All he ever wanted was a survival of his race

    • @Vision-lz4ru
      @Vision-lz4ru Před 3 lety +12

      mc finn
      The parents are also to blame, they were literally the reason why their child even fell into the gorilla pit

  • @melvindeparis5466
    @melvindeparis5466 Před 11 měsíci +3

    I cannot imagine that wonderful feel when is holding you. This is something amazing that we cannot buy with money. Well done.

  • @korotkolapye_kotyata
    @korotkolapye_kotyata Před 2 lety +22

    БОЛЬШОЕ СПАСИБО ЗА ТАКОЕ ПРЕКРАСНОЕ ВИДЕО ♥♥♥

  • @debracox8233
    @debracox8233 Před 8 lety +14

    I'm fascinated by these beautiful mighty animals .

  • @melissabrown8594
    @melissabrown8594 Před 3 lety +5

    Gosh my heart jumps to my throat when I see the large gorilla hand go toward Damian.

  • @risingphoenix7633
    @risingphoenix7633 Před 2 lety +2

    What an amazing feeling it would be to interact with such beautiful beings! Cant say the same for most humans!

  • @adrienne5080
    @adrienne5080 Před rokem

    What a privilege to be amongst these beauties... Brave man.x

  • @legatus6104
    @legatus6104 Před 5 lety +8

    What a powerful animal and so gently.

  • @olractrooprev5237
    @olractrooprev5237 Před 4 lety +12

    Hanging out with a 550 lbs silver back like mates must be the coolest thing ever

    • @macreviewz7187
      @macreviewz7187 Před 3 lety

      first dumbo said 500, now you call it 550..lol...use the internet...it says average is 350...so that is probably his weight. Same as mine at 6ft6.

    • @olractrooprev5237
      @olractrooprev5237 Před 3 lety

      Yeah but they can weigh up even heavier, one in new york zoo was supposed to be 800lbs. Though I they exaggerated. 350lbs is huge by human standards tho not by gorilla ones.

  • @missyp.1338
    @missyp.1338 Před rokem +1

    Magnificent!!!!! What an HONOR to hang with these incredible creatures!!!

  • @devon7585
    @devon7585 Před 11 měsíci +7

    This dude was staring a gorilla in the eyes and beat his chest at him and the gorilla still decided not to rip him to shreds, now thats true love considering how territorial and aggressive gorillas can get when you are up close.

  • @lorispicer4598
    @lorispicer4598 Před 3 lety +8

    I love when the gorilla was petting his head, as if he was saying, "i love this pet human", or he always wondered what his "human' fur" felt like on the mans head.
    I love that theres that respect and friendship between them, they really understand n trust one another, true friends without compromise.💞💞💞

  • @shayekisitu
    @shayekisitu Před 3 lety +3

    Oh my goodness. He is beautiful. Incredible that he is so friendly and loves to play. I love these fantastic beasts. ❤️🤲🏻

  • @straightwhitemale5753
    @straightwhitemale5753 Před rokem +3

    It's crazy how these beast gorillas can be so sweet and gentle while chimps can be psychopaths.

  • @ovskii96
    @ovskii96 Před rokem +2

    It's amazing how even the way they yawn is weirdly human. That little lip smack after.

  • @joegaito702
    @joegaito702 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Gorillas are very smart and intelligent loving animals always learning something new each day from the gorillas we the people could learn alot from the gorillas love and appreciate you guys thanks you guys rock thanks ! Joe

  • @AurioDK
    @AurioDK Před 11 měsíci +12

    it has always amazed me the awareness most animals have of our actual fragility, we humans aren´t sturdily built and from a dogs friendly bite to what we see in this video it´s quite astonishing how most animals can control their strength in order to avoid hurting us.

  • @chadnelson1777
    @chadnelson1777 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow such a powerful gorilla being so gentle. They are amazing

  • @thomassmith1709
    @thomassmith1709 Před rokem +3

    Absolutely amazing!!!! What a beautiful, magnificent creature.

  • @junewhite6376
    @junewhite6376 Před 3 lety +4

    I remember seeing John Aspinall with a gorilla mum. She trusted him so much that she handed her baby to him to cuddle. He was then seen to wrestle with some huge males. Such an everlasting memory from my childhood. X 75yr old x

    • @ianmangham4570
      @ianmangham4570 Před 3 lety +1

      Fantastic xx

    • @user-uh6lm5wv6n
      @user-uh6lm5wv6n Před rokem

      Amazing. I truly believe those that have experienced this type of interaction with a wild animal have reached a pinnacle of awakening to the glory of this world, beyond anything the materialistic or superficial could ever offer

    • @bonpourvous
      @bonpourvous Před 20 dny

      Johnny Morris did the same thing on Animal Magic it's on yutube somewhere👍🦍👮

    • @junewhite6376
      @junewhite6376 Před 19 dny

      @@bonpourvous John Aspinall owned his own conservation rescue facility in Kent.

    • @bonpourvous
      @bonpourvous Před 19 dny +1

      @@junewhite6376 Yes I watched a documentary where he wrestles with Gorillas and Tigers, he and his son are great men.

  • @Anthony-qu7qd
    @Anthony-qu7qd Před 3 lety +3

    It's so interesting, most people are used to trusting animals whether they be cats or dogs but gorillas there is no chance you could fight them off. The connection this man has with this gorilla is based on trust that is as solid as iron.

  • @johnnywhite1681
    @johnnywhite1681 Před 2 lety

    Such a blessing to be aloud such close association with a very beautiful animal.

  • @Awarebynature
    @Awarebynature Před rokem +1

    Such an awesome interaction

  • @caiquesantana5709
    @caiquesantana5709 Před 3 lety +26

    Que animal incrível ,sinta se privilegiado por esses momentos gloriosos.