Touched by a Wild Mountain Gorilla: The Original

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  • čas přidán 2. 01. 2012
  • An incredible chance encounter with a family of wild Mountain Gorillas in Uganda. Check www.wildcapecod.com/blog/cate... for more photos and background on this once in a lifetime experience.

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  • @osgulder
    @osgulder Před 4 lety +62343

    - This is a male human, let's inspect him
    + What about the other one, dad?
    - That's just a cameraman, let him do his job

    • @fritz6462
      @fritz6462 Před 4 lety +2313

      Özgür Selim Gülder yeah they just totally ignored him

    • @patriotir
      @patriotir Před 4 lety +987

      lmao exactly what I was thinking!

    • @Rocky-oq9cy
      @Rocky-oq9cy Před 4 lety +1108

      @@fritz6462 Well there's a difference between being within a few feet's distance and literally touching. I mean think about it. These animals are MASSIVE. They are not worried about humans a few feet away from them, however, if they are within striking distance they are at a much higher risk. You would be more cautious about a man 2 feet away than a man 20 feet away, yeah? They were dangerously close to the man, even getting as close as to touch him. He needed to stay as still as possible because he didn't want them to get spooked. Far away though, the Gorillas aren't even really concerned about a man. They do dwarf us in size and power after all. They also might be accustomed to people. That does seem to be a walking trail so I wouldn't be surprised if they are pretty fine with humans around.

    • @fritz6462
      @fritz6462 Před 4 lety +268

      @Rocky117 that is an interesting explanation thank you but I was kind of confused why they didn’t go near the cameraman but instead chose the guy

    • @sammyunknown8300
      @sammyunknown8300 Před 4 lety +60

      I love your comment so bad hahaha

  • @curlyfries801
    @curlyfries801 Před 3 lety +4574

    Meanwhile on GorillaTube:
    "Inspecting a human"

  • @IBeMelissa
    @IBeMelissa Před 8 měsíci +1338

    This is so cool. The dad gorilla obviously doesn't see the guy as a threat but is still watching his family interact with him, and I like how he nudges his kid as if saying be careful. Wow.

    • @John2009R
      @John2009R Před 6 měsíci +23

      Luckily he didn't get jealous of all the attention his mate was giving him :)

    • @masaruten
      @masaruten Před 6 měsíci +22

      Kinda hard to see him as a threat when he can legit rip the man's limbs from their sockets anytime he wanted. 😅
      All joking aside this was amazing to see.

    • @pinkyblue5100
      @pinkyblue5100 Před 5 měsíci +11

      Never make eye contact with a silver back, they’ll see it as a threat. Hence why he had his head down.

    • @TheWolfalpino
      @TheWolfalpino Před 5 měsíci +4

      He knows the human is afraid, even if there is no reason.
      Such a pity he couldn't find the way back to the nature and interact with them like brothers

    • @Mike-nx5bm
      @Mike-nx5bm Před 5 měsíci +1

      Yes😊

  • @davidkaplan3817
    @davidkaplan3817 Před 10 měsíci +860

    The man who filmed this incredible encounter, Dr Jonathan Rossouw, happened to have introduced me to the exceptional joys of birdwatching over 35 years ago, something for which I will be eternally grateful. Thank you Jonathan!

  • @jeremiahnoar7504
    @jeremiahnoar7504 Před 2 lety +12289

    "Tell me what your feeling right now Jon!"
    Jon: I'm feeling like you should keep your fucking voice down Larry

  • @Chlo-ee
    @Chlo-ee Před 3 lety +10943

    Taking the kids out for a walk.
    “Oh look kids, a human in the wild. You can pet him.”

  • @Monkey-ur6wr
    @Monkey-ur6wr Před 5 měsíci +313

    The silverback, one of the most macho beings, taking his kids for a walk in the woods. It always amazes me how they are so sweet with children.

    • @ChromisPasqueflowerBowerbird
      @ChromisPasqueflowerBowerbird Před 5 měsíci +1

      they also kill babies

    • @EsteemedReptile
      @EsteemedReptile Před 4 měsíci +28

      They absolutely do not. ​@@ChromisPasqueflowerBowerbird

    • @sidd_not_vicious2609
      @sidd_not_vicious2609 Před 3 měsíci

      they are so much seemingly more evolved emotionally than chimps. gorillas have more control

    • @shaklla369
      @shaklla369 Před 3 měsíci +17

      @@ChromisPasqueflowerBowerbirdChimps do

    • @ninjamoncaudle5320
      @ninjamoncaudle5320 Před 3 měsíci

      @@shaklla369Yeah Gorilla’s are gentle giants where Chimps are freaking psychos

  • @juliacoggins4982
    @juliacoggins4982 Před 6 měsíci +263

    That expression of disbelief and joy is so rarely seen on the faces of adults. I am so happy for him - doing what he loves.

    • @gailpippin9761
      @gailpippin9761 Před 2 měsíci +4

      That's a thrill of a lifetime, IMO.

    • @malax158
      @malax158 Před měsícem +2

      So true one of a kind experience for sure

    • @nickcunningham6344
      @nickcunningham6344 Před měsícem +2

      Made me a little nervous though because gorillas can interpret showing teeth as a sign of aggression. Luckily the male was behind him and didn't see.

  • @shanecoleman5309
    @shanecoleman5309 Před 3 lety +5806

    I was waiting for the worst-timed sneeze in history.

    • @Darbal
      @Darbal Před 3 lety +43

      😂😳

    • @crimmerz2000
      @crimmerz2000 Před 3 lety +19

      @@Darbal Daryl!!

    • @Darbal
      @Darbal Před 3 lety +11

      @@crimmerz2000 yooooo!

    • @anitasmith4559
      @anitasmith4559 Před 3 lety +208

      I would have held a sneeze in for dear life. Literally.

    • @rio2x310
      @rio2x310 Před 3 lety +5

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @augustusmonroe1457
    @augustusmonroe1457 Před 3 lety +9674

    “Dad, can we keep him as a pet?”- baby gorilla

    • @opticalraven1935
      @opticalraven1935 Před 3 lety +376

      Dad gorilla: "No, son, we can't. He belongs to someone. We can't adopt him. Besides, do you remember what happened to Mr. Lizard?"

    • @augustusmonroe1457
      @augustusmonroe1457 Před 3 lety +102

      @@opticalraven1935 “ the other silverback let his kid adopt one of those tree cats..but okay 🙄”

    • @josehenrique4001
      @josehenrique4001 Před 3 lety +6

      Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

    • @Kruppt808
      @Kruppt808 Před 3 lety +60

      no, you say you will take care of him but we know mommy will end up cleaning up after him, taking him on walks and having to bath him once a month.

    • @mamaz1234
      @mamaz1234 Před 3 lety +3

      😂😂

  • @eyeONE_Official
    @eyeONE_Official Před 11 měsíci +429

    2:45 was the deepest sign of respect that i've ever seen

  • @Aslam388
    @Aslam388 Před 11 měsíci +148

    I think part of what I love here isn’t just the interaction itself, it’s how appreciative these guys are to have had a part in it. They just seem so respectful and joyous to observe.

  • @zakihasibuan417
    @zakihasibuan417 Před 4 lety +9042

    "Mom, can we keep this human as a pet, please".
    "No kids, humans belong in the wild".

  • @LennoxParsec
    @LennoxParsec Před 2 lety +5458

    "The silverback is just behind you" that's something i DON'T want to hear ever in my life.

    • @boodacheek7380
      @boodacheek7380 Před 2 lety +67

      @morbitz cool Doesn't matter its a silverback

    • @martybarrett4709
      @martybarrett4709 Před 2 lety +66

      the silverback looks right at the guy after saying it too..he's like your damn, skippy I am.

    • @Brisbae
      @Brisbae Před 2 lety +8

      Yeah but you seem like a boring person

    • @gingerisevil02
      @gingerisevil02 Před 2 lety +58

      @morbitz cool a silverback is stronger than 6 men combined. They could easily kill you if they want to… I would be terrified. I would be peeing my pants.

    • @sandrastines1642
      @sandrastines1642 Před 2 lety +3

      Those aren't silverbacks lmao his back is just balding, silverbacks grow silver hair

  • @dianalee3059
    @dianalee3059 Před 11 měsíci +145

    I’ve seen this so many times and it never gets old. What an extraordinary experience for John, just unforgettable

  • @Paula_Shelton
    @Paula_Shelton Před 7 měsíci +39

    The most remarkable encounter I’ve ever seen. Just a demonstration of how gentle and astonishing gorillas are. Everyone who sees this video to do everything they can to protect these beautiful animals.

  • @byrde4329
    @byrde4329 Před 3 lety +15106

    “John, the male is currently ripping your arms off your torso”
    *smiling intensifies

  • @PartStupid
    @PartStupid Před 3 lety +38806

    Dad Gorilla: *There. I finally took you to see the humans. Now pack your things we're going home.*

    • @jojoquilang8345
      @jojoquilang8345 Před 3 lety +344

      hahaha

    • @stevejobs8820
      @stevejobs8820 Před 3 lety +1242

      Dad gorilla: I have to drop you guys off at your mom's but I'll see you next weekend

    • @richardhayashi4518
      @richardhayashi4518 Před 3 lety +35

      O

    • @rosiebent
      @rosiebent Před 3 lety +300

      I thought I heard the Dad break wind when they left

    • @PartStupid
      @PartStupid Před 3 lety +94

      @@rosiebent - Lol, I think you are right I heard it too.

  • @andreaso8886
    @andreaso8886 Před 11 měsíci +35

    It's like daddy gorilla is saying 'Kids, stop it. Leave the human alone, he's scared. Now okay, have a bit of fun. Yes, that's enough, we gotta move on. Say goodbye to the human' :)

  • @catness1809
    @catness1809 Před 11 měsíci +149

    This is so cool. I love the expression of wonder and joy on the guy's face and how curious the gorillas are, especially the babies. What an incredible experience between two close evolutionary cousins.

  • @StubenhockerElite
    @StubenhockerElite Před 3 lety +5512

    The dad really gives off that "stressed out parent in Disneyland" vibe.

  • @Anastasia12344
    @Anastasia12344 Před 3 lety +14966

    - How are you feeling?
    - My heart is racing
    - The silverback is right behind you, like right behind you
    - Thank you, I am feeling much better now

    • @sadaf186
      @sadaf186 Před 3 lety +248

      💀💀💀💀💀

    • @JO-rx7go
      @JO-rx7go Před 3 lety +389

      Yeah that was a huge jerk move lmao

    • @-lovelylemonade-9361
      @-lovelylemonade-9361 Před 3 lety +12

      611

    • @johnmcsudden3176
      @johnmcsudden3176 Před 3 lety +559

      @@JO-rx7go nah lol I'd rather have everything explained to me exactly as it is so I know the situation, especially since he can't turn his head.

    • @Manimala9000
      @Manimala9000 Před 3 lety +47

      CANT STOP LAUGHIN AT THIS COMMENT

  • @AyratHungryStudent
    @AyratHungryStudent Před 11 měsíci +16

    John: tries not to move and be completely silent...
    "Friend": JOHN, WHAT ARE YOU FEELING?!?

  • @gemzoey1313
    @gemzoey1313 Před 7 měsíci +15

    What an amazing experience! Humans showing respect for these BEAUTIFUL creatures shows how WONDERFUL these AMAZING animals are. Not hostile but gentle and social.❤️❤️❤️

  • @saxontornow2202
    @saxontornow2202 Před 3 lety +5058

    “Dad I found a human can I keep him?”
    “No son that’s a dirty wild animal”

  • @marcusjuhasz3501
    @marcusjuhasz3501 Před 3 lety +4764

    Silverback: He's got a silver head lads, he's one of us.

  • @cotati76
    @cotati76 Před 5 měsíci +11

    Amazing. They’re so big and strong yet peaceful and gentle at the same time. Incredible.

  • @SuperTrollTV
    @SuperTrollTV Před 11 měsíci +21

    I find it awesome how there's an obvious difference in their nature as a group. They all seem very sociable and non-hostile.

  • @TylerDurden_007
    @TylerDurden_007 Před 4 lety +3958

    "Let's go children, leave the poor animal alone ..."

  • @hectorcastillo1239
    @hectorcastillo1239 Před 4 lety +6841

    They were probably just intrigued by meeting their first silver top

  • @bettyjohnson1963
    @bettyjohnson1963 Před 4 měsíci +7

    It's December 2023 and this is the most beautiful thing I found on CZcams😍who's here with me

  • @MattMcAwesome12
    @MattMcAwesome12 Před 3 lety +4799

    "Oh they're ripping you apart now, John. Do you feel that?"

    • @markr8690
      @markr8690 Před 2 lety +243

      This is beautiful stuff , John. I hope you feel it too

    • @MadChanneling229
      @MadChanneling229 Před 2 lety +13

      Stolen comment smh get original.

    • @Nootlest
      @Nootlest Před 2 lety +5

      LOL

    • @markr8690
      @markr8690 Před 2 lety +21

      @@MadChanneling229 the fuck are you talking about?

    • @Andrew-rd9zq
      @Andrew-rd9zq Před 2 lety +5

      @@MadChanneling229 why do you care?

  • @zedanide6984
    @zedanide6984 Před 3 lety +3347

    Note: The reason why he keeps looking down and away is because making eye contact with a male silverback gorilla is a form of challenge for them, meaning we wouldn't be seeing this video if that happened

    • @sasdagreat8052
      @sasdagreat8052 Před 3 lety +213

      We *would* be seeing this video, but on Livelea- oh wait. That's gone now...

    • @nikolakaravida4087
      @nikolakaravida4087 Před 3 lety +329

      Making eye contact is indeed often percieved as a provocation by male gorillas, but usually they won't instantly maul you to death because of it, just go into "combat mode" (which is enough to scare the shit out of most humans), preparing for a challenge.
      This was dangerous because the male had babies with him, and as virtually all animals they're very protective. Staring the silverback down could very easily result in getting bashed to a pulp there. The man knew what to do - make yourself small, be quiet, look away and act disinterested.

    • @Hank_Amarillo
      @Hank_Amarillo Před 3 lety +63

      no you have to stare them down, exert dominance. same way you have to stare down a grizzly

    • @juanme555
      @juanme555 Před 3 lety +146

      @@Hank_Amarillo
      Grizzly is an entirelly different animal.

    • @Ziru0Gaming
      @Ziru0Gaming Před 3 lety +68

      The gorilla didn’t challenge the cameraman cuz he is the Alpha Prime.

  • @wierdgamer3067
    @wierdgamer3067 Před 9 měsíci +2

    "Alright kids, you got 3 minutes with the human, then we're moving on"

  • @marymoninger3593
    @marymoninger3593 Před 11 měsíci +13

    My jaw dropped when the first baby started grooming him!!!!! They know you’re good!!!!!

  • @katyann4198
    @katyann4198 Před 2 lety +15843

    The daddy gorilla just sitting back monitoring the family as they observe the human in nature. Truly amazing.

    • @lukamilas8648
      @lukamilas8648 Před 2 lety +4

      That daddy gorilla could’ve squashed him like a bug. What a majestic beautiful beast

    • @Puschit1
      @Puschit1 Před rokem +621

      Yeah, I liked the fact that the kids took turns to investigate him, all from the same position and in the same manner. And when the last one took too long, he just stood up and walked away, signalling everyone "that's it, kiddos, let's go somewhere else" like a family dad dragging his children through a zoo wanting to rush it because he is bored and looks forward to the BBQ after

    • @rc3291
      @rc3291 Před rokem +118

      @@Puschit1 on to the next exhibit

    • @gastonbell108
      @gastonbell108 Před rokem +3

      Silverbacks are wired very specifically to fight other silverbacks trying to steal their harem of females: humans are obviously large apes, which is disturbing and a potential threat to them, but if you stare at the ground and chew on grass it's also easy for them to assume you are some kind of gross hairless beta ape outcast that's trying to join their pod, which is a common thing with mountain gorillas and not a threat at all.

    • @commandertaco1762
      @commandertaco1762 Před rokem

      He's sitting there like: "I'm ready to throw hands, try me bitch"

  • @FlightX101
    @FlightX101 Před 4 lety +5259

    I love how the father is just chilling in the back waiting for an excuse to jump into action

    • @trevorprice7366
      @trevorprice7366 Před 4 lety +445

      On god he’s waiting for him to raise a fucking hand or anything..

    • @brockoala2994
      @brockoala2994 Před 3 lety +453

      ​@@trevorprice7366 He was waiting for a teeth flash. In animals' language, showing your teeth with you mouth wide open (like what human consider grin) means being aggressive. This guy probably knows what he's doing, that's why he doesn't look the animals in their eyes or show his teeth toward them, just keep your face away and you will be fine.

    • @sowasvonlustig2977
      @sowasvonlustig2977 Před 3 lety +150

      @@brockoala2994 The guy showed his teeth toward the female a little bit. 1:45 ...
      I thought: "Guy, shut up your mouth! It's better for you!" ;-)

    • @AdamasutojrAJR
      @AdamasutojrAJR Před 3 lety +13

      @Picolas Cage r u sure about that?

    • @goncalobaia1574
      @goncalobaia1574 Před 3 lety +14

      @Picolas Cage that is far from 50% bruh like, at maximum 5% of the world population, fortunately most men still have their heads about em when it comes to being a father, but cases like that don't stop existing sadly, just like vicious opportunist mothers

  • @Pasinoe62
    @Pasinoe62 Před 8 měsíci +5

    OMG!!!! What a wonderful experience!🥰🙏, despite the somewhat frightening situation you found yourself in!

  • @JamesBruce32
    @JamesBruce32 Před 2 měsíci +7

    Simply amazing, I have watched this a few times before, and I’m still lost for words. Definitely not sure how anyone can just sit there so still, also think how close the cameraman was too, compliments to him too. Amazing piece of film.

  • @bigmikeystyle
    @bigmikeystyle Před 3 lety +3481

    they're perplexed that he has a black back but silver hair lmao.

    • @daseapickleofjustice7231
      @daseapickleofjustice7231 Před 3 lety +182

      Never thought of that with his head down maybe they thought he was an old gorilla lol

    • @russbus3930
      @russbus3930 Před 3 lety +94

      @@daseapickleofjustice7231 Yah, I thought similiarly. Like maybe the grey hair is a sign of older age/experience in their community and, consequently, is automatic 'acceptance' and not to be feared.

    • @AndrewAce.
      @AndrewAce. Před 3 lety +2

      That's good 🤣

    • @damianrehbein3992
      @damianrehbein3992 Před 3 lety +18

      @@russbus3930
      Th boss Gorilla, the one on his right, is actually called silverback because of his( suprise) silver back hair indicating his age and wisdom.
      Younger Gorilla males ( blackbacks) have to earn that rank through age.

  • @kaalen24
    @kaalen24 Před 3 lety +6006

    See how submissive this man was. He was broadcasting with his body language that he was not a threat. That’s how you behave around these animals.

    • @ICE77077
      @ICE77077 Před 3 lety +1682

      I aint no bitch bruh
      If the gorilla wants to throw hands we'll throw

    • @heimskr2881
      @heimskr2881 Před 3 lety +1043

      @@ICE77077 Built different

    • @start2957
      @start2957 Před 3 lety +539

      @@ICE77077 I dont think you know how strong gorillas are big boy

    • @ryanh1013
      @ryanh1013 Před 3 lety +139

      @@ICE77077 Bold

    • @skeletor7144
      @skeletor7144 Před 3 lety +542

      make eye contact and suddenly you'll get a first hand look at your insides

  • @jakephillips4453
    @jakephillips4453 Před 5 měsíci +8

    "Dad can we check out the human? Pleeeeease Dad." That was amazing to see.

  • @mfilitti
    @mfilitti Před 10 měsíci +3

    I have watched this so many times. It never gets old. Amazing.

  • @Huitzinga
    @Huitzinga Před 3 lety +4150

    Farting right after leaving, they truly are like us humans.

    • @3PercentNeanderhal
      @3PercentNeanderhal Před 3 lety +113

      Nah they're vastly less aggressive than homo sapiens. Chimps on the other hand are our kissing cousins.

    • @bowmaster1243
      @bowmaster1243 Před 3 lety +8

      3% NEANDERTHAL fuckin hell r/woooooosh

    • @alenparker3056
      @alenparker3056 Před 3 lety +121

      @@bowmaster1243 I know he's a normie, but you're cringe as fuck.

    • @illypziz...6800
      @illypziz...6800 Před 3 lety +2

      You mean, before, right??
      If a silverback busts ass in the wild, and nobody is around to sense it with the earstrils &/or nostrils, it never happened...come at me
      #safety

    • @thelastmlg2699
      @thelastmlg2699 Před 3 lety +8

      @@bowmaster1243
      1. r/ihavereddit
      2. Look at his name and profile, you deserve a woooosh.

  • @kyleaca5122
    @kyleaca5122 Před 3 lety +2670

    Gorilla: “remember kids he’s just as scared of us as we are of him”

    • @filthycasual8187
      @filthycasual8187 Před 3 lety +119

      The gorillas didn't seem scared at all. If anything they seemed pretty chill.

    • @user-bi8um5kx8d
      @user-bi8um5kx8d Před 3 lety +136

      @@filthycasual8187 it's a sentence intended as comedy

    • @chagalabhatta5390
      @chagalabhatta5390 Před 3 lety

      How-to

    • @shogunguy
      @shogunguy Před 3 lety +1

      @@filthycasual8187 😐

    • @ryandickson2224
      @ryandickson2224 Před 3 lety +9

      @@filthycasual8187 cuz they know they could easily rip him apart if they wanted

  • @GudetamaSit
    @GudetamaSit Před 10 měsíci +10

    That's the sweetest guy. "I'm a gorilla!"
    He was holding in that huge smile.

  • @rahmanafridi5490
    @rahmanafridi5490 Před 7 měsíci +2

    When I was in NY. First time I saw the gorillas in Bronx Zoo. When ever I get a chance I go to the zoo & spent hours just to observe their Life style. But it's a greatest Experience you have Sir once in a life time. Nature so close. WAO. ❤

  • @GrumpyGrebo
    @GrumpyGrebo Před 4 lety +6663

    Silverback looks him up and down, farts and leaves. Classic.

  • @chrisgill1302
    @chrisgill1302 Před 3 lety +2784

    That must a strange combination of terrifying, exhilarating, and humbling.

  • @juliebradley6961
    @juliebradley6961 Před 9 měsíci

    That was incredible, thank you! ❤

  • @Jeff-tj4tx
    @Jeff-tj4tx Před 4 lety +4200

    I love how near the end the Silverback gives him a side glance like "bro do you even lift?" Then blows a fart in his face and leaves. That's a true boss.

    • @elemkay5104
      @elemkay5104 Před 4 lety +236

      I think that's more like 'Dude, you've been frozen stiff for a while now, are you actually going to do anything?'

    • @momlover6036
      @momlover6036 Před 4 lety +68

      Elemkay i feel like he stayed still for so long that if he moved he would kinda startle them a little. Idk im not a animal genius tho lol

    • @alonsaurio8928
      @alonsaurio8928 Před 4 lety +30

      2:57

    • @jaymule7342
      @jaymule7342 Před 4 lety +13

      Hilarious 😂

    • @Linguineo
      @Linguineo Před 4 lety +19

      2:43

  • @Wissle
    @Wissle Před 3 lety +33584

    That is both adorable and scary. Good thing daddy was so chill about all of this

    • @springbubble4931
      @springbubble4931 Před 3 lety +4678

      Gorillas in general are chill. Just don't provoke them and you'll be fine. Of course, it being like 5x your weight, caution/fear is still warranted. Its chimps that are psyhcos.

    • @SH-kg9lh
      @SH-kg9lh Před 3 lety +728

      @@springbubble4931 chimps lol 😂

    • @ssbswordsman9253
      @ssbswordsman9253 Před 3 lety +1642

      Bro they really are crazy they rip people apart

    • @Tomogeny
      @Tomogeny Před 3 lety +328

      what the hell is even that

    • @Legohaiden
      @Legohaiden Před 3 lety +2205

      yep Gorillas simply want to be left alone most of the time, but if for whatever reason they are Curious about you, the absolute best thing to do according to experts is to sit down, look at the ground and be VERY meek and still, dont yell or scream, dont run or jump... become the beta, and they will look at you like they did this guy and then move on. Silverbacks only feel challenged when you look them in the face or act threatening.... then they tear you in half.

  • @tinygrim
    @tinygrim Před 11 měsíci +3

    Diane Fosse. 😢❤ I love how she loved them so .
    They should be protected as if our lives depended on.

  • @Gill-Leeds
    @Gill-Leeds Před 11 měsíci +6

    Love how the dad gets up and they all go, as though dads saying come on you've seen enough home time, brilliant clip what a memory

  • @lluviadai96
    @lluviadai96 Před 2 lety +3508

    It's a tradition to revisit this clip every once in a while.

    • @sphinx8404
      @sphinx8404 Před 2 lety +25

      Serotonin restored

    • @jeanettecook1088
      @jeanettecook1088 Před 2 lety +11

      I revisit it too...I once had an encounter with a bear cub, and I was very quiet. The mother came and got it and ignored me. Precious encounters.

    • @jannetflores6743
      @jannetflores6743 Před 2 lety +1

      Wcfbjrtkrowhhuooloiuwkjkklrkyl🌄🐺🏡🏣🏣🏣🏣🏣🏣🏣🏣🏣🏣

    • @quill7889
      @quill7889 Před 2 lety +3

      @@jeanettecook1088 You didn't ask and it isn't the same but a porcupine, it was fookin giant, came up to me, sniffed my leg and then waddled off. Just thought I'd share but it was adorable lol

    • @jeanettecook1088
      @jeanettecook1088 Před 2 lety +3

      @@quill7889 yes porkies can be quite large. One came into my barn one day, injured, and I let it stay. I couldn't treat its injuries for obvious reasons... but it died a couple of days later. It ate about one half of a support beam while it was there...I fixed that. At least it had a quiet place for a little while. .
      I think encounters with wild animals are all interesting...

  • @rustyhowe3907
    @rustyhowe3907 Před rokem +4148

    Those gorilla kids behave so much better than most human kids I see at the mall.

  • @marylooby2635
    @marylooby2635 Před měsícem +1

    Years later this has to be just about the best thing on CZcams!🥰🥰🥰

  • @grouperkng1
    @grouperkng1 Před 10 měsíci +7

    That was absolutely amazing. Beautiful moment between humans and our counterparts.

  • @xa-1274
    @xa-1274 Před 3 lety +6646

    No ones saying how professionally this was handled by the man, he sat completely still for the entire time and when the head of the group stood in front of him he was hiding his eyes to avoid eye contact. A+

    • @AnimeFan9833
      @AnimeFan9833 Před 3 lety +117

      That's a silverback they're males and the head of their group

    • @xa-1274
      @xa-1274 Před 3 lety +239

      Bobby Digital not saying I’m an expert, just pointing out how he’s a quick thinker. You don’t have to be an expert to know this idiot

    • @xa-1274
      @xa-1274 Před 3 lety +31

      Zenon thanks for the correction

    • @targitausrithux2320
      @targitausrithux2320 Před 3 lety +37

      X Æ A -12
      Ok we know.... can you now please head back to Elon’s lab for recharge

    • @AbrahamLincoln4
      @AbrahamLincoln4 Před 3 lety +174

      @Targitaus Rithux
      All he's saying is that he is a just quick thinker, and knew what he has to do in the presence of a silverback.

  • @ChiliHorse27
    @ChiliHorse27 Před 2 lety +7937

    0:18 the dad pulls his son away from John like, “Don’t touch the weird animal, son. Get away from it.”

    • @MrCreepYT
      @MrCreepYT Před 2 lety +601

      i felt more like he was telling him to not bother him

    • @ChiliHorse27
      @ChiliHorse27 Před 2 lety +350

      @@MrCreepYT that’s an interesting viewpoint too, I didn’t think of that 😂 kids are always up in everyone’s business lol

    • @adpop750
      @adpop750 Před 2 lety +257

      I think the silverback is guiding the younger gorilla away from potential danger. He is ok with investigating the human from the back, but doesn't want the little one to be in front of him, were the human could potentially grab and bite him.

    • @Yessirski246
      @Yessirski246 Před 2 lety +46

      nah the dad was more like "leave him alone... this is a full fledged bitch"

    • @YourEx..
      @YourEx.. Před 2 lety +70

      He even gives the toddler a gentle push in the back after steering him away. Quality.

  • @ShallyShellsSheShells
    @ShallyShellsSheShells Před 2 měsíci

    Wow, what a brave soul you are!!! Such an incredible experience you just had. Thank you for sharing.

  • @ryanenglish9131
    @ryanenglish9131 Před 9 měsíci +2

    The silverback was literally more worried about his child straying away than anything else. What an amazing experience.

  • @javalavadingdong
    @javalavadingdong Před 4 lety +5367

    Those were probably the longest 2 mins of that guys life haha

  • @sampsqwantch4612
    @sampsqwantch4612 Před 9 měsíci

    that was nice to see how happy the guy was. that was a really special moment

  • @dashalovesmusic
    @dashalovesmusic Před 5 měsíci +1

    I see this video every now and then to be in a good mood. The smile of this man at the end says it all. I wanna be his friend and John's as well ❤❤❤❤

  • @MultiDane007
    @MultiDane007 Před 3 lety +5621

    Love the way how the dad was making them behave, making them sit, when they got too intrusive, he'd pull them back, the little snort he gave to the kids was like, "Settle down". It was a great family moment!

  • @annereilley4892
    @annereilley4892 Před 3 lety +3983

    Last page of his diary: "Now that I've gained their trust, I will test their sense of humor with a joy buzzer."

  • @korkscrew4156
    @korkscrew4156 Před 2 měsíci +1

    The perfect video to show that gorillas really aren't that scary as long as you know the proper way to behave and treat Silverbacks with respect. Loved this💙

  • @maryjones1
    @maryjones1 Před měsícem +1

    That must of been the experience of a lifetime! Absolutely fantastic, and trekking to see the gorillas is a dream of mine. ❤

  • @matissealdredge5376
    @matissealdredge5376 Před 3 lety +3502

    so nobody is gonna talk about how built this dudes calf muscles are

    • @larabarbatowolf803
      @larabarbatowolf803 Před 3 lety +86

      omg true lmao

    • @abshirahmed99
      @abshirahmed99 Před 3 lety +304

      Because he looks like a man who have tranined and hiked for many years.
      Quiet normal here in Denmark,
      We takes bikes as Much as we drive our cars

    • @Alphae21
      @Alphae21 Před 3 lety +95

      @@abshirahmed99 ok

    • @leGalliot
      @leGalliot Před 3 lety +107

      Ummm, no. There's a group of wild gorillas showing highly intelligent social behaviour. Who tf is interested in some old dude legs?!

    • @Alphae21
      @Alphae21 Před 3 lety

      @@leGalliot callumcreasin

  • @LadyCoyKoi
    @LadyCoyKoi Před 2 lety +7227

    That mans' face says it all... He is living his childhood dream. You can tell he loved Gorillas as a kid and still does by how chill and knowledgeable he is with their behavior. He knows not to show teeth, not to stare, make yourself appear as small and harmless as possible. He is doing all of the right things around gorillas. Unlike chimps, Gorillas are very calm and respectful if you follow the rules of acting like a capybara, just chill.

    • @chicken4090
      @chicken4090 Před 2 lety +248

      His teeth were showing literally the entire time

    • @utubedestroysmytime
      @utubedestroysmytime Před 2 lety +157

      Babies and ladies are okay he probably just meant the silver back who is always on the alpha fight.

    • @tropicaldimitri7374
      @tropicaldimitri7374 Před 2 lety +383

      @@chicken4090 He did not show them to the alpha father.

    • @taehyungoppa7208
      @taehyungoppa7208 Před 2 lety +7

      Exactly!

    • @breakingames7772
      @breakingames7772 Před 2 lety +361

      2:45 silverback farts into guys face as it leaves

  • @tanis1111
    @tanis1111 Před 11 měsíci

    What a fantastic video!!! SOOOOO cool!! John had the experience of a lifetime imho!! Just beautiful!!!

  • @wernerheuser634
    @wernerheuser634 Před 9 měsíci +1

    this touches are for honour,total trust,natures love,you are blessed ,and your face showed that you deserve it

  • @eddiewinehosen6665
    @eddiewinehosen6665 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The guy went out to film and got an experience way better then any footage he ever could've dreamed of!

  • @AutisticAl
    @AutisticAl Před 2 lety +4409

    Why do I get the impression John is doing exactly what you should do in this situation and the cameraman literally wants to film his mate's death?

    • @averageanimefan519
      @averageanimefan519 Před 2 lety +758

      John's a smart man. He followed the four basic rules to not provoke a gorilla. Don't make eye contact, don't flash them your teeth, don't make yourself look bigger and don't start pounding your chest like an idiot.

    • @AutisticAl
      @AutisticAl Před 2 lety +289

      @@averageanimefan519 Yup, spot on! Of he did ANY of these things, it would have turned into a liveleak upload and not a CZcams upload 😅

    • @vcsa681
      @vcsa681 Před 2 lety +80

      @@averageanimefan519 doing the last one for me is the same thing that trying to bite a sleeping bear or ride a cassowary

    • @averageanimefan519
      @averageanimefan519 Před 2 lety +118

      @@vcsa681 I've seen a man poke a sleeping Panda Bear and was attacked. Then I saw a man thumping on his chest at a bison who almost trampled him. Human stupidity is something else.

    • @vcsa681
      @vcsa681 Před 2 lety +83

      @@averageanimefan519 Pandas are...not very good at doing a lot of things,they need help to have sex,but they still bears,they will attack you if you piss them off

  • @paulinemegson8519
    @paulinemegson8519 Před rokem +4867

    I loved the way the silverback just gently restrained the youngster that was too close to the human like “ok, but don’t touch it, you don’t know where it’s been”, and the respectful way the human behaved.

  • @evelynmcintosh3545
    @evelynmcintosh3545 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Men like this😢❤❤ this is what being a strong man means to me. Compassion, empathy, excitement and respect for life. Beautiful 😊

  • @millicenthamilton-kakowski8275

    Amazing. Thank you for sharing this. These are such majestic animals--who showed strength and gentleness.

  • @ThePandaBrawler
    @ThePandaBrawler Před 3 lety +1198

    0:16
    "Don't touch the human. You don't know where it's been."

    • @IkramHalimon
      @IkramHalimon Před 3 lety +1

      Noice

    • @KevinGost99
      @KevinGost99 Před 3 lety +30

      @Citizen Khan wait, you're labeling native americans as chimps.

    •  Před 3 lety +6

      It may have Covid-19!!

    • @nito2032
      @nito2032 Před 3 lety +7

      @@KevinGost99 oof

    • @fevreject6319
      @fevreject6319 Před 3 lety +3

      Desert Dragon 1 why would you even assume that’s what he meant
      2 these are not chimps

  • @bannanasteel7231
    @bannanasteel7231 Před 2 lety +3609

    Some people don’t realize how close he is to like dying if he makes a wrong move...

    • @wiredgamez9929
      @wiredgamez9929 Před 2 lety +184

      Mannn. That's EVERDAY life 😑

    • @alextrabal6500
      @alextrabal6500 Před 2 lety +14

      You are sure about that?

    • @bannanasteel7231
      @bannanasteel7231 Před 2 lety +527

      @@alextrabal6500 yeah gorillas are UBER protective over their children and if he acts up that adult will go ham

    • @alextrabal6500
      @alextrabal6500 Před 2 lety +52

      @@bannanasteel7231 what if he grabbed a leaf and handed it over to the dad? You think he would still have an arm?

    • @krzysztof4607
      @krzysztof4607 Před 2 lety +294

      Actually gorillas are very friendly, he wouldn't attack him if he gave him a one look. It's pretty simple that you don't harass his kids or stare in his eyes if you wanna them to be nice.

  • @csotte7
    @csotte7 Před 8 měsíci +1

    yo that dude looks so happy like hes been waiting for a moment like this to happen

  • @DTylerFultzVA
    @DTylerFultzVA Před 6 měsíci +3

    If I was in that situation, I would be equal parts amazed and terrified.
    Gorillas are fascinating animals and are much gentler and more human than we used to believe.
    But at the same time, they are big and strong, and so I'd do all that I could to not upset them.

  • @robertsutton1295
    @robertsutton1295 Před rokem +4846

    What struck me is the almost identical behavior of a human family on vacation, stopping to check out a road-side attraction. Dad's kind of chill, kids are checking it out, Mom's off using the Ladies, but comes over later to see for herself. After a while Dad, says, "Okay, that's enough, get back in the car, we got to be going."

    • @XMysticHerox
      @XMysticHerox Před rokem +162

      Just so you know the modern nuclear family is *very* far removed from natural human family structures. Humans used to live in very large family units and raised kids collectively even as recently as the victorian ages in villages.

    • @scoopidywhoop7484
      @scoopidywhoop7484 Před rokem +68

      @@XMysticHerox Cool beans bro

    • @Endl3ssN1tem4res
      @Endl3ssN1tem4res Před rokem +17

      @@XMysticHeroxthe more you know 🌈

    • @sylviay.5863
      @sylviay.5863 Před rokem +1

      😂

    • @null_nihility
      @null_nihility Před rokem

      @@XMysticHerox no one asked libtard

  • @andeluuledna
    @andeluuledna Před 3 lety +1906

    “Alright kiddos, we gotta go, the zoo is about to be closed”
    “Okaaayy.. :/“

  • @TheBleuakuma
    @TheBleuakuma Před 9 měsíci

    Best footage ever. 👍🏾👍🏾For him and getting the shot 📸

  • @justconcentrate9843
    @justconcentrate9843 Před 10 měsíci +1

    What a good father that Silverback is! Very gentle and respectful

  • @DownWithBureaucracy
    @DownWithBureaucracy Před 3 lety +1704

    Gorillas out there like "he's ugly and weird but he's clearly one of us"

  • @KajiCarson
    @KajiCarson Před rokem +10170

    As other comments've pointed out, this guy did everything right! Chilled out; head down; showed respect. Had he petted, looked around too much, snapped flash pictures, laughed and pointed, it would probably have gone very badly indeed. Instead he has his life intact and the memory of a lifetime. Respect nature!

    • @BioTheHuman
      @BioTheHuman Před rokem +157

      But since they saw him as no threat, couldn't he interact more with them? Or it was risky?

    • @KajiCarson
      @KajiCarson Před rokem +807

      @@BioTheHuman As you indicate, they only saw him as no threat because he did as little as possible. ;)

    • @mariomm9080
      @mariomm9080 Před rokem +1

      he was being a pussy, the mother would tolerate him playing with the cubs

    • @TheFunnyGuy9000
      @TheFunnyGuy9000 Před rokem +76

      He didn’t move too much either

    • @BUTTERVISION
      @BUTTERVISION Před rokem +208

      I'd say he could have shown less teeth. That's just to say it wasn't perfect in my eyes but it'd be very hard not to smile at such a thing

  • @margaretwentz4568
    @margaretwentz4568 Před 5 měsíci +3

    That was fantastic to watch, I can only imagine how awesome it must have been to have them interact with you.

  • @capitanjadoc
    @capitanjadoc Před 9 měsíci

    Magical, superb, extraordinary, wonderful, marvelous...!

  • @iceseic
    @iceseic Před 3 lety +1036

    "Dad, can i play with this human thing?"
    *Glances*
    "He filming horizontally. He's innocent, be gentle"

    • @purrformance
      @purrformance Před 3 lety

      Wut

    • @UndertakerU2ber
      @UndertakerU2ber Před 3 lety +21

      @Purrformance
      A lot of people complain when videos are filmed vertically on smartphones. It’s much more convenient for viewers for videos to be filmed while the phone is held sideways so that the video fills up the entire screen. That’s what the OP was referencing.

    • @ChristianRyanVlogs
      @ChristianRyanVlogs Před 3 lety +1

      @@UndertakerU2ber I think CZcams has changed that setting for some phones now. I've watched videos filmed vertically that fill up the entire screen when I enter "fullscreen" and scale down if I turn my phone to landscape mode.

    • @patrickv4062
      @patrickv4062 Před 3 lety +1

      I love that silver chariot profile pic

    • @mrd2342
      @mrd2342 Před 2 lety

      Gorilla wife: lemme play with his worm
      Gorilla dad: bitch

  • @ricardoludwig4787
    @ricardoludwig4787 Před 2 lety +4145

    This is just that incredible mix of magical and absolutely terrifying

    • @Frip36
      @Frip36 Před 2 lety +11

      Like Van Halen 1

    • @Madness801
      @Madness801 Před 2 lety +93

      @@ninarainbow they weren't disturbing them....did u not see how chill the silverback was? If they were disturbing them he'd have rocked that man

    • @shawnkennedy4907
      @shawnkennedy4907 Před 2 lety +28

      Imagine if he accidentally took a quick look at the gorilla's eyes

    • @Thalaranthey
      @Thalaranthey Před 2 lety +37

      @@ninarainbow XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD the hypocrisy almost overshadows what a gem of a dum you are. thank you for existing so i can boost my ego

    • @undeadch1cken523
      @undeadch1cken523 Před 2 lety +11

      I would be shitting myself, like any second one of them could just bash you for no reason

  • @flee4urlives
    @flee4urlives Před 6 měsíci

    11 years later.. still watch this now and then, still incredible.

  • @tracy9792
    @tracy9792 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Isn't that beautiful to watch, the bloke doesn't have to say a word, his face said it all, dad trusted the bloke to allow the babies to observe the bloke. A amazing experience to be part of. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @chardechada8886
    @chardechada8886 Před 3 lety +2048

    The silver back must be like: *Hey cameraguy, make sure you are recording my kids playing with this dude*

  • @Electronic424
    @Electronic424 Před 4 lety +2559

    Plot twist: the camera guy is in a gorilla suit

  • @thetooginator153
    @thetooginator153 Před 9 měsíci +7

    My guess is that the silverback has seen many humans and all of the humans have been harmless. It’s easy to forget that the silverback is letting his family interact with TWO humans. The little nudge dad gave his toddler was probably just to say “It’s OK, but stay behind him”.
    The silverback clearly didn’t consider the humans as rivals, and he was OK with his family greeting the human with some friendly grooming.

  • @madddsss6326
    @madddsss6326 Před 3 měsíci

    “I’m a gorilla” that was heart wrenching and wonderful!

  • @chaoticmind4886
    @chaoticmind4886 Před 3 lety +1938

    "I don't think they're gonna be that interested in you."
    Gorilla: *farts*

  • @chrisest6715
    @chrisest6715 Před 4 lety +1560

    That uncomfortable feeling when a married woman is flirting with you in front of her husband and kids