Aspinall Foundation works to bring gorillas in captivity back to their natural environment. The Foundation is managed by Damian Aspinall, who in the past 10 years has seen hundreds of gorillas returned to the wild. Throughout this time, one gorilla came to have a special place in his heart: Kwibi. Damian took care of Kwibi until he was 5-years-old, when he was released back … [Read more...] about Everyone Warned Him About The Gorilla He Raised. When They Meet 5 Years Later, I Can’t Hold Back The Tears
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These Three Silverback Gorilla Brothers Guard a Group of 22 Female Gorillas
Silverback mountain gorillas are formidable beasts. A band of females and youngsters is usually led by one adult male. Males who are not accompanied by a flock of females move alone or in small groups. Multiple adult men in these family bands are unusual; nonetheless, one group in Rwanda is a beautiful example of brotherly love. The dominating male Musilikale leads the family … [Read more...] about These Three Silverback Gorilla Brothers Guard a Group of 22 Female Gorillas
Zoo Gorilla Shares The Sweetest Moment With A Tiny Visitor In His Enclosure
"Aww, they're friends!" Recently, during a leisurely stroll through the gorilla enclosure at the Detroit Zoo, visitor Alex Phillips stumbled upon an unexpected sight that warmed his heart. What he witnessed was a heartwarming display of an unlikely friendship. Peering into the gorilla enclosure, Phillips spotted a curious sight—a wild groundhog had ventured into the … [Read more...] about Zoo Gorilla Shares The Sweetest Moment With A Tiny Visitor In His Enclosure
Orphaned Baby Gorilla Cuddles Up To Its Caregiver Upon Their Rescue
After being rescued in Cameroon, an orphaned baby gorilla cuddled up to his caregiver in this sweet moment. The gorilla, named Bobga, has been transferred to the Limbe Wildlife Centre, where he is being adored and cared for by nursery workers. And these photos show Bobga clearly bonding with them, as he is seen getting into the lap of caregiver Alvin Muma. Laura … [Read more...] about Orphaned Baby Gorilla Cuddles Up To Its Caregiver Upon Their Rescue
Robin Williams Helped Koko The Gorilla Laugh For The First Time in 6 Months, Following The Loss of Her Childhood Buddy
Koko allegedly signed "tear" after she learned of Robin Williams' death in 2014. His performance made us chuckle, and we fell in love with his sense of humor. Robin Williams had achieved fame as an actor, but it was his humility that was most respected. Everyone in his presence felt it, and when he first saw Koko, the gorilla, he saw that it was true even for … [Read more...] about Robin Williams Helped Koko The Gorilla Laugh For The First Time in 6 Months, Following The Loss of Her Childhood Buddy