makongo is the greatest gift tamidol could have left behind for her family. he will be the apple of their eye forever, and bring so much needed joy and wildness to the troop when he gets older. rest in peace sweet tamidol, to this day i cant believe you are gone. far too soon. one of the best gorilla mothers ive ever seen.
Makongo's pose when he is being fed looks divine❤❤❤I am so sorry my beautiful gorilla family😢I now every member miss our beautiful and sweet Tamidol. ❤❤❤❤
Makongo is great👍! He loves drinking milk👏, and when he does, his little bottom wiggles back and forth😘👶🦍, like he's dancing to the music in a pub.🤣🤣♥️ 🌈♥️🦍🌈Tamidol in gorilla heaven would be happy to see her baby son growing up so healthy.🌹
Thank you very much for your support and encouragement for the channel! I'm also very happy to witness and document Makongo's growth and the lives of the family members with everyone. I will continue to work hard to share more stories about this family so that we can all accompany Makongo as he grows up. I hope that in the future, more new members will help this family become an even more vibrant troop.♥️♥️👶🦍🙌🙌😍🌹
Never fails to impress me just how smart these guys are Dalila stands aside while the baby is being fed and doesn't really get in the way, she knows exactly what's going on here You couldn't really do this with the rest of the group inside as they would not let any human nowhere near that baby It's sad knowing that Dalila won't be around for much longer since she's already in her 50s and baby Makongo will lose another mom during his youth At that point he will likely be fully able to fend for himself but it's sad nonetheless
It is known that female gorillas in the zoo can live up to 67 years and are still alive👍. I have hope that Dalila💪 will accompany Makongo as he grows into a handsome silverback. Under Dalila's care, Makongo is growing up healthy👏, and as you said, she knows what to do, helping the baby drink milk and taking care of him.😘👶🥰👸🦍💪💪
I know gorilla's cannot really smile due to their facial muscle configuration, but they do look sad today. I'm sure that they remember Tamidol and they know she's passed away. They must still miss her, she was an important part of the family, with many different roles. Wishing this family nothing but peace in the future. They will move on when they're ready. 💖💖🦍
As you said, Tamidol was a very important part of the family, connecting the silverback to the emotional ties of the family members. Lomako used to be able to get close and watch his baby, but now he can only see his son from afar, either through the frame or from another corner of the room.
@@AllThingsGorilla She will let him get closer, her style of parenting in the past was fairly relaxed. That style was echoed by Gysai with Tayari, and then by Tayari herself, also Kisiwa with Chama. So I'm wondering if her change has to do with her age. She's a wise lady and may fully understand her limited abilities physically regarding the protection of Makongo. She can rely on Nala for help, which must be a relief, but Lomako was so very distressed and agitated after Tamidol's passing. I don't think Dalila trusts him just yet, she will if he can remain calm, which he is and he can see that Makongo is being cared for well. If that was a bit rambling sorry. 💐
@@neptunes3279Dalila had her last baby in 2013, Ayo. I just saw some videos yesterday. She was a diligent mom, not bothered by much but she had more mobility then. I am so impressed by her dedication to Makongo! I wonder if she knew that she was the only woman in the troop with the necessary skills? Or maybe she hung back to see if Nala or Zola wanted to be the surrogate for Makongo? So many questions about what gorillas know.
Thank you for sharing this bittersweet footage! 🥲 When was the little mangabey born? Do they have names? (Sometimes I feel it's not fair that we only regard these little rascals as enrichment elements in the gorillas' enclosure.....they're all wonderful individuals.)
As you mentioned, these mangabeys are indeed used as enrichment elements in the gorillas' enclosure. While they can be a bit mischievous at times, they are also beautiful creatures. I’m not sure of their names yet, but I’ll work on gathering more information about them when I get the chance.
Makongo is now 6 months old. Every time I see him finish his bottle in one go. I wonder if he doesn't need a bigger bottle now, or maybe 1½ bottle? Just a question, I'm not an expert.
He's also eating some solid food now. They probably weigh him at least once a week. Maybe they also have the option of giving him an additional bottle if needed.
@@patriciamorgan8359 hello there namesake, thanks for your reply. I happened to see a video this morning of him not rushing his bottlefeeding. The caregiver really had to attempt him, he was more interested in the fruit Dalila ate! 🍎🍅😁
@@renewashington791 thanks for your reply, I'm now convinced that the caregivers are doing their best for his well-being. Of course with the help of Dalila and his family, under the watchful eye of the silverback!
How is this group of gorilla's related?? I'm confused as to who is a blood relative to who. If you could explain this I would appreciate it. I just started watching when you posted last vid of Tamidol before her passing. Tamidol seemed to be such a loving gentle mother and I'm sure this family still misses her greatly. She seemed to be a loving & caring member of the family. I'm sure her children & mate miss her terribly. May Tamidol rest in peace. 😢💔 I'm glad to see the zookeepers are feeding Dalila special meals. She needs it since she's raising Makongo. Lomako truly looks lost since Tamidol passed he just seems so sad.
Mosi, Nala, and Zola are all descendants of the late silverback Makula, while Loango is Makula's brother. Makongo is Lomako's son. In this troop, besides Makongo, no one is related to Lomako by blood. As you mentioned, Lomako is very sad; ever since Tamidol passed away, he hasn't been able to get close to his baby son. When Tamidol was alive, she would hold the baby close and lie beside Lomako, allowing him to see his son up close.
@@AllThingsGorilla Thank you for explaining. I agree Lomako loves his son and only wants to be close to him and I'm sure with Tamidols loss he misses him even more. My heart breaks for him his sadness is quite easy to see. I pray he'll soon be able to be close to his son again and help heal his broken heart. Can you tell me who was blood to Tamidol besides Makongo please. I thank you so much for these vids & for answering my questions. I truly appreciate all you do. Your vids are amazing.😁❤
@doriswashington9708 Nala is a descendant of Tamidol and Makula. I’m glad you like my channel! If you have any questions or things you don’t understand, feel free to ask, and I’ll do my best to provide you with more information.
If they hadn't cut Loango He would of been a great Silver back. I wish they wouldn't do that. That is not Protecting or Populating this endangered species. If they are going to do that they need to just rehabilitate them to be back in the wild or do a bachelors group. This is so sad.
I agree with you; castration is very cruel. They could have formed a bachelor troop to accommodate these adult male gorillas. However, the castration decision was made by the EAZA, so the zoo is just following orders.
There are very good reasons as to why this is (very occasionally) done. I don’t know the actual reason but I can almost guarantee you that he wasn’t neutered just for the sake of doing it. Gorillas, for the most part, do not mate with family members. It’s possible (speculation here!) that he may have been trying to mate with female family members. It’s also possible he had genetic issues and with the stringent breeding programs around the world, they can’t risk him passing those genes on. It’s highly probable that there was no Batchelor group that he could have been moved to (they would have looked into this!) so a decision had to be made based on the things I mentioned. Also, for medical reasons. How do we know he didn’t have some sort of medical issue that required this? Unlikely but we just don’t know. People just want to think this was done purely to be cruel which is absurd. Reach out to the zoo and direct your question to whoever is in charge of the gorillas. I’m sure they’ll be more than happy to quash any rumours and assumptions and explain why.
@@hoptoit5910 They castrate them early.... long before they reach the age of potential mating. I have read that this vile measure is allegedly done for controlling their behavior rather than for genetic control. I believe I read that Maka in the U.S. was given a simple vasectomy treatment rather than a full blown castration; and he still maintains his full silverback status. If all they were concerned about was controlling birth outcomes, they could have done something like that; at least they would look healthier than they look and still be able to develop into silverbacks.
@@hoptoit5910They are doing it to many actually because for a few years they had alot of male babies and no use for so many silverbacks. To deny a magnificent animal the right to grow into its birthright is nothing short of disgusting.
Loango and Mosi are adult male gorillas that were castrated, and due to the hormonal effects, they haven't developed the impressive muscles typical of a silverback. However, the castration decision was made by the EAZA, so the zoo is just following orders. The decision was made to allow surplus males to remain in their family groups without becoming aggressive toward the silverback.
Tamidol passed away on August 12th of this year due to illness, and at that time, the baby was only 4 months old. The oldest female gorilla in the troop, Dalila, stepped up and took on the responsibility of caring for and raising the baby.
@renewashington791 Since giving birth in April, Tamidol had been suffering from illness. Despite close monitoring, her condition worsened, leaving her lethargic. This forced her caregivers to make the difficult decision to euthanize her. Her scans revealed multiple cystic abscesses in her liver, adhesions in her stomach, and a similar large abscess in her brain. I hope my answer clarifies your doubts🤝🤝♥️🦍
@@renewashington791no worries, and I sure hope no one is unkind to you because you can clearly tell your heart is in the right place. I believe there are also a language barriers. I’ve noticed in the way some from “the west” communicate, interpret, and express things. I’ve even noticed on other channels when the RUclipsr goes as far to have an English translation, some of what is being said, definitely is confusing. I’ve seen something simple as in saying he for a male or she for a female is a challenge. I wish everyone would take into consideration how easily it is to misinterpret text, emails or comments and just be kind to one another. By sharing peace and love, we’d all be in a better place but unfortunately the internet has always made keyboard cowards brave and they found the perfect place to bully others. With love and enjoy your gorilla watching.
@renewashington791 Don’t worry, my friend. I completely 💯 understand your sadness and confusion about Tamidol’s passing. To be honest, when I first heard the news, I felt the same shock and grief as you. Every time I watch the footage I shot of Tamidol in July, I still can’t help but cry. I understand this sadness. So, there’s no need to feel sorry-we share a deep love for gorillas, and that love connects and comforts us all♥️🫂
No need to worry, Makongo won’t be castrated. Over ten years ago, Dalila’s last baby, Ayo, wasn’t castrated either-he was just sent to a bachelor troop. Yes, Makongo is already quite big for his six months, and he’s sure to grow into a handsome silverback, as strong as his father Lomako 💪.
Nala's father was the late silverback Makula. Since Nala and Lomako are not related, there wouldn’t be any genetic concerns if they mated. Allowing Lomako to mate with Nala could strengthen his bond with the troop and create a stronger connection between him and the other members
@shawna6683 I think so too🤝🤝. Nala looks a lot like Tamidol; she’s a sweet girl😍. Personally, I hope Nala can become Lomako’s mate. This would help strengthen Lomako’s connection with the troop and allow him to truly become the leader of the group♥️🦍.
I know the staff had to euthanize Tamidol. But what I would like to know is, if they have left her body into the enclosure for a while. This, to make the gorilla’s realize that Tamidol really had passed away. Because if the staff wouldn’t have done that, the gorilla’s would become worried sick about Tamidol’s whereabouts. Does anyone of you know which procedure the staff has followed at that point in time? Thanks in advance for answering, and greetings from The Netherlands!
@@renewashington791I think the channel has said that the zoo did leave the troop with Tamidol after her death so they could understand what happened and grieve for her. The AllThingsGorilla channel has been really transparent and informative to us ❤
@maartenvandijken822 Thank you for your question. According to Zoo's statement, after Tamidol passed away, some family members were allowed to enter her room and spend some time with her body to help them understand what had happened. However, her daughter Nala was reluctant to leave for a long time. Nala loved her mother, Tamidol, very much, and she also adored baby Makongo, which we can see from their daily interactions. I hope my answer clarifies your doubts.🤝🤝♥️🦍
To the first viewer that replied to this comment thread The channel owner has posted a statement on this question previously so your implication that it wasn’t addressed is dead wrong. Negative scenarios and conspiracy theories are YOUR bag and the proof is in the numerous negative comments on the Zoo/keepers that you have posted since the death of Tamidol.
They are remembering Tamidol🌈♥️🦍 In the past, Tamidol liked to sit in that spot outside with the baby, and now Dalila is holding the baby in the same spot♥️
The two very skinny male gorillas you see are that way because they were neutered, which affects their hormones, so they don't have the impressive muscles. The decision was made so that surplus males can remain in their family groups without being aggressive to the silverback. The castration decision was made by the EAZA so the zoo is following orders.
@@AllThingsGorillasempre que penso nesse gorilas castrados me dar uma raiva dos seres humanos , eles decidem pegar e criar para a desculpa de ' produção da espécie ' e oque eles fizeram CASTRARAM se não teria espaço suficiente para a família poderia ir atrás de outros recursos, fazer alianças com países para eles não ter que passar por isso é HORRÍVEL. Lomako parece que está sentindo nala entra no cio isso sim é perigoso .
@karolineharuno7733 As for Nala and Lomako, since they don’t share a bloodline, it’s true that mating between them wouldn’t raise genetic concerns. If Lomako were allowed to mate with Nala, it might strengthen his bond with the troop and create a closer connection between the silverback and the group.
What is the location of these gorillas!? It’s beautiful! I wish that the Kyoto gorillas could also live in a natural environment. Although they are loved and well cared for, their environment is sad, to say the least. They deserve better. I imagine the zoo is benefiting financially from all of their adoring fans ~ live and through the Internet! 🙄🥲
They live in Gaia Zoo, in the city of Kerkrade, Netherlands. Every zoo has its own design, and it would certainly be great if more greenery and plants could be added to enrich the lives of the gorillas within their enclosures. As long as each zoo can care for these beautiful creatures with love, that would make for the best enclosure.♥️♥️🦍🙌
@@AllThingsGorilla The Kyoto Zoo gorillas are cared for with a great deal of love by staff who keep them wonderfully healthy, but they deserve a larger, greener environment. I don’t understand, with all the attention they receive ($$$)why their environment can’t be improved. They are loved by an international audience (including me)! They are too intelligent to live a small life. Just my opinion. I do believe that their caretakers love them (and vice versa)/and go out of their way in taking care of them. They are healthy and absolutely beautiful! I wish I could provide funds! I’m on social security! Maybe I’ll buy some lottery tickets. In the meantime, they love each other and have grown in that love as a family! It is a joy to watch them every day! ❤️🦍❤️
makongo is the greatest gift tamidol could have left behind for her family. he will be the apple of their eye forever, and bring so much needed joy and wildness to the troop when he gets older. rest in peace sweet tamidol, to this day i cant believe you are gone. far too soon. one of the best gorilla mothers ive ever seen.
Makongo's pose when he is being fed looks divine❤❤❤I am so sorry my beautiful gorilla family😢I now every member miss our beautiful and sweet Tamidol. ❤❤❤❤
Makongo is great👍! He loves drinking milk👏, and when he does, his little bottom wiggles back and forth😘👶🦍, like he's dancing to the music in a pub.🤣🤣♥️
🌈♥️🦍🌈Tamidol in gorilla heaven would be happy to see her baby son growing up so healthy.🌹
Nice to see baby Makongo drinking all of his bottle. ❤❤ The whole troop misses Tamidol. I do too. 😢❤❤
It feels exactly the same-everyone in the troop misses Tamidol, and so do we.🥹🌈♥️🦍
@@AllThingsGorilla Love this family 🥰. Thanks!😊
@@AllThingsGorilla Thank you 🙏🏽 for sharing video.
Dalila is love 😊
Dalila raises baby Makongo with patience and motherly love. She truly is a queen 👸🦍♥️🙌🙌
Lomako is checking out Nala ❤ I love your videos AllThingsGorilla. Long with information about the gorillas’ behavior.
Thank you very much for your support and encouragement for the channel! I'm also very happy to witness and document Makongo's growth and the lives of the family members with everyone. I will continue to work hard to share more stories about this family so that we can all accompany Makongo as he grows up. I hope that in the future, more new members will help this family become an even more vibrant troop.♥️♥️👶🦍🙌🙌😍🌹
Thank you! 🙂
😍😍♥️🦍
Dahlia says you gets the milks and I get the treats❣️🍿👀
🤣🤣🤣👍♥️👸🦍🤝🤝
Makongo is a cute ball of gorilla baby fur. So very sweet!! 🦍🙏
When he drinks milk, his little bottom wiggles from side to side-it's so cute! It’s almost like he’s swaying to the music in a pub 🎵😍😍!
Never fails to impress me just how smart these guys are
Dalila stands aside while the baby is being fed and doesn't really get in the way, she knows exactly what's going on here
You couldn't really do this with the rest of the group inside as they would not let any human nowhere near that baby
It's sad knowing that Dalila won't be around for much longer since she's already in her 50s and baby Makongo will lose another mom during his youth
At that point he will likely be fully able to fend for himself but it's sad nonetheless
It is known that female gorillas in the zoo can live up to 67 years and are still alive👍. I have hope that Dalila💪 will accompany Makongo as he grows into a handsome silverback. Under Dalila's care, Makongo is growing up healthy👏, and as you said, she knows what to do, helping the baby drink milk and taking care of him.😘👶🥰👸🦍💪💪
@eddiemaide-the oldest female gorilla lives in Germany and is 67 yrs old!!!!I always have positive thoughts.Happy Gorilla Watching to you always!😉💕🦍💕
@eddiemaide-her name is Fatou!!!
@lynngold1865 Fatou is an amazing female gorilla💪♥️🦍, which is why Dalila still very young🥰😘👸🦍👏👏.
Why does Dalila have such a big head and Loango is so thin with long arms? Is he and Dalila from a different kind of Gorillas?
I know gorilla's cannot really smile due to their facial muscle configuration, but they do look sad today. I'm sure that they remember Tamidol and they know she's passed away. They must still miss her, she was an important part of the family, with many different roles. Wishing this family nothing but peace in the future. They will move on when they're ready. 💖💖🦍
As you said, Tamidol was a very important part of the family, connecting the silverback to the emotional ties of the family members. Lomako used to be able to get close and watch his baby, but now he can only see his son from afar, either through the frame or from another corner of the room.
@@AllThingsGorilla She will let him get closer, her style of parenting in the past was fairly relaxed. That style was echoed by Gysai with Tayari, and then by Tayari herself, also Kisiwa with Chama. So I'm wondering if her change has to do with her age. She's a wise lady and may fully understand her limited abilities physically regarding the protection of Makongo. She can rely on Nala for help, which must be a relief, but Lomako was so very distressed and agitated after Tamidol's passing. I don't think Dalila trusts him just yet, she will if he can remain calm, which he is and he can see that Makongo is being cared for well. If that was a bit rambling sorry. 💐
@@neptunes3279Dalila had her last baby in 2013, Ayo. I just saw some videos yesterday. She was a diligent mom, not bothered by much but she had more mobility then. I am so impressed by her dedication to Makongo! I wonder if she knew that she was the only woman in the troop with the necessary skills? Or maybe she hung back to see if Nala or Zola wanted to be the surrogate for Makongo? So many questions about what gorillas know.
How sad ...!!!!!
♥️🦍Tamidol🌈🙏🙏🙏
Thanks!
Thank you 😍♥️🦍
Thank you for sharing this bittersweet footage! 🥲 When was the little mangabey born? Do they have names? (Sometimes I feel it's not fair that we only regard these little rascals as enrichment elements in the gorillas' enclosure.....they're all wonderful individuals.)
As you mentioned, these mangabeys are indeed used as enrichment elements in the gorillas' enclosure. While they can be a bit mischievous at times, they are also beautiful creatures. I’m not sure of their names yet, but I’ll work on gathering more information about them when I get the chance.
@@AllThingsGorilla 👍💚
Makongo is now 6 months old. Every time I see him finish his bottle in one go. I wonder if he doesn't need a bigger bottle now, or maybe 1½ bottle? Just a question, I'm not an expert.
He's also eating some solid food now. They probably weigh him at least once a week. Maybe they also have the option of giving him an additional bottle if needed.
@@patriciamorgan8359 hello there namesake, thanks for your reply. I happened to see a video this morning of him not rushing his bottlefeeding. The caregiver really had to attempt him, he was more interested in the fruit Dalila ate! 🍎🍅😁
@@renewashington791 thanks for your reply, I'm now convinced that the caregivers are doing their best for his well-being. Of course with the help of Dalila and his family, under the watchful eye of the silverback!
How is this group of gorilla's related?? I'm confused as to who is a blood relative to who. If you could explain this I would appreciate it. I just started watching when you posted last vid of Tamidol before her passing. Tamidol seemed to be such a loving gentle mother and I'm sure this family still misses her greatly. She seemed to be a loving & caring member of the family. I'm sure her children & mate miss her terribly. May Tamidol rest in peace. 😢💔 I'm glad to see the zookeepers are feeding Dalila special meals. She needs it since she's raising Makongo. Lomako truly looks lost since Tamidol passed he just seems so sad.
Mosi, Nala, and Zola are all descendants of the late silverback Makula, while Loango is Makula's brother. Makongo is Lomako's son. In this troop, besides Makongo, no one is related to Lomako by blood. As you mentioned, Lomako is very sad; ever since Tamidol passed away, he hasn't been able to get close to his baby son. When Tamidol was alive, she would hold the baby close and lie beside Lomako, allowing him to see his son up close.
@@AllThingsGorilla Thank you for explaining. I agree Lomako loves his son and only wants to be close to him and I'm sure with Tamidols loss he misses him even more. My heart breaks for him his sadness is quite easy to see. I pray he'll soon be able to be close to his son again and help heal his broken heart. Can you tell me who was blood to Tamidol besides Makongo please. I thank you so much for these vids & for answering my questions. I truly appreciate all you do. Your vids are amazing.😁❤
@doriswashington9708 Nala is a descendant of Tamidol and Makula.
I’m glad you like my channel! If you have any questions or things you don’t understand, feel free to ask, and I’ll do my best to provide you with more information.
@@AllThingsGorilla Thank you so much. 😁❤
If they hadn't cut Loango He would of been a great Silver back. I wish they wouldn't do that. That is not Protecting or Populating this endangered species. If they are going to do that they need to just rehabilitate them to be back in the wild or do a bachelors group. This is so sad.
Why was he cut?..it wasn't the Zoo???????
I agree with you; castration is very cruel. They could have formed a bachelor troop to accommodate these adult male gorillas. However, the castration decision was made by the EAZA, so the zoo is just following orders.
There are very good reasons as to why this is (very occasionally) done. I don’t know the actual reason but I can almost guarantee you that he wasn’t neutered just for the sake of doing it. Gorillas, for the most part, do not mate with family members. It’s possible (speculation here!) that he may have been trying to mate with female family members. It’s also possible he had genetic issues and with the stringent breeding programs around the world, they can’t risk him passing those genes on. It’s highly probable that there was no Batchelor group that he could have been moved to (they would have looked into this!) so a decision had to be made based on the things I mentioned. Also, for medical reasons. How do we know he didn’t have some sort of medical issue that required this? Unlikely but we just don’t know. People just want to think this was done purely to be cruel which is absurd.
Reach out to the zoo and direct your question to whoever is in charge of the gorillas. I’m sure they’ll be more than happy to quash any rumours and assumptions and explain why.
@@hoptoit5910 They castrate them early.... long before they reach the age of potential mating. I have read that this vile measure is allegedly done for controlling their behavior rather than for genetic control. I believe I read that Maka in the U.S. was given a simple vasectomy treatment rather than a full blown castration; and he still maintains his full silverback status. If all they were concerned about was controlling birth outcomes, they could have done something like that; at least they would look healthier than they look and still be able to develop into silverbacks.
@@hoptoit5910They are doing it to many actually because for a few years they had alot of male babies and no use for so many silverbacks. To deny a magnificent animal the right to grow into its birthright is nothing short of disgusting.
What kind of Gorilla is Loango? He looks very different from the Silverbacks, his arms are very long and slim.
Loango and Mosi are adult male gorillas that were castrated, and due to the hormonal effects, they haven't developed the impressive muscles typical of a silverback. However, the castration decision was made by the EAZA, so the zoo is just following orders. The decision was made to allow surplus males to remain in their family groups without becoming aggressive toward the silverback.
You can tell Loango would of been a big silverback. He is taller than Lomako ❤
Indeed, Loango has a large frame, but it's unfortunate that he will never be able to become a magnificent silverback.🥹🙏♥️🦍
@@AllThingsGorilla No love heart for me 😢💔 🤣 I'm kidding. Thank you 😊
I think the genetics are looked at too, when recommending castration for some of the males.
Rest in peace Tylenol!
♥️🦍Tamidol♥️🌈She's watching over baby Makongo from gorilla heaven, as well as the rest of the troop members.🌹♥️🦍
How did she dies? I just started watching the channel
Tamidol passed away on August 12th of this year due to illness, and at that time, the baby was only 4 months old. The oldest female gorilla in the troop, Dalila, stepped up and took on the responsibility of caring for and raising the baby.
Thank you!
@renewashington791 Since giving birth in April, Tamidol had been suffering from illness. Despite close monitoring, her condition worsened, leaving her lethargic. This forced her caregivers to make the difficult decision to euthanize her. Her scans revealed multiple cystic abscesses in her liver, adhesions in her stomach, and a similar large abscess in her brain.
I hope my answer clarifies your doubts🤝🤝♥️🦍
@@renewashington791no worries, and I sure hope no one is unkind to you because you can clearly tell your heart is in the right place. I believe there are also a language barriers. I’ve noticed in the way some from “the west” communicate, interpret, and express things. I’ve even noticed on other channels when the RUclipsr goes as far to have an English translation, some of what is being said, definitely is confusing. I’ve seen something simple as in saying he for a male or she for a female is a challenge. I wish everyone would take into consideration how easily it is to misinterpret text, emails or comments and just be kind to one another. By sharing peace and love, we’d all be in a better place but unfortunately the internet has always made keyboard cowards brave and they found the perfect place to bully others. With love and enjoy your gorilla watching.
@renewashington791 Don’t worry, my friend. I completely 💯 understand your sadness and confusion about Tamidol’s passing. To be honest, when I first heard the news, I felt the same shock and grief as you. Every time I watch the footage I shot of Tamidol in July, I still can’t help but cry. I understand this sadness. So, there’s no need to feel sorry-we share a deep love for gorillas, and that love connects and comforts us all♥️🫂
🥰🔥👍🙏❤️
Makongo is already a big boy for his age isn’t he? I mean he’s perfect he’s gonna be a huge silverback someday. If he doesn’t get castrated
No need to worry, Makongo won’t be castrated. Over ten years ago, Dalila’s last baby, Ayo, wasn’t castrated either-he was just sent to a bachelor troop. Yes, Makongo is already quite big for his six months, and he’s sure to grow into a handsome silverback, as strong as his father Lomako 💪.
Reprehensible what they did to those two male gorillas.
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who is Nala's father?
Nala's father was the late silverback Makula. Since Nala and Lomako are not related, there wouldn’t be any genetic concerns if they mated. Allowing Lomako to mate with Nala could strengthen his bond with the troop and create a stronger connection between him and the other members
@@AllThingsGorillaNala must remind him of Tamidol?
@shawna6683 I think so too🤝🤝. Nala looks a lot like Tamidol; she’s a sweet girl😍. Personally, I hope Nala can become Lomako’s mate. This would help strengthen Lomako’s connection with the troop and allow him to truly become the leader of the group♥️🦍.
What is nalas relationship with lomako?
Nala has no blood relation to Lomako; she is the daughter of the late silverback, Makula.
Loango is a very lanky fella
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I know the staff had to euthanize Tamidol. But what I would like to know is, if they have left her body into the enclosure for a while. This, to make the gorilla’s realize that Tamidol really had passed away. Because if the staff wouldn’t have done that, the gorilla’s would become worried sick about Tamidol’s whereabouts. Does anyone of you know which procedure the staff has followed at that point in time? Thanks in advance for answering, and greetings from The Netherlands!
@@renewashington791I think the channel has said that the zoo did leave the troop with Tamidol after her death so they could understand what happened and grieve for her. The AllThingsGorilla channel has been really transparent and informative to us ❤
@maartenvandijken822 Thank you for your question. According to Zoo's statement, after Tamidol passed away, some family members were allowed to enter her room and spend some time with her body to help them understand what had happened. However, her daughter Nala was reluctant to leave for a long time. Nala loved her mother, Tamidol, very much, and she also adored baby Makongo, which we can see from their daily interactions. I hope my answer clarifies your doubts.🤝🤝♥️🦍
To the first viewer that replied to this comment thread
The channel owner has posted a statement on this question previously so your implication that it wasn’t addressed is dead wrong. Negative scenarios and conspiracy theories are YOUR bag and the proof is in the numerous negative comments on the Zoo/keepers that you have posted since the death of Tamidol.
They look bored as hell
They are remembering Tamidol🌈♥️🦍
In the past, Tamidol liked to sit in that spot outside with the baby, and now Dalila is holding the baby in the same spot♥️
The zookeepers need to provide more food to the gorillas they are very skinny 🤬🤡💩
The two very skinny male gorillas you see are that way because they were neutered, which affects their hormones, so they don't have the impressive muscles.
The decision was made so that surplus males can remain in their family groups without being aggressive to the silverback. The castration decision was made by the EAZA so the zoo is following orders.
@@AllThingsGorillaHope they don’t do this to Makongo.
@@AllThingsGorillasempre que penso nesse gorilas castrados me dar uma raiva dos seres humanos , eles decidem pegar e criar para a desculpa de ' produção da espécie ' e oque eles fizeram CASTRARAM se não teria espaço suficiente para a família poderia ir atrás de outros recursos, fazer alianças com países para eles não ter que passar por isso é HORRÍVEL.
Lomako parece que está sentindo nala entra no cio isso sim é perigoso .
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As for Nala and Lomako, since they don’t share a bloodline, it’s true that mating between them wouldn’t raise genetic concerns. If Lomako were allowed to mate with Nala, it might strengthen his bond with the troop and create a closer connection between the silverback and the group.
@@AllThingsGorillaNothing wrong with getting busy!
What is the location of these gorillas!? It’s beautiful! I wish that the Kyoto gorillas could also live in a natural environment. Although they are loved and well cared for, their environment is sad, to say the least. They deserve better. I imagine the zoo is benefiting financially from all of their adoring fans ~ live and through the Internet! 🙄🥲
They live in Gaia Zoo, in the city of Kerkrade, Netherlands. Every zoo has its own design, and it would certainly be great if more greenery and plants could be added to enrich the lives of the gorillas within their enclosures. As long as each zoo can care for these beautiful creatures with love, that would make for the best enclosure.♥️♥️🦍🙌
@@AllThingsGorilla The Kyoto Zoo gorillas are cared for with a great deal of love by staff who keep them wonderfully healthy, but they deserve a larger, greener environment. I don’t understand, with all the attention they receive ($$$)why their environment can’t be improved. They are loved by an international audience (including me)! They are too intelligent to live a small life. Just my opinion. I do believe that their caretakers love them (and vice versa)/and go out of their way in taking care of them. They are healthy and absolutely beautiful! I wish I could provide funds! I’m on social security! Maybe I’ll buy some lottery tickets. In the meantime, they love each other and have grown in that love as a family! It is a joy to watch them every day! ❤️🦍❤️
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