Tiny Tansy Aspinall Meets The Gorillas

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    Tiny Tansy Aspinall Meets The Gorillas
    The Aspinall Foundation's flagship project remains the work we do to protect gorillas in the neighbouring countries of Congo and Gabon. The charity has released over 40 confiscated wild born gorillas, reintroduced 9 gorillas, born at the wild animal parks in Kent, back into the wild and celebrated 20 births since the projects were first established.
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Комментарии • 268

  • @TylerDurden-id6yp
    @TylerDurden-id6yp 2 года назад +72

    Imagine.
    - "Tansy, what was your first pet when you were little?”
    - "A gorilla"

    • @DavidEdelsohn
      @DavidEdelsohn 2 года назад +7

      - "When I went to the petting zoo as a child I played with a goat. What animal did you enjoy?"
      - "I played with a gorilla."

    • @davidrenton
      @davidrenton 8 месяцев назад +5

      imagine asking a Gorilla , what was your 1st pet, a human

    • @louisegogel7973
      @louisegogel7973 2 месяца назад

      Who was your first friend… two Gorillas.

  • @caitlinjane92
    @caitlinjane92 7 лет назад +131

    This footage is adorable. I find it even more amazing that Tansy was being so gentle with the gorillas when she would pet them. It's like she instinctively knew she had to be gentle with them despite being 18 months old.

    • @adrunkgorillawithalobotomy353
      @adrunkgorillawithalobotomy353 4 года назад +3

      @Kev What the hell are you talking about? When did making sense stop being the popular thing? "When pet the gorilla it just looks like it because they massive". ? Oh...do you mean "When YOU pet the gorilla, it just looks like it because they ARE massive"? What does their size have to do with anything??? Evolution provided them with their size in order to aid them in survival from predators.....it means nothing else.

    • @gheewhiz
      @gheewhiz 3 года назад +4

      @Kev i agree, they were being gentle with her. and the other response to your comment was just dumb. not funny or intelligent, just mean and corny, not funny at all. 🤡

  • @zeynabuthman639
    @zeynabuthman639 6 лет назад +118

    Lol, I think the best part in the whole video is when the gorilla actually picks Tansy up, the fond but resigned amusement of babysitters and parents dealing with kids is universal it seems.

  • @janicecarroll7590
    @janicecarroll7590 6 лет назад +135

    This man is amazing and awesome. God bless him for the work that he does with these beautiful animals.

    • @Suelovesboo
      @Suelovesboo 5 лет назад +6

      Janice Carroll he takes after his father Jon aspinal

  • @judipodgurski5083
    @judipodgurski5083 6 лет назад +14

    So beautiful to see the lovely interaction between human and gorilla. Not much difference at all really. I wish the world could be like this everywhere....always.

  • @avebeer22
    @avebeer22 12 лет назад +35

    Wonderful to teach your child at a young age to love and respect these wonderful beings....bless you !

  • @Kevsgirl234
    @Kevsgirl234 12 лет назад +12

    This reminds me of that viral video where the child falls into the gorilla pit of a zoo injuring himself and the gorilla comes over and trys to console him. Sweet video.

    • @SocksFCGameArchives
      @SocksFCGameArchives 2 года назад +8

      Shame what happened to the next gorilla who tried to help someone

    • @marcodepellegrin2814
      @marcodepellegrin2814 6 месяцев назад +9

      @@SocksFCGameArchives
      That would be Harambe, unjustly killed by ignorant wardens.

    • @JR-ju3kj
      @JR-ju3kj 28 дней назад

      The ignorance and idiocy of the onlookers( and the child's parent and the zoo's employee) was embarrassing. That child never should have been able to fall into that gorilla pit in the first place, so I put the full blame on the boy's parents for allowing something like that to happen.

  • @markryan792
    @markryan792 Год назад +7

    Wow that was just amazing to watch how gentle where the gorillas with her❤❤. 🦍🦍

  • @pradheep88
    @pradheep88 5 лет назад +16

    This footage reminds me baby’s day out

  • @robledocolin3061
    @robledocolin3061 6 лет назад +13

    With images like this, humans seem to belong to this planet.....almost.....

  • @klatie256
    @klatie256 2 года назад +16

    There's very interesting research going on in the UK about the ways in which great apes communicate compared to humans. They found that there are over 100 'signs' used in great apes to communicate specific messages. More astounding, they found that human toddlers (1-3 years old) used many of the same signs and gestures instinctively to communicate before speech development. It's not surprising that toddlers and great apes can understand each other so well, in a sense they 'speak' each other's language!

  • @vicg28
    @vicg28 12 лет назад +21

    Absolutely beautiful. It is fantastic that Damien is following on the work from his father, the great John Aspinall.

  • @GypsyLeah
    @GypsyLeah 12 лет назад +3

    Steve always had great respect for the dangers of what he was doing. The thing is, if you put yourself in danger enough times something is eventually going to happen no matter how good you are at avoiding it.

  • @Lorieellesh
    @Lorieellesh 11 лет назад +4

    Wow, I would love to have seen that TV show. Pros and cons aside, truly an amazing and unique childhood to be able to bond with these creatures. I was never allowed to own any pet other than a goldfish...no kitten, no dog; and that was sad for a child.

  • @HolySerbia
    @HolySerbia 12 лет назад +9

    Absolutely amazing images. I salute you Damien Aspinall!

  • @foxibot
    @foxibot 12 лет назад +3

    Beautiful, and the child was not in any danger and hopefully will be a conservationist like her dad, proof she is now an adult so she is fine. Gorillas are not violent, and people who don't want to learn about these gentle vegetarian giants should not get on this channel.

  • @xchampbearx
    @xchampbearx 12 лет назад +7

    Gorgeous video! What a fantastic experience for the little girl!

  • @poezenvrouwtje
    @poezenvrouwtje 12 лет назад +2

    Beautifull to see children and annimals, how they connect , everything with love.
    I love this, people can learn from the annimals and the love they can gif to humans.
    There is no danger, the Silverback protect them as if it's his own baby.
    Lots of love from Holland

  • @sz5876
    @sz5876 2 года назад +3

    The follow up with her grown up is really special

  • @websian
    @websian 12 лет назад +6

    Una vez mas la naturaleza nos muestra su belleza!!!!!

  • @karenowens437
    @karenowens437 12 лет назад +7

    This is adorable. The child doesn't look in any danger; I'm sure trained adults were there to monitor this taping. I fully support this video; there's probably a lot we can't see and the child AND gorillas look perfectly content and safe. I hope they get all the support they need.

  • @dorsetprincess14
    @dorsetprincess14 11 лет назад +10

    That is so cute and heart warming! Lovely footage :)

  • @alleykatt21
    @alleykatt21 12 лет назад +3

    What a beautiful video.... I will remember those images forever!! Wow....if only I had an opportunity to see them in real life!!!.............I think you are doing such a great job with their breeding....if only more people understood!! You should be very proud.

  • @JaimeHuffman1
    @JaimeHuffman1 12 лет назад +5

    Just beautiful! This made me smile.

  • @thewaythatcanbenamed
    @thewaythatcanbenamed 12 лет назад +1

    How very, very lovely they are together. Best of all possible successes to you and the foundation.

  • @Lindalinda12375
    @Lindalinda12375 6 лет назад +4

    Oh that little baby. My heart melted. A little golden sunshine playing with a beautiful animal.

  • @kva2323
    @kva2323 Год назад +2

    They are family friends

  • @branjosnow6244
    @branjosnow6244 Месяц назад +1

    Simply amazing.

  • @Ras6200
    @Ras6200 12 лет назад +1

    I'm sure I remember seeing John Aspinall on TV; maybe 30 years ago; sitting with his whole family in the gorilla cage. One of the gorillas took a baby, younger than this and carried it to the top of the cage. Then came back down and handed the unharmed baby back. Incredible and does show how intelligent and gentle these creatures are, but frankly as a parent I think it's a bit too much of a risk. Animals can always be unpredictable to some extent and things can go badly wrong.

  • @kathym6603
    @kathym6603 Год назад +1

    Priceless.

  • @ravenhendrix1723
    @ravenhendrix1723 11 лет назад +2

    his Daughter was sooo lucky to be able to be that close

  • @maureenfraser-duffield1338
    @maureenfraser-duffield1338 Месяц назад

    Wow that video really sums up the brilliant success of your work- total trust on either side! Inspirational 🙏❤️❤️🙏

  • @dogloverwhoiscool
    @dogloverwhoiscool 11 лет назад +55

    did you see any threat there? no, the kid was nearly shoving her hand in the gorilla's ear and it did not do anything hostile what so ever, so before you comment next time you ignorant person why don't you look more into the topic of gorilla's and their behaviour.

    • @A-halover2000
      @A-halover2000 7 лет назад +1

      hannah sinnett you make a good point

    • @orangewarm1
      @orangewarm1 4 года назад +3

      who are you talking to?

    • @williamregnier7245
      @williamregnier7245 3 года назад

      Stop talking to yourself your delusional

    • @deadsmoke198
      @deadsmoke198 3 года назад +3

      @@williamregnier7245 I think the comment was deleted.

    • @williamregnier7245
      @williamregnier7245 3 года назад +1

      @Deadsmoke oh my bad I called her delusional because I thought she was being crazy and talking to herself😂

  • @raveenpanosian5036
    @raveenpanosian5036 9 месяцев назад +1

    Actually, the man, Damian Aspinall, was apart from those gorillas for 5 years. The child in the video is his daughter Tansy. Still, a warm reunion and I believe the daughter reunites with them as well.

  • @dinaminzer
    @dinaminzer Год назад +2

    😮 Wonderland amazing! 😁 The nice interactivos among gorillas and humana is very interesting to me.
    Will you post more videos about it? I hope it up! Thank.

  • @carolparent184
    @carolparent184 5 лет назад +2

    Incredible...
    Not one moment I feared
    for Tansy...
    Odds are greater of being mauled buy a dog....(I love dogs)
    You have my support...
    Proud of you and yr team...

  • @pamelakern2849
    @pamelakern2849 5 лет назад +2

    Brilliant, a wonder , a blessing to watch !!

  • @MAR.COmusic
    @MAR.COmusic 11 лет назад +3

    this little dude must have beautiful memories of his childhood!

  • @boobookittylozz
    @boobookittylozz 12 лет назад +1

    Very, very true! And It's most likely is the same park, that would of been John Aspinall. Howlett's (and Port Lympne) do amazing work and i try to go to both every year. Well done guys!

  • @AR-tl1cf
    @AR-tl1cf 5 лет назад +8

    I'd like to think that those 94 dislikes were unintentionally pressed by drunk humans.

  • @TheFuzzieWuzzie
    @TheFuzzieWuzzie 12 лет назад +1

    Oh my gosh, this is so beautiful.

  • @stephenszu-tu3492
    @stephenszu-tu3492 2 месяца назад

    Thanks

  • @JeanneCulbert
    @JeanneCulbert 8 лет назад +3

    P.s. I so envy these wild animal handlers whether they be with the big cats, elephants, gorillas or squirrels! Jeanne

  • @kimmal60
    @kimmal60 12 лет назад +1

    Beautiful thankyou x

  • @mmaphilosophy
    @mmaphilosophy 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful

  • @akissfantos7224
    @akissfantos7224 6 месяцев назад

    Love eternal to all of you

  • @neravairathethird
    @neravairathethird 12 лет назад +2

    I was lucky enough to watch Damian Aspinall playing with the gorillas in their enclosure a few years ago. He clearly trusted them completely; so why not trust them with his daughter?

  • @MrNegrete8
    @MrNegrete8 12 лет назад +1

    Absolutly amazing, that is pure love for a living creature. The job of this foundation is incredible its so hard to reintroduce animals y takes a lot of year per animal.

  • @wordreet
    @wordreet 5 лет назад +1

    Such a wonderful video!

  • @daveybaby2004
    @daveybaby2004 12 лет назад +1

    Tansy is now 23 years old, I think she survived her childhood. If the animals are trustworthy why not interact with them? Some dogs are are dangerous.

  • @Mrcolincadorette
    @Mrcolincadorette 11 лет назад +2

    those gorillas are far more gentle than people give them credit for they treated that little kid as if it was one of there own! they only saw a little vulnerable child and treated it like it was one of their own because it did not show fear or any other thing that would make them feel uneasy! they just showed love and kindness more than humans would do ,humans suck and thats the cold hard truth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Desireesorenson
    @Desireesorenson Год назад

    Probably one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen ❤❤

  • @jacquesmesrine1195
    @jacquesmesrine1195 3 года назад +1

    This is the real Tarzan respect❤️

  • @chimeraaretina1450
    @chimeraaretina1450 2 года назад +4

    This video is a punch in a face.
    Someone can imagine hunters killing those? They are killed by hunters.
    Shame on human being

  • @pietrorocchegiani466
    @pietrorocchegiani466 4 года назад +1

    Amazing... 🙏

  • @nenjalj
    @nenjalj 12 лет назад +1

    This man is a genious!

  • @bikirawildbaby8069
    @bikirawildbaby8069 11 лет назад +1

    thank you your so amazing!

  • @Justin-oq3ng
    @Justin-oq3ng 2 месяца назад

    he didnt even flinch one bit when the bucket dropped right next to his head.. thats trust damn

  • @mzpronk1
    @mzpronk1 12 лет назад

    I think it is not about being ok or not ok. It's our world we live in and this is a beautiful part of it. Why would you think this is not ok?

  • @thedarknesscallingme
    @thedarknesscallingme 12 лет назад

    if you read the news article it clearly states that the child is his daughter NOT his son

  • @ripleyjustice6057
    @ripleyjustice6057 6 лет назад +1

    lovely!

  • @champgonzo
    @champgonzo 12 лет назад +3

    Lol Imagine if this had scary, ominous music playing throughout the whole thing.

  • @MFobe
    @MFobe 8 лет назад +1

    absolutely amazing xx

  • @jesustosonia
    @jesustosonia 12 лет назад

    Oh wow!

  • @don_tropa
    @don_tropa 11 лет назад +3

    As awesome as this is, I don't think I'd have the balls to let my kid play with a gorilla.

    • @Monscent
      @Monscent 4 года назад +2

      Then again, you didnt grow up playing with gorillas.

  • @ZephyrBluePaddy
    @ZephyrBluePaddy 12 лет назад +3

    The Aspinall Foundation does amazing work but this sends shivers down my spine. Gorilla's are very strong and as much as you trust them, we send off so many bad signals to them. It's just very scary.

  • @doobiesmoke15
    @doobiesmoke15 12 лет назад +1

    Wow, what a cool dad

  • @isaias88593
    @isaias88593 12 лет назад +1

    omggg is soo cute!

  • @dawnmom41
    @dawnmom41 12 лет назад +2

    I have raised 2 beautiful kids, I love them to much to have EVER taken this needless risk, you can help animals without acting like one

    • @adrunkgorillawithalobotomy353
      @adrunkgorillawithalobotomy353 4 года назад +4

      Do you know that gorillas are not nearly as dangerous as you think? We share 98 percent of our DNA with them. They behave very much like we do. These gorillas in particular are very familiar with Damian and his family, including his children. They understand the need to be gentle. Even with each other, gorillas have the amazing ability to curb their strength. In fact, gorillas only USE that strength in defense of their family.....i.e., if a wondering male is trying to push his way into the group and take one of the females, a silverback will fight. However, they know Damian is no threat to them. They know the baby is certainly no threat to them. They wouldn't intentionally hurt her anymore than they would hurt their own young. It's rare for humans to have this kind of relationship with a gorilla group, but it is possible....You're the type of person who likely thinks every animal is out to kill or hurt or maim. That's bullshit. Educate yourself. It's views like yours that are helping to wipe the planet clean of every species we actually NEED. These are not chimps. These animals live in stable groups and are not jockying for power, they PREFER peace and tranquility. So, tell me....what on EARTH would a small child do to trigger them to be aggressive? You literally have to threaten a silverback's position or one of their family members, for them to lose their shit. A two year old is no threat to a gorilla.....now or ever. Lay off the King Kong movies. They've completely destroyed the reality of gorillas. Watch a video of a silverback with his baby. Go on. Watch one. Maybe you'll gain a clue then. There are plenty of videos on here of that very subject.

  • @chandramas
    @chandramas 12 лет назад

    A cat can't, but a dog can, and it happen. but if you know the animal you know you can trust it.

  • @inescarrizo7557
    @inescarrizo7557 Месяц назад

    Muy bello video😊

  • @eazygeazy5543
    @eazygeazy5543 4 года назад +1

    I watched a video on Netflix today called "The Last Animals" it broke my heart watching it.And to know there are such vile humans out there that would kill and butcher thousands of endangered rhinos and elephants.And I makes so little hope left to find guys and girls out there like you and your foundation to help these animals that are endangered and who need our help since in all honesty we're the ones that's done it so we're the only ones that can fix it.God bless you and your family you all are amazing people.💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

  • @danylivivi
    @danylivivi 12 лет назад

    totalmente incleible y bello ... yo cuide unos chimpance varios años son tan inteligentes y buenos que nunca me hicieron nada ..

  • @BruceJackson-lx2dw
    @BruceJackson-lx2dw 5 дней назад

    We must never forget that we are [also] animals: there is a deep empathy human/gorilla as evidenced in this video,

  • @jahspromise
    @jahspromise 10 лет назад +2

    Love it

  • @MsJady29
    @MsJady29 12 лет назад

    SUPER!!!!

  • @tuano730
    @tuano730 2 года назад

    Amazing

  • @trevoradams2345
    @trevoradams2345 11 лет назад +2

    so cute

  • @LittleMissKristie22
    @LittleMissKristie22 12 лет назад +1

    awww cute :)

  • @pdwd88
    @pdwd88 12 лет назад

    Actually it is pretty common for primatologist to let their kids interact with their subjects (or friends are many scientists would call them). The apes most likely to hurt someone are usually the victims of animal abuse and will not tolerate humans being too close because of negative conditioning.

  • @JeanneCulbert
    @JeanneCulbert 8 лет назад +4

    Although I believe that these Gorillas are the safest wild creatures Damian can have allowed Tansy to be companions with, the same does not hold true for some of the 'wild cats. A small example of this difference is that a cat such as a lion is very possessive of what he/she deems to be theirs. An example might be that if a handler drops his camera and the lion grabs it and takes it - that camera is now the possession and property of the lion - and he will retain it, no matter what. therefore should the handler decide to push ownership and try and repossess the camera, the lion will show that he/she is having none of that - and without intentionally meaning to, may very well maul the handler unto death. Te next day, same lion will wonder where his friend the handler is.
    The gorilla being closer to man genetically would, in normal instances, not take it to that extreme. You can talk the gorilla out of the object if the situation is handled properly. the only way to properly handle the same situation with a lion, is 'the lion owns the camera now.' period.

    • @adrunkgorillawithalobotomy353
      @adrunkgorillawithalobotomy353 5 лет назад +2

      @@Flashbax7 Gorillas share food. They co-exist beautifully, far more than we do. A silver back might be a bit possessive, but it's no where near as possessive of food as a predator would be.....and that's because their diet is so varied. They don't require meat, so they don't have to constantly be on the look out for prey. It's not as extreme for gorillas as it is for predatory animals in terms of finding food, so gorillas aren't as possessive about it. And of course, like people, every gorilla has its own personality. I'm sure there are some who have no problem sharing and others who'd prefer that you not touch their stuff. Regardless, they don't go ape-shit (pardon the pun) generally.

  • @asdfghjk803
    @asdfghjk803 12 лет назад

    Beautiful video

  • @iamawesome1111111111
    @iamawesome1111111111 12 лет назад

    awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @oaschlogin
    @oaschlogin 12 лет назад +1

    wonderful vid - thx 4 sharing !

  • @abigailhamiltonactor
    @abigailhamiltonactor 12 лет назад +1

    Like the stories you get in the news about kids being attacked by their parents, you mean???
    There's good and bad in all species, and we humans are not perfect either!

  • @jasonreeve661
    @jasonreeve661 6 лет назад

    the most awesome thing iv ever seen

  • @chandramas
    @chandramas 12 лет назад +1

    so, you will never let your kid play with a cat? because the cat are REALLY less predictable than a gorilla.

  • @googlesuckscock6538
    @googlesuckscock6538 10 лет назад +2

    So cuuuute :3

  • @NaturalReject
    @NaturalReject 12 лет назад +1

    I'm curious, how many children have been killed by gorillas after their parents let them play with them?

    • @forestghost7
      @forestghost7 Год назад +1

      10 years after you posted, exactly ZERO kids or adults killed by gorillas. several actually tried to help kids. now how many kids killed by people? that's right ... UNCOUNTABLE!

  • @broski981
    @broski981 12 лет назад +2

    It's hard to imagine the amount of Gorilla pis and shit that kid played in

  • @dawnmom41
    @dawnmom41 12 лет назад +3

    This is too sick, I don't even have the words! I am really can't believe how many people think this is ok!

  • @McJessica1616
    @McJessica1616 11 лет назад +1

    That's so beautiful ❤❤❤

  • @Ranianass
    @Ranianass 12 лет назад

    am jealous :( what a great experience .

  • @HERBALNATUMAN1
    @HERBALNATUMAN1 8 лет назад +1

    It depends which animal you make that bond with.

  • @dawnmom41
    @dawnmom41 12 лет назад

    What makes you think I trust people I DON'T

  • @RedWoman72
    @RedWoman72 12 лет назад +1

    amazing:)

  • @lf2131
    @lf2131 2 года назад +1

    💖💖💖

  • @petermartin4691
    @petermartin4691 Год назад +5

    Harambe was same situation.. children with gorilas..and you can see,that gorila will do not kill children ,never!!because Gorila is tolerant with children..children is not enemy for gorila and she feel this☝️☝️☝️

  • @buixuanquang
    @buixuanquang 12 лет назад

    lovely

  • @votisit
    @votisit 12 лет назад

    oh let me just put my child in an enclosure with some wild animals and video it. How lovely! she isn't getting her head ripped off! isn't it wonderful how well she is integrating with the wild animals, they are adorable. What an incredibly stupid bit of parenting.