Touched by a Wild Mountain Gorilla: The Original

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  • Опубликовано: 2 янв 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 4 года назад +62683

    - 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 4 года назад +2326

      Özgür Selim Gülder yeah they just totally ignored him

    • @patriotir
      @patriotir 4 года назад +992

      lmao exactly what I was thinking!

    • @Rocky-oq9cy
      @Rocky-oq9cy 4 года назад +1117

      @@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 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +60

      I love your comment so bad hahaha

  • @PartStupid
    @PartStupid 3 года назад +39049

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

    • @jojoquilang8345
      @jojoquilang8345 3 года назад +348

      hahaha

    • @stevejobs8820
      @stevejobs8820 3 года назад +1254

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

    • @richardhayashi4518
      @richardhayashi4518 3 года назад +35

      O

    • @rosiebent
      @rosiebent 3 года назад +302

      I thought I heard the Dad break wind when they left

    • @PartStupid
      @PartStupid 3 года назад +94

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

  • @IBeMelissa
    @IBeMelissa 9 месяцев назад +1517

    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 7 месяцев назад +25

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

    • @masaruten
      @masaruten 6 месяцев назад +23

      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 6 месяцев назад +12

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

    • @TheWolfalpino
      @TheWolfalpino 5 месяцев назад +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 5 месяцев назад +1

      Yes😊

  • @Monkey-ur6wr
    @Monkey-ur6wr 6 месяцев назад +427

    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 5 месяцев назад +1

      they also kill babies

    • @EsteemedReptile
      @EsteemedReptile 4 месяца назад +37

      They absolutely do not. ​@@ChromisPasqueflowerBowerbird

    • @sidd_not_vicious2609
      @sidd_not_vicious2609 4 месяца назад

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

    • @shaklla369
      @shaklla369 3 месяца назад +26

      @@ChromisPasqueflowerBowerbirdChimps do

    • @ninjamoncaudle5320
      @ninjamoncaudle5320 3 месяца назад

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

  • @jeremiahnoar7504
    @jeremiahnoar7504 2 года назад +12459

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

  • @shanecoleman5309
    @shanecoleman5309 3 года назад +6000

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

    • @Darbal
      @Darbal 3 года назад +46

      😂😳

    • @crimmerz2000
      @crimmerz2000 3 года назад +20

      @@Darbal Daryl!!

    • @Darbal
      @Darbal 3 года назад +12

      @@crimmerz2000 yooooo!

    • @anitasmith4559
      @anitasmith4559 3 года назад +217

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

    • @rio2x310
      @rio2x310 3 года назад +5

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @juliacoggins4982
    @juliacoggins4982 7 месяцев назад +338

    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 2 месяца назад +6

      That's a thrill of a lifetime, IMO.

    • @malax158
      @malax158 Месяц назад +3

      So true one of a kind experience for sure

    • @nickcunningham6344
      @nickcunningham6344 Месяц назад +4

      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.

    • @MichaelFoster117
      @MichaelFoster117 9 дней назад

      @@nickcunningham6344 Same. I think they picked up on his body language that he was chill though.

  • @davidkaplan3817
    @davidkaplan3817 11 месяцев назад +909

    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!

  • @Chlo-ee
    @Chlo-ee 3 года назад +11102

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

    • @neilrinaz8586
      @neilrinaz8586 3 года назад +904

      “Don’t name it, though, or you’ll start getting attached.”
      “Tarza-”
      “We’re leaving.”

    • @jenrutherford6690
      @jenrutherford6690 3 года назад +53

      But you need to groom well afterwards

    • @preioh
      @preioh 3 года назад +7

      😂😂😂😭

    • @joshuahendricks7201
      @joshuahendricks7201 3 года назад +53

      @@neilrinaz8586 Neil, that was brilliant. 😂

    • @arthurmorgan8244
      @arthurmorgan8244 3 года назад

      XD

  • @curlyfries801
    @curlyfries801 3 года назад +4688

    Meanwhile on GorillaTube:
    "Inspecting a human"

  • @Aslam388
    @Aslam388 11 месяцев назад +174

    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.

  • @eyeONE_Official
    @eyeONE_Official 11 месяцев назад +471

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

    • @marcraider
      @marcraider 11 месяцев назад +226

      that fart resounds respect in all directions

    • @el34glo59
      @el34glo59 7 месяцев назад +7

      ​@@marcraider😂

    • @TheProdigyAccordion
      @TheProdigyAccordion 7 месяцев назад

      I bet it smells like dog shit lol

    • @JV-df9em
      @JV-df9em 6 месяцев назад +114

      Eye contact + fart = “we’re cool”

    • @SamarpanaYogananda6509
      @SamarpanaYogananda6509 3 месяца назад +9

      2:46 **

  • @augustusmonroe1457
    @augustusmonroe1457 3 года назад +9708

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

    • @opticalraven1935
      @opticalraven1935 3 года назад +378

      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 3 года назад +104

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

    • @josehenrique4001
      @josehenrique4001 3 года назад +6

      Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

    • @Kruppt808
      @Kruppt808 3 года назад +59

      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 3 года назад +3

      😂😂

  • @byrde4329
    @byrde4329 3 года назад +15157

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

  • @andreaso8886
    @andreaso8886 11 месяцев назад +46

    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' :)

  • @Paula_Shelton
    @Paula_Shelton 7 месяцев назад +44

    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.

  • @saxontornow2202
    @saxontornow2202 3 года назад +5078

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

  • @zakihasibuan417
    @zakihasibuan417 4 года назад +9130

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

    • @cyberboss4272
      @cyberboss4272 3 года назад +302

      "Just like youre uncle harembe"

    • @TsarOfRuss
      @TsarOfRuss 3 года назад +22

      @@cyberboss4272 LMAO!!! hahahaha

    • @theatomiciguana8210
      @theatomiciguana8210 3 года назад +4

      Why do the kids talk better than the mother?

    • @dottormoggi
      @dottormoggi 3 года назад +7

      “No they are dangerous”

    • @Wisteriaaaaaaa
      @Wisteriaaaaaaa 3 года назад +7

      @@cyberboss4272 shit got dark

  • @catness1809
    @catness1809 11 месяцев назад +155

    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.

  • @gemzoey1313
    @gemzoey1313 7 месяцев назад +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.❤️❤️❤️

  • @Anastasia12344
    @Anastasia12344 3 года назад +15018

    - 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 3 года назад +251

      💀💀💀💀💀

    • @JO-rx7go
      @JO-rx7go 3 года назад +390

      Yeah that was a huge jerk move lmao

    • @-lovelylemonade-9361
      @-lovelylemonade-9361 3 года назад +12

      611

    • @johnmcsudden3176
      @johnmcsudden3176 3 года назад +563

      @@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 3 года назад +49

      CANT STOP LAUGHIN AT THIS COMMENT

  • @StubenhockerElite
    @StubenhockerElite 3 года назад +5546

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

    • @GerLeahy
      @GerLeahy 2 года назад +103

      That's the one

    • @jeffk1722
      @jeffk1722 2 года назад +117

      "We're missing the happy hour special." (sigh)

    • @LoisJames102
      @LoisJames102 2 года назад +5

      😂😂🤣🤣

    • @iZunesha
      @iZunesha 2 года назад +3

      Lol 🤣

    • @Redrum-707
      @Redrum-707 2 года назад +3

      perfect

  • @cotati76
    @cotati76 6 месяцев назад +11

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

  • @jakephillips4453
    @jakephillips4453 6 месяцев назад +9

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

  • @LennoxParsec
    @LennoxParsec 2 года назад +5536

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

    • @boodacheek7380
      @boodacheek7380 2 года назад +67

      @morbitz cool Doesn't matter its a silverback

    • @martybarrett4709
      @martybarrett4709 2 года назад +66

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

    • @Brisbae
      @Brisbae 2 года назад +8

      Yeah but you seem like a boring person

    • @gingerisevil02
      @gingerisevil02 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +3

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

  • @MattMcAwesome12
    @MattMcAwesome12 3 года назад +4805

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

    • @markr8690
      @markr8690 3 года назад +243

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

    • @MadChanneling229
      @MadChanneling229 3 года назад +12

      Stolen comment smh get original.

    • @Nootlest
      @Nootlest 3 года назад +5

      LOL

    • @markr8690
      @markr8690 3 года назад +21

      @@MadChanneling229 the fuck are you talking about?

    • @Andrew-rd9zq
      @Andrew-rd9zq 3 года назад +5

      @@MadChanneling229 why do you care?

  • @bettyjohnson1963
    @bettyjohnson1963 5 месяцев назад +8

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

  • @JamesBruce32
    @JamesBruce32 3 месяца назад +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 3 года назад +3495

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

    • @daseapickleofjustice7231
      @daseapickleofjustice7231 3 года назад +182

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

    • @russbus3930
      @russbus3930 3 года назад +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. 3 года назад +2

      That's good 🤣

    • @damianrehbein3992
      @damianrehbein3992 3 года назад +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.

  • @marcusjuhasz3501
    @marcusjuhasz3501 3 года назад +4776

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

  • @SuperTrollTV
    @SuperTrollTV 11 месяцев назад +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.

  • @GudetamaSit
    @GudetamaSit 11 месяцев назад +10

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

  • @Huitzinga
    @Huitzinga 3 года назад +4163

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

    • @3PercentNeanderhal
      @3PercentNeanderhal 3 года назад +113

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

    • @bowmaster1243
      @bowmaster1243 3 года назад +8

      3% NEANDERTHAL fuckin hell r/woooooosh

    • @alenparker3056
      @alenparker3056 3 года назад +121

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

    • @illypziz...6800
      @illypziz...6800 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +8

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

  • @GrumpyGrebo
    @GrumpyGrebo 4 года назад +6676

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

  • @rahmanafridi5490
    @rahmanafridi5490 7 месяцев назад +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. ❤

  • @kyleaca5122
    @kyleaca5122 3 года назад +2679

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

    • @filthycasual8187
      @filthycasual8187 3 года назад +118

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

    • @user-bi8um5kx8d
      @user-bi8um5kx8d 3 года назад +136

      @@filthycasual8187 it's a sentence intended as comedy

    • @chagalabhatta5390
      @chagalabhatta5390 3 года назад

      How-to

    • @shogunguy
      @shogunguy 3 года назад +1

      @@filthycasual8187 😐

    • @ryandickson2224
      @ryandickson2224 3 года назад +9

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

  • @zedanide6984
    @zedanide6984 3 года назад +3352

    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 3 года назад +213

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

    • @nikolakaravida4087
      @nikolakaravida4087 3 года назад +330

      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 3 года назад +63

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

    • @juanme555
      @juanme555 3 года назад +147

      @@Hank_Amarillo
      Grizzly is an entirelly different animal.

    • @Ziru0Gaming
      @Ziru0Gaming 3 года назад +68

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

  • @mfilitti
    @mfilitti 10 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @grouperkng1
    @grouperkng1 11 месяцев назад +7

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

  • @nellieltu4690
    @nellieltu4690 3 года назад +3013

    "John, The silverback took out a gun and pointed it at your head"
    John: "OMG :D"

    • @bigmac375
      @bigmac375 3 года назад +231

      John, the female just emptied your bank account
      John: XD

    • @nellieltu4690
      @nellieltu4690 3 года назад +122

      @@bigmac375 Wife: Hey John, mind coming here for a sec?
      John: sure honey
      Wife: I want a divorce..
      John: OMG :D

    • @maph2759
      @maph2759 3 года назад +1

      Hahahahahaha

    • @Nimisum
      @Nimisum 3 года назад +1

      😂

    • @codyking4848
      @codyking4848 3 года назад +3

      Thankfully this is Uganda, not Chicago

  • @TylerDurden_007
    @TylerDurden_007 4 года назад +3972

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

  • @DTylerFultzVA
    @DTylerFultzVA 6 месяцев назад +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.

  • @Gill-Leeds
    @Gill-Leeds 11 месяцев назад +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

  • @FlightX101
    @FlightX101 4 года назад +5265

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

    • @trevorprice7366
      @trevorprice7366 4 года назад +445

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

    • @brockoala2994
      @brockoala2994 4 года назад +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 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +13

      @Picolas Cage r u sure about that?

    • @goncalobaia1574
      @goncalobaia1574 3 года назад +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

  • @Jeff-tj4tx
    @Jeff-tj4tx 4 года назад +4206

    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 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +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 4 года назад +30

      2:57

    • @jaymule7342
      @jaymule7342 4 года назад +13

      Hilarious 😂

    • @Linguineo
      @Linguineo 4 года назад +19

      2:43

  • @Pasinoe62
    @Pasinoe62 8 месяцев назад +5

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

  • @mchapman1928
    @mchapman1928 6 дней назад

    I would have definitely wet myself or worse. What a fabulous experience. No one would have believed it had it not been filmed. Thank you for sharing your beautiful experience.

  • @javalavadingdong
    @javalavadingdong 4 года назад +5370

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

    • @mavisbaah9758
      @mavisbaah9758 4 года назад +21

      Lovely Animals ❤ I love them so mutch from all the Animals

    • @boznsjbruhstudios6383
      @boznsjbruhstudios6383 4 года назад +20

      @@mavisbaah9758 I wanna kick them

    • @mothermarymagdalene
      @mothermarymagdalene 4 года назад +121

      Boznsj Shshhs not if i kick you first

    • @Chris_t0
      @Chris_t0 4 года назад +12

      I skinned a gorilla meat is tough tastes bad

    • @mavisbaah9758
      @mavisbaah9758 4 года назад +7

      @@Chris_t0 you eat them?

  • @ChiliHorse27
    @ChiliHorse27 2 года назад +7939

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

    • @MrCreepYT
      @MrCreepYT 2 года назад +601

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

    • @ChiliHorse27
      @ChiliHorse27 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +256

      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 2 года назад +46

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

    • @YourEx..
      @YourEx.. 2 года назад +70

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

  • @flee4urlives
    @flee4urlives 7 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @wierdgamer3067
    @wierdgamer3067 9 месяцев назад +5

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

  • @hectorcastillo1239
    @hectorcastillo1239 4 года назад +6845

    They were probably just intrigued by meeting their first silver top

  • @chaoticmind4886
    @chaoticmind4886 3 года назад +1940

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

  • @marylooby2635
    @marylooby2635 Месяц назад +1

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

  • @maryjones1
    @maryjones1 Месяц назад +1

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

  • @kaalen24
    @kaalen24 3 года назад +6013

    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 3 года назад +1682

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

    • @heimskr2881
      @heimskr2881 3 года назад +1043

      @@ICE77077 Built different

    • @start2957
      @start2957 3 года назад +538

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

    • @ryanh1013
      @ryanh1013 3 года назад +139

      @@ICE77077 Bold

    • @skeletor7144
      @skeletor7144 3 года назад +542

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

  • @rustyhowe3907
    @rustyhowe3907 Год назад +4150

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

    • @judon8381
      @judon8381 Год назад +110

      it's very true.

    • @tanned_cosines_
      @tanned_cosines_ Год назад +42

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @333halfangel3
      @333halfangel3 Год назад +147

      Behaved so much better than North American kids.

    • @mephisto2812
      @mephisto2812 Год назад +90

      Because they will get their ass wooped if they do not listen to him.

    • @333halfangel3
      @333halfangel3 Год назад +7

      @@pronounshismajesty3542 ???

  • @korkscrew4156
    @korkscrew4156 3 месяца назад +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💙

  • @tanis1111
    @tanis1111 11 месяцев назад

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

  • @matissealdredge5376
    @matissealdredge5376 3 года назад +3502

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

    • @larabarbatowolf803
      @larabarbatowolf803 3 года назад +86

      omg true lmao

    • @abshirahmed99
      @abshirahmed99 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +95

      @@abshirahmed99 ok

    • @leGalliot
      @leGalliot 3 года назад +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 3 года назад

      @@leGalliot callumcreasin

  • @annereilley4892
    @annereilley4892 3 года назад +3985

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

    • @NRPax
      @NRPax 3 года назад +58

      Ah, I see you are a man of culture.

    • @worldsworstdad2198
      @worldsworstdad2198 3 года назад +45

      I feel like this is a Larson comic.

    • @DrymouthCWW
      @DrymouthCWW 3 года назад +15

      Turns out they loved it. And started to evolve

    • @SmoshDella
      @SmoshDella 3 года назад

      😂
      😂

    • @reemiereems7567
      @reemiereems7567 3 года назад +16

      I SO miss The Far Side comics ❤

  • @tinygrim
    @tinygrim 11 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @kevinkemble3718
    @kevinkemble3718 11 месяцев назад +4

    Greatest moment ever…. If only we humans could comprehend…love.

  • @Me2times
    @Me2times 3 года назад +1930

    The way the gorilla looked at him as he was leaving was hilarious. "You did good with my kids. Here's a present." *fart*

    • @dukesane1902
      @dukesane1902 3 года назад +4

      Evincere 😂

    • @Zachylolz
      @Zachylolz 3 года назад +22

      “ I believe this is how you show respect in their culture”

    • @wlmarvin
      @wlmarvin 3 года назад +2

      @@Zachylolz what would've happened if pointed the "F" finger at them?

    • @User-718_
      @User-718_ 3 года назад

      Not funny kid

    • @puppe674
      @puppe674 3 года назад +4

      @@User-718_ it was funny

  • @bobkin611
    @bobkin611 3 года назад +3326

    These gorillas are not wild at all. I didn't see a single one down a bud light or take their shirts off.

    • @racso2379
      @racso2379 3 года назад +54

      Lmao 😂 At first I was like huh

    • @imamountainheadtoo
      @imamountainheadtoo 3 года назад +21

      I laughed way too hard at this

    • @attilathenun
      @attilathenun 3 года назад +7

      Underrated comment.

    • @Diojenes.
      @Diojenes. 3 года назад +14

      but didn't they all have their shirts off?

    • @bennoreuter4393
      @bennoreuter4393 3 года назад +3

      Can someone explain the reference?

  • @ShallyShellsSheShells
    @ShallyShellsSheShells 3 месяца назад

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

  • @thetooginator153
    @thetooginator153 10 месяцев назад +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.

  • @Wissle
    @Wissle 3 года назад +33582

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

    • @springbubble4931
      @springbubble4931 3 года назад +4677

      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 3 года назад +728

      @@springbubble4931 chimps lol 😂

    • @ssbswordsman9253
      @ssbswordsman9253 3 года назад +1642

      Bro they really are crazy they rip people apart

    • @Tomogeny
      @Tomogeny 3 года назад +328

      what the hell is even that

    • @Legohaiden
      @Legohaiden 3 года назад +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.

  • @DownWithBureaucracy
    @DownWithBureaucracy 3 года назад +1707

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

  • @dashalovesmusic
    @dashalovesmusic 5 месяцев назад +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 ❤❤❤❤

  • @margaretwentz4568
    @margaretwentz4568 6 месяцев назад +3

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

  • @andeluuledna
    @andeluuledna 3 года назад +1908

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

  • @katyann4198
    @katyann4198 2 года назад +15842

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

    • @lukamilas8648
      @lukamilas8648 2 года назад +4

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

    • @Puschit1
      @Puschit1 Год назад +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 Год назад +118

      @@Puschit1 on to the next exhibit

    • @gastonbell108
      @gastonbell108 Год назад +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 Год назад

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

  • @millicenthamilton-kakowski8275
    @millicenthamilton-kakowski8275 Месяц назад

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

  • @vette63
    @vette63 6 месяцев назад +1

    Dad didn't even have to say a word when he left & the kids followed without complaining. Truly amazing. 😅

  • @EloiseRaeCullen
    @EloiseRaeCullen 3 года назад +1591

    I love how in the beginning, the male (probably dad) was like "no, come on, don't... don't touch that." But the kids were WAY too interested, so dad just plopped himself down like "fucking--! Fine. 5 minutes. Go nuts." 🤣

    • @wordswordswords8203
      @wordswordswords8203 3 года назад +28

      yea, exactly.

    • @zaboomafooba
      @zaboomafooba 3 года назад +13

      I love it so much lol

    • @user-ef5zq4cg5o
      @user-ef5zq4cg5o 3 года назад +10

      You mean 0:17 ?

    • @EightyFiveMillion
      @EightyFiveMillion 3 года назад +4

      Apes dont cuss tho...

    • @nia.d3356
      @nia.d3356 3 года назад +15

      the guy did everything right too , he basically did his best in gorilla body language to appear like a relaxed unintrested submissive gorilla. They knew he was diffrent but the also knew he was making no threats. what an amazing exchange from one ape to another eh ?

  • @johnstones339
    @johnstones339 3 года назад +2257

    "Dad can we eat it?"
    "No son, humans carry all kinds of diseases"

    • @johnstones339
      @johnstones339 3 года назад +115

      @Logia dude snowflake

    • @Timothy2706
      @Timothy2706 3 года назад +46

      Gorillas don't eat meat.

    • @Ciara991x
      @Ciara991x 3 года назад +4

      Lmao 😂

    • @johnstones339
      @johnstones339 3 года назад +18

      @jimrayner100 holy shit it's a fucking joke, are you a millennial or a Karen?

    • @johnstones339
      @johnstones339 3 года назад +8

      @jimrayner100 maybe you should develop a sense of humor fuckface

  • @eddiewinehosen6665
    @eddiewinehosen6665 4 месяца назад +1

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

  • @madddsss6326
    @madddsss6326 4 месяца назад

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

  • @chrisgill1302
    @chrisgill1302 3 года назад +2787

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

  • @michaellorah9051
    @michaellorah9051 3 года назад +3042

    Alternate title: Alpha male let's his kids harass an elderly man then farts in his face as he leaves

    • @AdamasutojrAJR
      @AdamasutojrAJR 3 года назад +124

      Dominance at it's finest

    • @AK-jt7kh
      @AK-jt7kh 3 года назад +14

      I noticed that too 🤣

    • @awillaims8653
      @awillaims8653 3 года назад +27

      The disrespect ☠️😂

    • @Spiritual_AJ01
      @Spiritual_AJ01 3 года назад

      Lol

    • @jonastronaut2942
      @jonastronaut2942 3 года назад +55

      When a gorilla farts next to you, he didn't fart, you did. Just accept that.

  • @sroberts605
    @sroberts605 Месяц назад

    Unbelievably gentle and careful not to hurt, as if they know the difference in strength.

  • @justconcentrate9843
    @justconcentrate9843 10 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @chardechada8886
    @chardechada8886 3 года назад +2049

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

  • @verbalwound5874
    @verbalwound5874 3 года назад +1469

    John: getting smashed in the head by gorillas
    Cameraman: Tell me how you're feeling John.

  • @wernerheuser634
    @wernerheuser634 9 месяцев назад +1

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

  • @ryanenglish9131
    @ryanenglish9131 10 месяцев назад +2

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

  • @ThePandaBrawler
    @ThePandaBrawler 3 года назад +1198

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

    • @IkramHalimon
      @IkramHalimon 3 года назад +1

      Noice

    • @KevinGost99
      @KevinGost99 3 года назад +30

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

    •  3 года назад +6

      It may have Covid-19!!

    • @nito2032
      @nito2032 3 года назад +7

      @@KevinGost99 oof

    • @fevreject6319
      @fevreject6319 3 года назад +3

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

  • @Electronic424
    @Electronic424 4 года назад +2561

    Plot twist: the camera guy is in a gorilla suit

  • @tracy9792
    @tracy9792 10 месяцев назад +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. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ApertureAce
    @ApertureAce 6 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful creatures. It's uncanny how much I feel like I can interpret just from the body language of the gorillas. To meet a gorilla, I can imagine it would be terrifying, but at the same time an absolutely magical experience!

  • @bannanasteel7231
    @bannanasteel7231 2 года назад +3609

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

    • @wiredgamez9929
      @wiredgamez9929 2 года назад +184

      Mannn. That's EVERDAY life 😑

    • @alextrabal6500
      @alextrabal6500 2 года назад +14

      You are sure about that?

    • @bannanasteel7231
      @bannanasteel7231 2 года назад +528

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

    • @alextrabal6500
      @alextrabal6500 2 года назад +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 2 года назад +295

      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.

  • @iceseic
    @iceseic 3 года назад +1037

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

    • @purrformance
      @purrformance 3 года назад

      Wut

    • @UndertakerU2ber
      @UndertakerU2ber 3 года назад +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 3 года назад +1

      @@UndertakerU2ber I think RUclips 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 3 года назад +1

      I love that silver chariot profile pic

    • @mrd2342
      @mrd2342 2 года назад

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

  • @Chris.in.taiwan
    @Chris.in.taiwan 11 месяцев назад +2

    Good thing he was holding a camera, because the cameraman never dies.

  • @lixosogamertrashgamer2951
    @lixosogamertrashgamer2951 3 года назад +2956

    This is exactly the way my family acted when i brought my gf in house for the first time.

  • @dan-st3tw
    @dan-st3tw 4 года назад +5097

    only reason he didnt stand up was because his balls were weighing him down

    • @apeflawless
      @apeflawless 4 года назад +290

      Standing up would have been instant death.

    • @ahhahhahaah
      @ahhahhahaah 4 года назад +44

      @@apeflawless :O really?!?!

    • @apeflawless
      @apeflawless 4 года назад +13

      @@ahhahhahaah Please prove me wrong.

    • @StoicTrader-
      @StoicTrader- 4 года назад +198

      @@apeflawless He's asking you. Not challenging what you said.

    • @apeflawless
      @apeflawless 4 года назад +4

      @@StoicTrader- Same answer :)

  • @TonyEnglandUK
    @TonyEnglandUK 5 месяцев назад +4

    Look at that immense physical power when he casually strolls away at 2:43

  • @TonyGalactic
    @TonyGalactic 11 месяцев назад +2

    That encounter was amazing. The tension in the air was thick, but the guy did a great job holding his nerve.

  • @satrickptar6265
    @satrickptar6265 3 года назад +1760

    Plot Twist: The Gorillas are actually on a field trip.
    Gorilla: So here folks is a hairless primeate with a camera. No worries, he is docile.

    • @user-ok8dd5el9i
      @user-ok8dd5el9i 3 года назад +2

      Hate to be that guy but it’s ‘primate’ normally idc but 90% of my life is spent around animals so it bugs me a little

    • @satrickptar6265
      @satrickptar6265 3 года назад +12

      @@user-ok8dd5el9i thanks, I didn't notice that I put primeape (which is a pokemon 🤦🏻‍♂️) and techinically you're an animal too so you're dealing with animals 100% of the time.

    • @gojirathebirb
      @gojirathebirb 3 года назад +6

      @@satrickptar6265 I just want to say...
      that your name is genius. I love it.

    • @rubyontiveros7677
      @rubyontiveros7677 3 года назад

      😂

    • @RealD8
      @RealD8 3 года назад

      @@satrickptar6265 "He is a fighting type and is weak against wgat type kids?... that's right flying and psychic"

  • @neilrinaz8586
    @neilrinaz8586 3 года назад +1564

    “Cousin? Cousin? Are you listening? Cousin?”
    *Pause*
    “They’re as stupid as we thought, Kerchak. Let’s go.”

    • @magnagermania9311
      @magnagermania9311 3 года назад +52

      Don't get too close, these humans are dangerous. They kil for fun and eat pizza with pineapple

    • @CamJones2000
      @CamJones2000 3 года назад +5

      @@magnagermania9311 wth? 😂

    • @hyrumcannon3789
      @hyrumcannon3789 3 года назад +5

      @@magnagermania9311 lmao I love the reasoning

    • @fbiagent3998
      @fbiagent3998 3 года назад +1

      @@magnagermania9311 Eating pizza with pineapple? Omg, that's the most vile thing I've heard.