I love how the silverback just decides to sit and watch! Silverback: Ok kids I'll let you see the human for three minutes! I'll be right back here if he gives you any trouble.
That part, were the silver back moved the child away from the guy, as if he wanted the child to stop bothering him, its so awesome how they have certain similarities as us.
OMG!!!!! While I watched this, my heart was pounding, I was holding my breath, had tears in my eyes and almost felt like I was right there experiencing it with you. What an amazing encounter!
@@vaughnreedjr6592 there are multiple animals that are known to kill for fun, preform gang violence and rape. yes humans do bad things to but were animals as well.
That was absolutely amazing to see the young & then the female grooming the gentleman. What a once in a life time experience. Thank you for sharing it with the world!
Thats freaking amazing. The hairs on the back of my neck were standing up. If I were you I wouldn't know if I would freak out or be happy for the experience.
OMG, this is so wildly exciting! I wish I was there. I just love that huge male, so calm, overseeing the whole thing, he knows it's his big family and he is one huge alpha male, the Boss! LOL... this is tremendous. Thank you for sharing!
The joyous wonder of John's smile is priceless! I felt like I was sitting in his place as I watched. Powerfully moving and fascinating. And as a human who shares her life with a budgie (parakeet), I can attest to the extreme pleasure of being preened by a creature - there's nothing like it! Great appreciation for this vid and for the friend who forwarded the link.
Thank you so much for sharing! I saw gorillas in Bwindi 5 years ago and it was an amazing experience. It's hard to explain the rush of emotions I felt when I first saw them. I had a big grin on my face and tears in my eyes the whole time. They were beautiful and I felt an immediate and touching kinship with them.
+Kefira14 Damn, didn't know a gentle giant would fucking decimate the offspring of another ( unrelated )male as soon as he takes over. That's like being beaten by a step father. When it comes down to it, we aren't too different.. We fight for control. It's just that we seek to control different variables and subjects instead.
AWACS There can be other unrelated male gorillas in groups, they aren't always violent towards each other. What did I say in my other comment? They don't get aggressive unless they feel threatened or provoked. I have never heard of a gorilla doing that, lions on the other hand are notorious for killing offspring of another male. You sure your talking about gorillas? If you are do you mind providing me with a link to where it says this?
+Kefira14 Oh piss off hippie, Gorillas tend to get into fights all the time beating each other to death. Wonder why they act so peaceful in this video? Because they're a family. How often do you see mothers and fathers beating their children to death? That said they're very alike us in their behaviour and interesting to study but don't act like they're nicer. Humans are still the most altruistic animal to be discovered.
This was amazing! I am so jealous! An experience of a lifetime and if we humans could learn to be this civilized oh what a beautiful place planet earth could be.
Beautiful video, but this doesn't look very "wild" or "impenetrable forest" to me, unless the gorillas are the ones who built these pathways and lamps. You can even see a couple passing by, and another man filming just behind the troop. This troop is used to humans. The danger was low.
Amazing and incredibly risky situation. I can´t imagine the feelings at the moment when the silver back sat behind you with the little babies around you. congratulations!!!!!!
This was truly amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. The smile on your face John was something you cannot pretend. To be that close to the silverback and to have them groom you like that, I had a smile from ear to ear and I could only imagine how you were feeling.
Amazing. Watching this interaction with such majestic creatures makes me feel like a guest on this planet. How can I hate the world yet love the world so much at the same time?
That is probably one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. What an experience that must have been. I am definitely adding this to my favourites!
This video brought tears (joyful ones) to my eyes. Jonathan, you are blessed to have had that experience. I cannot imagine how you must have felt during and after that outrageous encounter!
THAT WAS INCREDIBLE! What a once-in-a-lifetime experience! I was excited just to watch, but can only imagine his excitement by having the gorillas THAT CLOSE! The silverback can rip a man apart, but to watch how gentle he is makes me cry happy tears. Did you notice him "discipling" some of the young? It was quite amazing. THANKS for sharing! That totally made my week!
I've been to see the Gorillas in Rwanda and even though you stay a good distance away from them per the rules that the guides give you, the gorillas often don't follow those rules! I had a 400lb silver back walk right past me, 3 feet away. Scary and exhilarating. This guy did the right thing. He sat still and remained extremely submissive. What an amazing video.
What an incredible encounter!! No words can express what this video makes me feel...the closest I can get is 'wonder', 'enchanted', 'awestruck'!! This must have been one of those moments in your life that was a high point!! Thank you for sharing it with us!!
This was one of the most amazing things i have ever seen, it made me cry and smile at the same time, How beautiful were they, Loved the guys reaction, if only the world could be in awe like him : ) x
I just came back from Rwanda and had the opportunity to go gorilla tracking while I was there. An amazing experience to be sure, but nothing like what you all saw. Thank you for sharing!!
I was completely taken by this video and this action. I never felt for a moment that he was in danger at all. Even if he had made gestures or eye contact, in my feelings, I believe he was always safe. Thank you so very much for sharing this beautiful bit of life.
So many amazing moments in this. Love the way the male nudges his baby to move away. Love the female who smells his face. Love the way so many of them pick at his hair and groom him. What an amazing experience. Thank you for sharing!
How divine!! To capture that encounter on film is priceless and shows how ignorant so many humans can be when it comes to interacting with primates. Thanks for the great clip.
I am incredibly jealous!! They chose the interaction... on their terms!!! Knowing animal behavior-- I am speechless.my life would be complete by an encounter such as yours...thank you for sharing
I remember like it was yesterday the first time I came within 10 feet of a giant humpbacked whale. It is something I will never forget. The experience you had with these silverbacks is 100 times more exciting... how wonderful for you. You must be a special person... those animals can tell...
I cannot even imagine what an awe inspiring and surreal moment this must have been for you! A once in a lifetime experience! Absolutely stunning! Thanks so much for sharing this special moment....
I think it helped that you didn't know what was going on behind you - you absolutely behaved in the correct way - what an incredible and lucky experience - amazing!
This is simply amazing! I am in awe. I have watched this video about 20 times and I get goosebumps at every viewing! What a magical and truly unique experience for Mr. King! I just cannot imagine what that must have felt like. The animal kingdom is a remarkable, precious, beautiful thing. We ALL need to respect and protect it! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience!! Gonna go watch it again........
my wife and i just watched your encounter and we both smiled through the whole thing it was amazing...you are so lucky also to have it on video it was no doubt a very rate event. i only hope our 6 month old daughter will be able to experience something like that one day. a special youtube post this one thank you!
Without a shadow of a doubt, one of most beautiful and moving pieces of amateur video I have ever seen. A more graphic illustration of what can happen in human/animal interaction when all conduct themselves appropriately.
OMG my heart would be racing too....What a life changing experience! We can't lose this strand of the web of nature. I will prosess this video with awe! Thanks for sharing!
I love how the silverback just decides to sit and watch!
Silverback: Ok kids I'll let you see the human for three minutes! I'll be right back here if he gives you any trouble.
A beautiful display of respect from both species
That part, were the silver back moved the child away from the guy, as if he wanted the child to stop bothering him, its so awesome how they have certain similarities as us.
jason xxl I think it was more to protect the child from the human.
How has your life changed ,think back to when you posted this comment
@@vxxxx9557how has yours?
Blessed to have been kissed and accepted by nature...beautiful. Spiritual...I want to experience this
This moment when Man is reminded he is part of Nature brings tears to my eyes.
OMG!!!!! While I watched this, my heart was pounding, I was holding my breath, had tears in my eyes and almost felt like I was right there experiencing it with you. What an amazing encounter!
What an incredible once in a life time experience! You were so lucky to have a friend record it !
OMG!... You were sooooo lucky!... I am soooo jealous!... This experience, you will never forget!
"Tell me what you're feeling right now John, the silverback is just behind you." John: "A slight mushiness in my underwear".
you made me smile ;)
When the king says it's time to go it's time to go
Loved when the silver-back moved the baby along, that was so cute. Thanks for posting this.
That is simply amazing. I mean, wow! How intense an experience that must have been.
Just plain amazing this is such a peaceful symbol of what life on earth is all about they are just like us minus the evil greed and selfishness
@Tyrone JR ya it's just liberal thinking to point out 1 time a monkey doesnt rip off the face of a tourist and say "all animals are like this" lol
@Tyrone JR animals do care . Human killed way more than animals.
@@HypnoManSweger liberals and conservatives.
@@vaughnreedjr6592 there are multiple animals that are known to kill for fun, preform gang violence and rape. yes humans do bad things to but were animals as well.
Watching this, my anxiety shot through the roof. When the silver back paused at the 2:21 mark made me twitch a little. Awesome video.
That was absolutely amazing to see the young & then the female grooming the gentleman. What a once in a life time experience. Thank you for sharing it with the world!
How remarkable! I love how the Silverback was just watching you so calmly the entire time. Truly a wonderful experience!
Thats freaking amazing. The hairs on the back of my neck were standing up. If I were you I wouldn't know if I would freak out or be happy for the experience.
If I was that guy, my face during this entire time would have been the same. :O !!
Incredible! What an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience. I loved how he was beaming from ear to ear after the Silverbacks started to walk away.
Harmony affects everything it touches~* I would say you were in perfect harmony. Love this!
what an honor!
OMG, this is so wildly exciting! I wish I was there. I just love that huge male, so calm, overseeing the whole thing, he knows it's his big family and he is one huge alpha male, the Boss! LOL... this is tremendous. Thank you for sharing!
Wow! Totally amazing! Wish I could have that experience! Memory of a life time! Congrats!
The joyous wonder of John's smile is priceless! I felt like I was sitting in his place as I watched. Powerfully moving and fascinating. And as a human who shares her life with a budgie (parakeet), I can attest to the extreme pleasure of being preened by a creature - there's nothing like it! Great appreciation for this vid and for the friend who forwarded the link.
Amazing !
You could tell the father didn't really know if he should trust him or not
Absolutely incredible video. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Thank you so much for sharing! I saw gorillas in Bwindi 5 years ago and it was an amazing experience. It's hard to explain the rush of emotions I felt when I first saw them. I had a big grin on my face and tears in my eyes the whole time. They were beautiful and I felt an immediate and touching kinship with them.
So much like humans, except for the propensity for sudden mindless violence (Ours, not theirs).
+Kefira14 Damn, didn't know a gentle giant would fucking decimate the offspring of another ( unrelated )male as soon as he takes over. That's like being beaten by a step father. When it comes down to it, we aren't too different.. We fight for control. It's just that we seek to control different variables and subjects instead.
AWACS There can be other unrelated male gorillas in groups, they aren't always violent towards each other. What did I say in my other comment? They don't get aggressive unless they feel threatened or provoked. I have never heard of a gorilla doing that, lions on the other hand are notorious for killing offspring of another male. You sure your talking about gorillas? If you are do you mind providing me with a link to where it says this?
+Kefira14 Oh piss off hippie, Gorillas tend to get into fights all the time beating each other to death. Wonder why they act so peaceful in this video? Because they're a family. How often do you see mothers and fathers beating their children to death?
That said they're very alike us in their behaviour and interesting to study but don't act like they're nicer. Humans are still the most altruistic animal to be discovered.
+Kefira14 lol your a goon.
dorito san Give me something else to work with if you mean to insult me because hell...
I probably would have shit my pants.
Truly an amazing video. I can only imagine the mixed feeling that guy must have had. His laugh at the end is a mixture of joy and relief.
This was amazing! I am so jealous! An experience of a lifetime and if we humans could learn to be this civilized oh what a beautiful place planet earth could be.
must have been an amazing experience!
Silverback didn't like the females being close to him...check out the last glance he gave before walking away...scary!
You were a brave soul!
I don't think I've ever seen a bigger smile on a person's face before. A moment of a lifetime!
That was absolutely mind-boggling!!!! I would give anything to have an experience like that!
Beautiful video, but this doesn't look very "wild" or "impenetrable forest" to me, unless the gorillas are the ones who built these pathways and lamps.
You can even see a couple passing by, and another man filming just behind the troop.
This troop is used to humans. The danger was low.
WOW!!!
That encounter was incredible! And the feeling at the end...nothing beats a natural high like that.
Wow I really envy the guy! So glad he had this moment to remember.
Who Rang The Dinner Gong ??? : ))
this made me weep ... in a good way. After having a most awful few days, watching this has healed my heart a little .... I feel so humble - wow!
Sigh, you’re so blessed to have that once in a lifetime rare experience. Few humans will ever be so fortunate.
Amazing and incredibly risky situation. I can´t imagine the feelings at the moment when the silver back sat behind you with the little babies around you. congratulations!!!!!!
This was truly amazing. Thanks so much for sharing. The smile on your face John was something you cannot pretend. To be that close to the silverback and to have them groom you like that, I had a smile from ear to ear and I could only imagine how you were feeling.
A moment of pure joy! You were given a gift and reposnded in appreciation.
Thank you for sharing!
What a VERY F'N AMAZING display of how very affectionate that these creatures can be. Thanks for the upload:)
Amazing. Watching this interaction with such majestic creatures makes me feel like a guest on this planet. How can I hate the world yet love the world so much at the same time?
How else could you watch this and just think "what a cool experience this has to be for this guy" Priceless, it made his trip!!!
That is probably one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. What an experience that must have been. I am definitely adding this to my favourites!
That was fantastic ! The utter joy on your face was beautiful !
This video brought tears (joyful ones) to my eyes. Jonathan, you are blessed to have had that experience. I cannot imagine how you must have felt during and after that outrageous encounter!
This is breath taking scene to witness. Thank you so much for sharing this experience with us. This will truly be a story passed down for generations.
I kept saying "oh my god" and covering my mouth when i was watching.
Amazing ...
THAT WAS INCREDIBLE! What a once-in-a-lifetime experience! I was excited just to watch, but can only imagine his excitement by having the gorillas THAT CLOSE! The silverback can rip a man apart, but to watch how gentle he is makes me cry happy tears. Did you notice him "discipling" some of the young? It was quite amazing. THANKS for sharing! That totally made my week!
I've been to see the Gorillas in Rwanda and even though you stay a good distance away from them per the rules that the guides give you, the gorillas often don't follow those rules! I had a 400lb silver back walk right past me, 3 feet away. Scary and exhilarating. This guy did the right thing. He sat still and remained extremely submissive. What an amazing video.
What an incredible encounter!! No words can express what this video makes me feel...the closest I can get is 'wonder', 'enchanted', 'awestruck'!! This must have been one of those moments in your life that was a high point!! Thank you for sharing it with us!!
This was one of the most amazing things i have ever seen, it made me cry and smile at the same time, How beautiful were they, Loved the guys reaction, if only the world could be in awe like him : ) x
I just came back from Rwanda and had the opportunity to go gorilla tracking while I was there. An amazing experience to be sure, but nothing like what you all saw. Thank you for sharing!!
Amazing, one of the most amazing things I've ever seen
I loved, loved, loved the added music. Thank you for sharing this magical experience.
I was completely taken by this video and this action. I never felt for a moment that he was in danger at all. Even if he had made gestures or eye contact, in my feelings, I believe he was always safe. Thank you so very much for sharing this beautiful bit of life.
John really does blend in with his black shirt and silver hair... they think he's one of theirs lmao
I love their excitement and reverence.
Oh my goodness!!!! I would have panicked...how did he stay so calm!? That was breathtaking to watch...thank you for sharing!
So many amazing moments in this. Love the way the male nudges his baby to move away. Love the female who smells his face. Love the way so many of them pick at his hair and groom him. What an amazing experience. Thank you for sharing!
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John! there is the purest look of joy on your face! God has Blessed YOU!
How divine!! To capture that encounter on film is priceless and shows how ignorant so many humans can be when it comes to interacting with primates. Thanks for the great clip.
Wow... I am absolutely awestruck by this video. That is so, so amazing... how gentle they are, how curious. Thank you so much for sharing this video!
Once in a lifetime! There are no words to describe how beautiful.you looked absolutely terrified and in awe. LUCKY
Thank you so much for sharing this experience with us - I am so envious!
That has to be one of the coolest experiences ever! Thanks for catching it on camera!
incredible, i keep watching this again and again, thank you
nádhera, perfektný zážitok som mala, a viem i predstaviť pocity toho pána, fantastické
I am incredibly jealous!! They chose the interaction... on their terms!!! Knowing animal behavior-- I am speechless.my life would be complete by an encounter such as yours...thank you for sharing
I remember like it was yesterday the first time I came within 10 feet of a giant humpbacked whale. It is something I will never forget. The experience you had with these silverbacks is 100 times more exciting... how wonderful for you. You must be a special person... those animals can tell...
one of the rare videos on youtube wich i watched without skipping anything.. awesome
Such a precious video!!!! I love the Mountain Gorrilla!!!!
Omg amazing, that must have been such an emotional rush!!!
Wow, that put a huge smile on my face! How fantastic, how inspiring and how blessed! John your a lucky guy! Brave too!
LOst for words except to say that the human species could learn a lot from these gentle creatures,,,,,beautiful.
I cannot even imagine what an awe inspiring and surreal moment this must have been for you! A once in a lifetime experience! Absolutely stunning! Thanks so much for sharing this special moment....
There is no other word to describe this other than incredible.
My jaw dropped-is till hanging from watching this. This is an amazing display.
I love this! I want to be friends with John as his reaction is priceless!
I think it helped that you didn't know what was going on behind you - you absolutely behaved in the correct way - what an incredible and lucky experience - amazing!
This is simply amazing! I am in awe. I have watched this video about 20 times and I get goosebumps at every viewing! What a magical and truly unique experience for Mr. King! I just cannot imagine what that must have felt like. The animal kingdom is a remarkable, precious, beautiful thing. We ALL need to respect and protect it! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience!! Gonna go watch it again........
Dear sir, you were really blessed! And that giant silverback, just sitting there! Wonderful!
This was one of the most amazing videos I've ever seen.
my wife and i just watched your encounter and we both smiled through the whole thing it was amazing...you are so lucky also to have it on video it was no doubt a very rate event. i only hope our 6 month old daughter will be able to experience something like that one day. a special youtube post this one thank you!
Wow...that gave ME goosebumps! Such beautiful beings.
THIS... Is what UA-cam is about! Sharing the great moments we have in our lives. Awesome!
Without a shadow of a doubt, one of most beautiful and moving pieces of amateur video I have ever seen. A more graphic illustration of what can happen in human/animal interaction when all conduct themselves appropriately.
OMG! Wonderful. that brought tears to my eyes. Wow. Just WOW!!!
That was AMAZING!! And frightning at the same time. I was holding my breath. Just incredible! :D
I'm left breathless. Beautiful!
Love the look on the guys face! Pure bliss :)
Love love love this! Made my day! It was sweet and funny and wonderful all at the same time!
This is so amazing! I would be equal parts terrified, awed, and elated! I'm fully jealous of his experience.
OMG my heart would be racing too....What a life changing experience! We can't lose this strand of the web of nature. I will prosess this video with awe! Thanks for sharing!