Heart-warming moment WILD GORILLAS accept Damian Aspinall's wife Victoria - OFFICIAL VIDEO

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  • Опубліковано 13 вер 2017
  • In June 2017 our Chairman, Damian Aspinall and his wife, Victoria, made a special trip to our project in Gabon to oversee the transfer of a young gorilla group from the sanctuary where they met, to our Gorilla Protection Project in the Batéké Plateau National Park.
    During their trip, Damian and Victoria met up with Djalta and Ima; two male gorillas from Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent, who made the journey back to the wild in 2003.
    To find out more about our gorilla reintroduction projects and to support The Aspinall Foundation’s vital conservation work please visit:
    www.aspinallfoundation.org/th...
    Filmed by Madeleine Farley

КОМЕНТАРІ • 22 тис.

  • @Farvaman423
    @Farvaman423 3 роки тому +9245

    It’s all fun and games till the gorilla text your wife at 3 am with “you up”

    • @jsiszero
      @jsiszero 3 роки тому +179

      What up bae

    • @dash4800
      @dash4800 3 роки тому +145

      i was thinking this is about to turn into some x rated cuckold video. If that gorilla wanted to take his chick right there he couldnt do shit about it

    • @adambrehm2432
      @adambrehm2432 3 роки тому +20

      Perfect

    • @Farvaman423
      @Farvaman423 3 роки тому +17

      dash4800 THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING

    • @luisdaniel7027
      @luisdaniel7027 3 роки тому +13

      Lmao

  • @janithpubudu8227
    @janithpubudu8227 3 роки тому +22317

    Damien - "hello, this is my wife"
    Gorilla - " our wife"

  • @catherinelynn7756
    @catherinelynn7756 10 місяців тому +871

    He handled everything he touched so delicately. His handling of the hat, like he was very aware of his own strength. Such a beautiful boy. Such a beautiful family.

    • @HOLLASOUNDS
      @HOLLASOUNDS 8 місяців тому +11

      Ofcourse they moderate there strength the same as We do, you would not handle a cat or rabbit with the same strength and you would with a human child.

    • @plkaso7515
      @plkaso7515 8 місяців тому +11

      @@HOLLASOUNDS Yes, but it's also amazing to see them do acts that we do in similar ways, including picking at his eye, holding the hat, and showing affection to the humans. It can give perspective about our own actions in ways we hadn't considered. It can also make you think about the relationship between sentience and intelligence too, eh?

    • @HOLLASOUNDS
      @HOLLASOUNDS 8 місяців тому +1

      @@plkaso7515 What Makes Apes more interactive with humans is that We are also Apes and We both see the similarities because We function the same, with the same genetic material and similar political structures especially in Chimpanzees.

    • @Kbax3614
      @Kbax3614 3 місяці тому

      @@plkaso7515man they live in the wild. They have better skills in strenght area and control

    • @plkaso7515
      @plkaso7515 3 місяці тому

      @@Kbax3614 Yes, but their differences don't discount their similarities with us.

  • @novelseater3664
    @novelseater3664 Рік тому +1044

    5:40 The way he places his hand over hers shows that they're not just brainless animals. Gorillas and elephants are my favorites. True gentle giants that can be very deadly when threatened

    • @jamesabestos2800
      @jamesabestos2800 11 місяців тому +20

      @leod5232 they tend to be strong as us, if not stronger, but don't incur the wrath of a chimpanzee.
      Bonbos are Peaceful. Orangutan are the smartest.

    • @dydx_
      @dydx_ 10 місяців тому +5

      @@camilaml2388 What are you even talking about. This is common knowledge you are taught around grade 7 or 8 in biology. Like, come on dude

    • @olultimateX
      @olultimateX 10 місяців тому +1

      I would not call an elephant a gentle giant

    • @novelseater3664
      @novelseater3664 10 місяців тому +13

      @@olultimateX But it is still a gentle giant, it is very intelligent and knows when someone means them harm

    • @ToxicAvengerCleanYourMind
      @ToxicAvengerCleanYourMind 10 місяців тому

      Brainless!? Why would you even think that to begin with? It's sad your school didn't teach you about animals... Probably too busy with the gender curriculum which actually pisses me off because I see more and more young people only appreciating themselves and not this wonderful world around you outside of what you're being taught.
      I'm glad you're starting to look around you for once and not just at your face in your camera phone

  • @itsmuath5379
    @itsmuath5379 4 роки тому +12819

    He’s that one friend she told you to not worry about

  • @notgaryoldman1178
    @notgaryoldman1178 3 роки тому +20276

    Imagine walking through the jungle and a gorilla comes around the corner wearing a baseball cap.

    • @edgewizz862
      @edgewizz862 3 роки тому +373

      Omg this cracked me up lol

    • @SugarRayValentine
      @SugarRayValentine 3 роки тому +208

      @@jzizzles7799 quite racist and not funny at all

    • @syres_
      @syres_ 3 роки тому +472

      @@SugarRayValentine it was pretty funny

    • @SugarRayValentine
      @SugarRayValentine 3 роки тому +73

      @@syres_ yeah to racist idiot sure

    • @ddldoo
      @ddldoo 3 роки тому +77

      and tells you: YO

  • @dystopian..
    @dystopian.. 8 місяців тому +273

    I’m speechless. So intelligent and majestic. We can never allow them to be gone.

    • @Mautiks
      @Mautiks 6 місяців тому

      Luckily for you, you will never have to worry about it because when their time comes, extinction will be inevitable.
      Nothing lasts forever.
      We won’t even be to save humanity when the time comes.
      99% of all species that have ever lived on earth are extinct.
      Species will continue to go extinct, and new life forms will evolve, until the planet is no longer habitable.

  • @harshlondhekar7656
    @harshlondhekar7656 11 місяців тому +100

    Damian : meet my wife Victoria
    Gorilla : our wife

  • @rasmussvensson2688
    @rasmussvensson2688 3 роки тому +6977

    Damian: this is my wife Gorilla: You mean OUR wife

  • @vunguyenchannel
    @vunguyenchannel 3 роки тому +2625

    Everybody gangsta until the gorilla's wife show up

    • @David_Scar
      @David_Scar 3 роки тому +44

      😂😂

    • @orianawr9579
      @orianawr9579 3 роки тому +33

      Underrated

    • @theresashaw5027
      @theresashaw5027 3 роки тому +169

      Who is dis bish with banana color hair you was messing with Mike?

    • @David_Scar
      @David_Scar 3 роки тому +17

      @@theresashaw5027 😂 you're awesome...

    • @DJKAFRUNEN
      @DJKAFRUNEN 3 роки тому +15

      @Theresa Shaw "Mike"😂😂

  • @abrielrobertsson4160
    @abrielrobertsson4160 9 місяців тому +152

    These animals are so gentle and extremely intelligent. I know we are closely related to them, but it's fascinating to witness how human their expressions and actions are. He doesn't know who she is and yet after only one time seeing her, he is showing her his full affection and attention. So sweet. Btw, I find it hilarious that the other gorilla was sitting there like watching a tv show and wondering what's gonna happen next lol.

    • @HOLLASOUNDS
      @HOLLASOUNDS 8 місяців тому

      If there was more people like this man using his wealth to save wild apes that would be wonderful, sadly however it's not enough and with correct deforestation, all great apes including Chimpanzees, Orangutans, and Gorilla will be extinct in the wild by 2050.

    • @holygeneration7
      @holygeneration7 8 місяців тому

      Well God gave man dominion over the animals and Adam even named them all one by one...THE WORD says so.

    • @God-ch8lq
      @God-ch8lq 7 місяців тому +5

      the brightest gorillas overlap with the dullest humans

    • @HOLLASOUNDS
      @HOLLASOUNDS 7 місяців тому +2

      @@God-ch8lq No they dont lol, Gorilla have the intelligence level required by the life they live, and there physical build is alot to do with that.

    • @rita2774
      @rita2774 7 місяців тому +1

      @@HOLLASOUNDSJust because they’re physically advantaged doesn’t mean they’re not intelligent. You can tell by this video and other studies how close we are to other great apes.

  • @crispycritter143
    @crispycritter143 9 місяців тому +114

    I love how the gorilla didn’t rip their arms off and beat them with it. So perfect. 🥰

    • @paolorossi5989
      @paolorossi5989 9 місяців тому +15

      Chimps do exactly that.

    • @TruFrag
      @TruFrag 9 місяців тому +7

      Thats captive Chimpanzees that do that

    • @solinvictus2045
      @solinvictus2045 4 місяці тому +9

      ​@@TruFrag nope it's the ones in the wild aswell

    • @zekidanm880
      @zekidanm880 2 місяці тому +1

      You wished? 😊

    • @tufab3494
      @tufab3494 2 місяці тому +6

      Gorillas don't do that, specially in the wild where they walk around in groups. Gorillas are very peaceful

  • @calculator4482
    @calculator4482 3 роки тому +4957

    Gorilla: "nice hat"
    _takes the hat away_
    Humans: * Laughing *
    Gorilla: "nice wife"
    Human: .........

  • @tayoffbeat
    @tayoffbeat 3 роки тому +3170

    Gorilla: puts on hat
    *everyone laught*
    “Somethings funny?”

    • @elijahhall4578
      @elijahhall4578 3 роки тому +40

      The way he took off the hat was like he was really saying that😂😂

    • @maxhck0487
      @maxhck0487 3 роки тому +3

      😂😂😂😂

    • @shaneoneill7680
      @shaneoneill7680 3 роки тому +2

      If Joe pesci was a gorilla

    • @DipnSleep
      @DipnSleep 3 роки тому

      lmao

    • @TNovix
      @TNovix 3 роки тому

      I mean, the Ape has the drip

  • @summerschafer170
    @summerschafer170 5 місяців тому +37

    How he holds her hand at the end breaks me every time! What a dream encounter! ❤

  • @Gentleman2019
    @Gentleman2019 5 місяців тому +24

    I think Mr.Gorilla had recognized the difference between a normal looking woman, and a drop dead gorgeous delicate one!

  • @abuzaryt2483
    @abuzaryt2483 3 роки тому +8340

    Pure ganster, he immediately went for the sideways cap

    • @meloncigar
      @meloncigar 3 роки тому +65

      BAHHAHA BYEEE

    • @massivetree7937
      @massivetree7937 3 роки тому +123

      He holds his gun that way too.

    • @theresashaw5027
      @theresashaw5027 3 роки тому +63

      Mr.Steal you're girl& leave 🤷‍♀️😂

    • @robertmukiibi2632
      @robertmukiibi2632 3 роки тому +23

      Was waiting for him to put his thing, in her thing

    • @emorgoth2k971
      @emorgoth2k971 3 роки тому +6

      @@theresashaw5027 eats, shoots, and leaves

  • @BiohazardBunney
    @BiohazardBunney 3 роки тому +5288

    It's weird that such a scary noise is actually a friendly greeting

    • @jimhutcho1083
      @jimhutcho1083 3 роки тому +120

      Well I guess it's what's we're used to and what they're used to

    • @cretinousswine8234
      @cretinousswine8234 3 роки тому +387

      They probably find human laughter to be weird and disconcerting

    • @jimhutcho1083
      @jimhutcho1083 3 роки тому +161

      @@cretinousswine8234 laughter among some primates is basically saying 'theres danger nearby' I think

    • @mikayla7260
      @mikayla7260 3 роки тому +14

      Jim Hutcho exactly what I was gonna say

    • @mikayla7260
      @mikayla7260 3 роки тому +85

      Souf FC I’ve even heard not to smile at certain wild animals especially primates since that can be seen at a fighting and antagonizing gesture to them

  • @marygaywood3731
    @marygaywood3731 Рік тому +130

    I think Damian's work returning Gorillas to the wild is amazing. Well done Damian and The Aspinall Foundation ❤

    • @HOLLASOUNDS
      @HOLLASOUNDS 8 місяців тому +4

      He has dedicated his entire life and resources to helping endangered animals, if only there was more like him. Greater apes are set for extinction by 2050 at current rates of habitat loss. Two football fields of forrest are cut down or burned every 20 minutes 24,7. It's a disaster.

  • @1PITIFULDUDE
    @1PITIFULDUDE Рік тому +31

    Who wouldn't be smitten with your wife, she's an angel.

  • @breem4358
    @breem4358 3 роки тому +7997

    When he put on the hat and everyone laughed he looked at them like “wtf y’all laughing at”

  • @briant4266
    @briant4266 4 роки тому +3762

    BLONDE WOMAN ENTERS JUNGLE.
    Gorilla: So you ever been to the top of the Empire State Building?

    • @robertstark8965
      @robertstark8965 4 роки тому +26

      Best comment)))))))

    • @zombi3993
      @zombi3993 4 роки тому +6

      watch Animal Farce , a comedy movie inspired by Animal Farm , on you tube. in 12 parts.

    • @BigL0824
      @BigL0824 4 роки тому +16

      LMFAOOOOOOOOOO 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @danbytp
      @danbytp 4 роки тому +5

      Wink,wink,nudge,nudge,know what I mean,know what I mean?😉🦍

    • @hippo780
      @hippo780 4 роки тому +4

      Brian have you ever thought of being a comedian

  • @user-ur3br6qy1j
    @user-ur3br6qy1j 5 місяців тому +6

    When he puts his hand over hers at the end, that speaks volumes over any linguistic explanation. That displays trust, comfort and understanding.

  • @robleroy8109
    @robleroy8109 8 місяців тому +24

    All of Earth's animals are precious and must be looked after and appreciated. Beautiful video ❤

  • @nonmortoprescelto293
    @nonmortoprescelto293 4 роки тому +3006

    "And that, kids, is how I lost your mother".

  • @RealChrisTaka
    @RealChrisTaka 3 роки тому +2246

    "He's such a sweet boy."
    *1 minute later*
    "I think I've lost my wife
    lol

    • @mikejohnson7768
      @mikejohnson7768 3 роки тому +70

      5:34 gorilla whispers in Elizabeth's ear "why you with him?"

    • @mikejohnson7768
      @mikejohnson7768 3 роки тому +35

      5:36 "I've been aching to meet you"

    • @eypick6987
      @eypick6987 3 роки тому +15

      Well he must be a sweet boy to steal a married woman right in front of her husband

    • @revparravager3184
      @revparravager3184 3 роки тому +1

      @@eypick6987 dont worry for all their size gorilla males are lacking in another area, so not much competition there.

    • @yashrajput9464
      @yashrajput9464 3 роки тому

      @@mikejohnson7768 aching to mate* ?

  • @Dylan-jh4yc
    @Dylan-jh4yc Місяць тому +3

    Honestly really Reminds me of king kong when he finds the “pretty lady” archetype character and becomes nurturing and naturally protective over her. What a peaceful creature :)

  • @tooter365
    @tooter365 11 місяців тому +60

    We really don’t give these animals the credit they deserve. So intelligent.

    • @Fisch337
      @Fisch337 11 місяців тому +2

      I do

    • @TeddyBear-ii4yc
      @TeddyBear-ii4yc 15 днів тому

      He grabbed the hat and literally 'aped' them! 🙂
      I've never heard of this foundation before but exporting gorilla's to Africa? ❤
      It's easy to like & care for animals but the man (apparently?) does good! It's a good thing!

  • @RowBlanka
    @RowBlanka 4 роки тому +6423

    when he put that cap on sideways for a second i thought he was gonna drop his mixtape

  • @rishiraj0610
    @rishiraj0610 3 роки тому +1992

    You didn’t learn anything from King Kong movie. You’ve lost your wife.

  • @LOVE2Flute
    @LOVE2Flute 5 місяців тому +16

    My heart was racing as this giant approached you all so gently. I’m not well educated in the species to know if they could unexpectedly turn aggressive in a non aggressive situation, thus my hearts reaction. I am so relieved you all had a pleasant experience and learned more for your research. ❤

    • @jimbobhk2009
      @jimbobhk2009 5 місяців тому

      Gorillas are seldom violent and actually very peaceful despite their enormous strength. Chimps are less predictable however

  • @cnr79
    @cnr79 9 місяців тому +12

    Thank you Damian and Victoria Aspinal for your brave attempt.

  • @lauchunglee
    @lauchunglee 3 роки тому +2649

    Gorilla getting a girl faster than anyone here could

    • @Kruppt808
      @Kruppt808 3 роки тому +66

      that his side chick, you know he get a couple female gorillas back in the bush

    • @sabin97
      @sabin97 3 роки тому +12

      @@Kruppt808
      his exotic human mate.

    • @jd7936
      @jd7936 3 роки тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @lauchunglee
      @lauchunglee 3 роки тому +13

      @aerial bombardment is a military hoax you're probably fake too

    • @Kruppt808
      @Kruppt808 3 роки тому

      @@sabin97 my gf who is Asian moved from Hawaii to the mainland to a small town on the west coast pacific north , the main comment/compliment(?) she got up there was wow you have such an exotic look lol

  • @schroeder7m78
    @schroeder7m78 3 роки тому +4522

    that’s the guy she tells you not to worry about

    • @8845cobra
      @8845cobra 3 роки тому +55

      He deffo ready to pipe

    • @Iraercturus
      @Iraercturus 3 роки тому +5

      Houh 2 monke pic owo

    • @Writeowl
      @Writeowl 3 роки тому

      😆😆😆😆😆😆

    • @seniorpenguin7782
      @seniorpenguin7782 3 роки тому +8

      Stolen comment. Can’t you just make an original comment instead of copying others? That’s shitty

    • @jawwwp428
      @jawwwp428 3 роки тому +30

      Senior Penguin it’s a fucking youtube comment don’t get pissy for a shit reason

  • @duanekennard3298
    @duanekennard3298 Рік тому +24

    They are the gentle Giants.
    Us humans are the real animals.

  • @buddhistjehad82
    @buddhistjehad82 Рік тому +8

    Gorilla 🦍 acceptance was exception , I am blown away by this gorrilas wise and warm heart . So much to learn from this gorrilas by our fellow human.

  • @nowgoawayanddosomethinggoo8978
    @nowgoawayanddosomethinggoo8978 2 роки тому +6064

    "gorillas are smart animals"
    me: "i'll be the judge of that"
    gorilla: *puts hat on sideways*
    me: "gorillas are very smart animals"

    • @425HP
      @425HP 2 роки тому +18

      Hahahaha- too funny!

    • @bob40179
      @bob40179 2 роки тому +79

      "gorillas are smart animals"
      you: "i'll be the judge of that"
      gorilla: puts hat on sideways
      you: "gorillas are very smart animals"
      me: "i'll be the judge of that"
      gorilla: puts hat on sideways
      me: "gorillas are very smart animals"

    • @425HP
      @425HP 2 роки тому +31

      @@bob40179 Thanks for playing both sides of an argument I wouldn't have bothered with. Hands down, it goes to show exactly what I have been saying.

    • @Fiachraraven
      @Fiachraraven 2 роки тому +3

      Stop talking gibberish, have you donated to the charity?

    • @425HP
      @425HP 2 роки тому +11

      @@Fiachraraven I hope they need my money because they will never get a penny. At the age of 18, I got hired at a State Geriatric Hospital. So, for $4.50 an hour I was assigned to the worst ward in the hospital. Winter was hard on the patients and in 1 winter 9 died. I saved 4. Me. I had one die in my hands I was trying to save. Then, I had the added bonus of washing his body and wheeling him to the morgue. 8 more times that winter I made that trip to the morgue, all without UA-cam or anyone knowing about my job. I had to tell relatives about "peaceful" passing because they needed to hear that. So, how many people have you saved??

  • @madamedoss
    @madamedoss 4 роки тому +5611

    Plot twist: some gorillas are hiding in the bush recording and studying the humans.

    • @breAnnasmama
      @breAnnasmama 4 роки тому +13

      MadameDOSS Vlogs hahaha yes!!

    • @AngeliFernandez
      @AngeliFernandez 4 роки тому +56

      I assure you, they are observing from afar.

    • @Atzuyr
      @Atzuyr 4 роки тому +7

      Bigfoot is a hidden evolution of the gorillas 😆 bigfoot is gonna evolve into a human or maybe he already is..

    • @kokongtarom2028
      @kokongtarom2028 4 роки тому

      pauna

    • @lorddog7249
      @lorddog7249 4 роки тому +11

      Sukie Lor
      That ain't how evolution works

  • @user-eb5gd4gm2w
    @user-eb5gd4gm2w Місяць тому +2

    When a gorilla has more Rizz than you 😂😂😂

  • @willcookmakeup
    @willcookmakeup Рік тому +30

    Its amazing they were able to have this interaction safely. Gorillas are so many times stronger and faster than humans. Its fight we would never win. This took a ton of trust and respect on both species sides. So so cool, what an amazing experience

    • @2btpatch
      @2btpatch 7 місяців тому +1

      You can be sure there’s a guard standing off-camera with a rifle, just in case.

  • @kristidavi
    @kristidavi 3 роки тому +16093

    The fact he took her hat and tried to copy her by placing it on his head just shows his incredible intelligence. So amazing!

    • @siddhanthravichandran3245
      @siddhanthravichandran3245 3 роки тому +549

      Yes, finally someone acknowledging this , every other comment is just about how hot Victoria is.

    • @PsychoBiitan
      @PsychoBiitan 3 роки тому +291

      Gorillas are unbelievably intellegent, i mean ever heard of Koko?

    • @Sssssssslf
      @Sssssssslf 3 роки тому +55

      just incredible they are!!! 😭💕💕

    • @jaycedeno5018
      @jaycedeno5018 3 роки тому +67

      @@PsychoBiitan rip koko

    • @Panda-xd2ub
      @Panda-xd2ub 3 роки тому +46

      @@siddhanthravichandran3245 Well, Victoria is super intelligent too...

  • @RedLogicYT
    @RedLogicYT 3 роки тому +6194

    The way he takes off the hat and puts it on his head is one of the simplest yet easiest ways to demonstrate the level of intelligence they have.

    • @jasminebeydoun7426
      @jasminebeydoun7426 3 роки тому +517

      The way he literally takes it off and looks embarrassed when they started laughing

    • @MoonPact
      @MoonPact 2 роки тому +125

      @Eric Miret Yes, people overestimate the depth of animal thinking and feelings and assume they all just think exactly like we do. Yes, they're very intelligent, but they are not humans, and that cannot be understated.
      It's a similar thing with dogs too. Dogs can look guilty when they do something bad, but studies have found that dogs don't actually feel guilt at all, but people think they do because of their facial expressions

    • @antonbutuzov3435
      @antonbutuzov3435 2 роки тому +41

      @@MoonPact he may not feel exactly embarrassed, yet still gather feedback. That's how learning - teaching works.

    • @goldenapplesaga5446
      @goldenapplesaga5446 2 роки тому +14

      @@MoonPact Could you send me a link to those studies please? I'm very interested.
      (And I have a pupper)

    • @iqbalmajeed8523
      @iqbalmajeed8523 2 роки тому +1

      Exactly 👍

  • @dp92492
    @dp92492 8 місяців тому +6

    Wow what an amazing couple of humans and amazing noble gorillas. Brought a smile, and a tear to my eye when he tried on her hat. They are such intelligent creatures.

  • @avilaangel021798
    @avilaangel021798 2 місяці тому +3

    Gorillas are so majestic.. all animals.. ❤❤

  • @ajgarcia9879
    @ajgarcia9879 2 роки тому +2616

    Humans: *starts laughing when he puts on hat*
    Gorilla: wut does it look bad?

    • @mhkuntug
      @mhkuntug 2 роки тому +107

      Immediately takes it off. Lol

    • @ElAlimoche
      @ElAlimoche 2 роки тому +138

      Yes, he looked a bit embarrassed after they started laughing, bless him 💜

    • @Karma-cj1wu
      @Karma-cj1wu 2 роки тому +4

      Gorilla simping

    • @proudexmuslim2354
      @proudexmuslim2354 2 роки тому +2

      @@ElAlimoche he was just excited about that caps speciality

    • @LuanHimmlisch
      @LuanHimmlisch 2 роки тому +2

      I imagined it with a polite British accent lmao

  • @olgachafeeva7615
    @olgachafeeva7615 3 роки тому +3866

    He literally took the hat off after they laughed... They've concept of embarrassment... I'm in awe.

    • @clitoralrosary9474
      @clitoralrosary9474 3 роки тому +148

      That's a reach.

    • @olgachafeeva7615
      @olgachafeeva7615 3 роки тому +12

      @@clitoralrosary9474 okay. What do you think it is?

    • @esayascohn7019
      @esayascohn7019 3 роки тому +123

      It’s a reach fair. Bc it’s merely a guess, But it’s definitely within grasp

    • @manuelac2200
      @manuelac2200 3 роки тому +54

      Esayas Cohn you can make a guess based on the behaviour and envirnment the animal is in, you could assume he realised he was being laughed at

    • @Nellywellum
      @Nellywellum 3 роки тому +128

      @@clitoralrosary9474 my dog understands when he is being laughed at. He's a boadercollie so he's pretty smart, but I would not be suprised at all to find that a gorilla is smarter.
      Hell, sometimes I swear even my cat understands laughing and crying and absolutely knows the difference.
      They both definitely get visibly upset when we laugh AT them and not when we just laugh in general.

  • @rcyoung86
    @rcyoung86 10 місяців тому +18

    What's so amazing to me, is how highly-intelligent these mammals are.

  • @Pompomeranian7
    @Pompomeranian7 Рік тому +71

    I still come back to this video a lot, it's such a beautiful interaction. Just goes to show how special it is to live on this planet and to be what we are that humans can connect with so many other species, even ones dangerous to us, without an established language and still be able to reach a mutual understanding and peacefulness.

    • @God-ch8lq
      @God-ch8lq 7 місяців тому

      tbh most great apes have very similar body language

    • @Pompomeranian7
      @Pompomeranian7 7 місяців тому +1

      @@God-ch8lq This is true, but humans also bond with many other species that do not share similar body language to us. Elephants, horses, cats, birds just to name a few. It's something special that humans are so adept at deciphering other species body language and behavior in order to create these bonds is what I'm getting at.

    • @bluesafari5405
      @bluesafari5405 4 місяці тому

      Love your understanding of this ❤💫

    • @dieseldog00
      @dieseldog00 3 місяці тому

      @@Pompomeranian7 Dogs too.

  • @abuzaryt2483
    @abuzaryt2483 3 роки тому +2282

    He's that one freind She told you not to worry about.

  • @lostcrusader8053
    @lostcrusader8053 3 роки тому +2386

    Gorilla: **Puts on the hat**
    Everyone laughs
    4:58 Gorilla: “Dafuq is so funny?!”

    • @kota4802
      @kota4802 3 роки тому +205

      Lmao he got insecure for a second

    • @xylonus
      @xylonus 3 роки тому +124

      the way he just puts it off is priceless, seems like it was a real emotion

    • @sugarrollz3524
      @sugarrollz3524 3 роки тому +1

      Gawila *

    • @CARidingAcademy
      @CARidingAcademy 3 роки тому +2

      OMG! Right!!!!?

    • @sugarrollz3524
      @sugarrollz3524 3 роки тому +1

      @@CARidingAcademy Gawila *

  • @KiloShank
    @KiloShank Рік тому +5

    That picture at the end. Such brilliance and strength and sorrow. Our cousins have faced these years alone and with besmirchment. We have grown to excess and recess while they have survived on will and fortuitous ingenuity. Yet, they and we still tolerate an intimate bond of friendship. There is still yet hope for all of us.

  • @Mimi-pu8bx
    @Mimi-pu8bx 9 місяців тому +3

    The look on his face when they laughed at him for putting the hat on....his fingertips. Beautiful

  • @YaNansCrustyToe
    @YaNansCrustyToe 3 роки тому +3245

    Im stoned af and don’t care what anyone says he was 100% flirting with her

    • @nathanj2636
      @nathanj2636 3 роки тому +85

      @aerial bombardment is a military hoax what laboratory did you come from.

    • @zerx..-
      @zerx..- 3 роки тому +10

      @aerial bombardment is a military hoax war is a hoax u ok bro

    • @FTSOUMIKDUTTA
      @FTSOUMIKDUTTA 3 роки тому +9

      @link in profile *INTERESTING FACT* - *you have that FAKE GENE TOO WITH 99.99% SIMILARITY*

    • @TheShivABC
      @TheShivABC 3 роки тому +4

      @link in profile That's pretty methed up

    • @KirstenC546
      @KirstenC546 3 роки тому +9

      @link in profile do u need my therapists contact info?

  • @JaaJaa18
    @JaaJaa18 3 роки тому +3974

    That gorilla has swag...He put the hat on backwards lol

    • @ha-pb6gs
      @ha-pb6gs 3 роки тому +39

      Exactly what I was looking for👏👏

    • @seanleith5312
      @seanleith5312 3 роки тому +4

      What an ugly animal. Gorillas have to be the ugliest creature on earth.

    • @jd7936
      @jd7936 3 роки тому +1

      🤣🤣

    • @lostpencil2147
      @lostpencil2147 3 роки тому +206

      @@seanleith5312 you are not ugly, love yourself...

    • @MindofRonin
      @MindofRonin 3 роки тому +19

      Thought he was about to dropping bars for a while

  • @twiggyb8962
    @twiggyb8962 10 місяців тому +6

    I am in awe how gentle these beasts are, beautiful moments between human and animal.

  • @superstraight8402
    @superstraight8402 2 місяці тому +2

    When he grabbed her hand back at the end has me 🥹🥹🥹

  • @johnderfler5183
    @johnderfler5183 4 роки тому +3465

    A wild gorilla falls for a attractive blonde, someone should make a movie about it.

    • @MultiAngel0928
      @MultiAngel0928 4 роки тому +150

      John Derfler they already did. Its called KingKong

    • @anton8035
      @anton8035 4 роки тому +432

      @@MultiAngel0928 r/woooosh

    • @toxendon
      @toxendon 4 роки тому +149

      @@anton8035 Largest woosh in history

    • @centanhotbox84
      @centanhotbox84 4 роки тому +8

      @@anton8035 ? learn english

    • @anton8035
      @anton8035 4 роки тому +96

      @@centanhotbox84 r/woooosh

  • @chidubem826
    @chidubem826 4 роки тому +1498

    2:15 The Gorilla was like "Damn she fine."

  • @LaLa615
    @LaLa615 Рік тому +22

    This is remarkable 😍 I had no idea how friendly gorillas could be. That was precious

  • @LisaSmith-xz9jq
    @LisaSmith-xz9jq Місяць тому +1

    Dear…Lord! Thank you for creating these precious,smart Animals …so awesome❣️ Thank you Aspinall foundation you are so inspiring and to protect your extended Family’s of the jungle🌻

  • @Cosmystery
    @Cosmystery 3 роки тому +1522

    gorilla: 'GRRRRRRR'
    Damian: 'This is a wonderful sign! they've accepted her!'

    • @gazepskotzs4
      @gazepskotzs4 3 роки тому +45

      Dont know why but somehow i think this is extremely funny !

    • @Alyce-Donut
      @Alyce-Donut 3 роки тому +24

      You make it sound way funnier than it actually was. 🤣

    • @debashismajhi1862
      @debashismajhi1862 3 роки тому

      @@gazepskotzs4 mo hj buzzard viii

    • @gazepskotzs4
      @gazepskotzs4 3 роки тому +1

      @@debashismajhi1862 I beg your pardon?

    • @amakerma726
      @amakerma726 3 роки тому

      .

  • @drelezar7745
    @drelezar7745 2 роки тому +3077

    It’s sad (but understandable) that their signature friendly grunts have probably been mistaken by growls countless times

    • @kyrapope3328
      @kyrapope3328 2 роки тому +91

      I am very pleased to find this because perhaps I might mistake it but now I’m going to be more aware❤️❤️❤️ I just love animlas so much. They deserve so much love and so many apologies.

    • @kyrapope3328
      @kyrapope3328 2 роки тому +11

      @Razvan B I never would???? I’m just saying that I might not see it as friendly so I would run away.

    • @unknownaura
      @unknownaura 2 роки тому +35

      @@kyrapope3328 *grunts heavily* that means I want your snap 👀❤️

    • @thenande
      @thenande 2 роки тому +130

      Likewise, our friendly smiles often get mistaken for a hostile teeth baring.

    • @trypotherapy7478
      @trypotherapy7478 2 роки тому +16

      @@unknownaura Imagine if dating was that easy

  • @conorharrington8154
    @conorharrington8154 Місяць тому +1

    Most of us underestimate just how precious and intelligent these animals are. Elephants and Gorillas in particular are fantastic co-inhibitors of this planet and we need to protect them at all costs

  • @camptube7621
    @camptube7621 Рік тому +8

    They accepted her as part of the group so quickly. Amazing.

  • @morganfreemansson3950
    @morganfreemansson3950 4 роки тому +1452

    Everybody gangsta until you see gorilla wearing a hat

  • @logs0391
    @logs0391 3 роки тому +2074

    I wish women responded to my friendly gurgles as well as Victoria did

    • @revparravager3184
      @revparravager3184 3 роки тому +52

      Well if the 'gurgles' were not so often followed by clouds of noxious fumes and "burples' then maybe they would? :)

    • @shamaliwije4872
      @shamaliwije4872 3 роки тому +64

      Maybe try on a nice hat and see?

    • @warriorprincess1846
      @warriorprincess1846 3 роки тому +14

      Omfg 😂😂😂

    • @michelemiller3798
      @michelemiller3798 3 роки тому +18

      Be as sweet & gentle as that silverback was & maybe they will!

    • @runguy1098
      @runguy1098 3 роки тому +2

      😂😂😂

  • @davejohn2335
    @davejohn2335 Місяць тому +1

    Damian: "Never underestimate how extraordinarily beautiful these gorillas are"
    Camera man and Damian: "What the hell are you doing"
    Gorilla pounding Victoria from behind in the bushes

  • @carlmullerlane
    @carlmullerlane 7 місяців тому +7

    Amazing. Absolutely amazing. These animals are so majestic & intelligent. No doubt about it! And mad props to the wife for both her undeniable courage (& trust in her husband) plus how respectively she engaged with the gorilla. Such a wholesome interaction between man & his ancestors. We need to respect ALL animals as such. Love it. 👍😀♥️

  • @eeropietila9284
    @eeropietila9284 4 роки тому +1444

    2:10
    Woman: introduces herself
    Gorilla: layed back just chillin and thinking ”she aight”

    • @mc-ob7vp
      @mc-ob7vp 4 роки тому +38

      yall are killing me with those comments😂😂

    • @Mewithabeard
      @Mewithabeard 4 роки тому +9

      Male gorilla's are such bros, love them so much😂

    • @rigger49er
      @rigger49er 4 роки тому +11

      Eero Pietilä 😂🤣 that’s real he’s like she ain’t got no ass😂🤣😅

    • @joelmillares3932
      @joelmillares3932 4 роки тому +2

      😂

    • @karthikaas1728
      @karthikaas1728 4 роки тому +3

      Such perves, you need to respect woman atleast the day before yall die!!

  • @canko15
    @canko15 4 роки тому +2038

    The gorilla chilling in the background at 2:15 is like "I'm too old for this shit"

  • @annamariehuggins8816
    @annamariehuggins8816 Рік тому +4

    That was so very beautiful what a sweet sweet boy!! So amazing for her to be accepted and be able to hold and be held by a wild gorilla. How amazing. I could feel the hug and the love. Thank you so very much for sharing ☺️

  • @laurielentz4470
    @laurielentz4470 8 місяців тому +2

    Absolutely beautiful and heart warming . Bless you all and your work.

  • @Rekken200
    @Rekken200 3 роки тому +23523

    I mean who wouldn't fall in love with Victoria let's be honest here

    • @sharjeelkhan4526
      @sharjeelkhan4526 3 роки тому +339

      Agreed 🙄❤

    • @anthonydavis9662
      @anthonydavis9662 3 роки тому +491

      She's definitely hot. And I loved how sweet it was, them holding hands in the boat at the beginning of the video.

    • @stevenamollo2741
      @stevenamollo2741 3 роки тому +65

      True 😁🙈

    • @sugarnads
      @sugarnads 3 роки тому +585

      Shes a prime mate

    • @pookpook3891
      @pookpook3891 3 роки тому +44

      Fancy seeing you there Rekken

  • @Sapphiresenthiss
    @Sapphiresenthiss 4 роки тому +1815

    ABC News - wife dumps a husband, runs away with a gorilla.

    • @kelly9239
      @kelly9239 4 роки тому +26

      Sapphiresenthiss thats Tarzan with a twist

    • @cookieame5576
      @cookieame5576 4 роки тому +3

      😂😂😂😂

    • @zurich_life
      @zurich_life 4 роки тому +3

      Wouldn't be the first time, eh?

    • @treblebbb3388
      @treblebbb3388 4 роки тому +1

      @@zurich_life 🙂 always 1 hater.

    • @clintyboy2390
      @clintyboy2390 4 роки тому +2

      😂🤣soon come

  • @MissJennyGuitar
    @MissJennyGuitar 11 місяців тому +4

    He has a look on his face of embarassment when they laugh at him wearing the cap, so relatable.

  • @DrawPaintArt8
    @DrawPaintArt8 11 місяців тому +6

    That was so beautiful to watch. Keep up the fantastic work with the Gorilla’s. We all should love and protect animals.❤

  • @colbyg30
    @colbyg30 4 роки тому +1369

    *puts on hat*
    The gorilla: “Is this fashion?”

    • @blxrreu9291
      @blxrreu9291 4 роки тому +1

      They Aint Even Know What Fashion Is.. They Dont Live On Fashion..
      But They Learn What Human Does

    • @legsunemiku3713
      @legsunemiku3713 4 роки тому +12

      @@blxrreu9291 Its a joke :/ you're so dry

    • @blxrreu9291
      @blxrreu9291 4 роки тому +1

      @@legsunemiku3713 im failing from success.

    • @chadkbrignall
      @chadkbrignall 4 роки тому +2

      lol his expression was like "whos the ape here"

    • @greghillard2515
      @greghillard2515 4 роки тому

      COLBY A. GRAVES Best comment 😂

  • @CinnastixChick
    @CinnastixChick 3 роки тому +1838

    5:00 Gorilla is like, "Yall done laughing?"

    • @prasoon8861
      @prasoon8861 3 роки тому +48

      Literally😂

    • @hangoutwithme346
      @hangoutwithme346 3 роки тому +83

      Yes! He’s like ‘ I don’t know what you’re laughing at cause I’m rocking the shit out of this hat sideways’

    • @ClutchGamingLeGiiT
      @ClutchGamingLeGiiT 3 роки тому +41

      Is y’all done or is y’all done??

    • @NinjaGangster824
      @NinjaGangster824 3 роки тому +16

      “It’s not funny guys 🙄”

    • @tabora_
      @tabora_ 3 роки тому +10

      like a teacher waiting for the class to shut up

  • @thimojansen5136
    @thimojansen5136 Рік тому +5

    Beautiful to watch. Also liked how she interacted with the gorillas.

  • @redlikewineagain697
    @redlikewineagain697 2 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful♥ I just hope his heart wasn't broken into a million pieces when he realized she wasn't joining his family. He was probably hoping to mate with her.

  • @deanrobinson711
    @deanrobinson711 3 роки тому +1271

    Imagine just sailing down the river and coming across a gorilla in a baseball cap, I'd be like WTF. 🐵

    • @lacriogotti6145
      @lacriogotti6145 3 роки тому +20

      Lamo. Right. I think the animal wanted to fuck her

    • @sarahhanani9151
      @sarahhanani9151 3 роки тому +13

      🧢🦍

    • @deanrobinson711
      @deanrobinson711 3 роки тому +3

      @@lacriogotti6145 Hahaha

    • @deanrobinson711
      @deanrobinson711 3 роки тому +1

      @Caledonian Express Next time you see him, ask how he got your hat, by giving him a good GORILLING.

    • @deanrobinson711
      @deanrobinson711 3 роки тому

      @Caledonian Express Hehee

  • @angelcored
    @angelcored 5 років тому +2710

    don't you just hate it when the gorillas steal your wife

    • @4o8.sebastian
      @4o8.sebastian 5 років тому +140

      Jenna Buguina Ikr, that happens to my wife in the mall every day. Some gorilla comes up and starts hitting on her.

    • @oregon433
      @oregon433 5 років тому +14

      I would be fine with it.

    • @samr33227
      @samr33227 5 років тому +26

      @@4o8.sebastian you about 12 with a joke like that? Racist idiot

    • @4o8.sebastian
      @4o8.sebastian 5 років тому +166

      Sam Rimmer are you fucking kidding me? I WASN’T TALKING ABOUT BLACK PEOPLE, FUCKING MORON. YOU HAVE TO BRING RACE INTO EVERYTHING FUCKING DIPSHIT. SO YOU’RE THE RACIST.

    • @piratepropergander5295
      @piratepropergander5295 5 років тому +8

      Anish अनिश् sand gorillas love blowing up everything

  • @joegaito702
    @joegaito702 Рік тому +1

    This is the gorilla way of saying this is my hat and I wearing a hat love the style you clever and intelligent animals always learning something new each day from the gorillas such smart and bright animals appreciate a good laugh thanks ! Joe

  • @mike48877
    @mike48877 4 місяці тому +1

    How wonderful it must be to be accepted by this beautiful animal.

  • @LiteralIyRyanGosling
    @LiteralIyRyanGosling 3 роки тому +1219

    2:14 “dayum she’s pretty hot”

    • @nKarje
      @nKarje 3 роки тому +7

      Haha

    • @cottoncandycloud1675
      @cottoncandycloud1675 3 роки тому +54

      LOL, and that nod of approval 🤣

    • @MultiWarbird
      @MultiWarbird 3 роки тому +26

      “Tap dat ass yo”

    • @cottoncandycloud1675
      @cottoncandycloud1675 3 роки тому

      @@Reece-2002 😆😆

    • @cottoncandycloud1675
      @cottoncandycloud1675 3 роки тому

      @@Reece-2002 Hah!! Not even close. First name is Rachael...(don't wanna say my full name for the obvious "internet safety" reasons and all that crap lol) Cool initials 👍& name!

  • @lilyy7204
    @lilyy7204 3 роки тому +760

    5:00 “tf y’all laughing about?”

    • @pauloldenburg6582
      @pauloldenburg6582 3 роки тому

      @Brian Neary hahaha same

    • @klaxcuy591
      @klaxcuy591 3 роки тому

      🤣🤣

    • @MisoElEven
      @MisoElEven 3 роки тому

      I actually felt sorry when they zoomed on his eyes xD Looked like he felt the laughter even though that as far as I know signals danger not having fun in their "language".

    • @unspokenrespect
      @unspokenrespect 3 роки тому

      Lol no joke

    • @unspokenrespect
      @unspokenrespect 3 роки тому

      @Brian Neary 💀💀

  • @Gill-Leeds
    @Gill-Leeds 2 місяці тому +1

    What beautiful, majestic, intelligent animals❤❤ Love how he just takes the baseball cap and puts it on.

  • @christianefiorito3204
    @christianefiorito3204 Рік тому +1

    So heart warming. Thank you for helping to save our woundwrfull brothers and sisters from extinction

  • @emperor_napoleon
    @emperor_napoleon Рік тому +2184

    I Love how the other gorilla is sitting there like it was another normal day of his life

  • @joegardiner4220
    @joegardiner4220 4 роки тому +2110

    How on earth can people kill these lovely creatures. Its unthinkabke

    • @docholladay7638
      @docholladay7638 4 роки тому +64

      It makes me sad even thinking about it

    • @arziel340
      @arziel340 4 роки тому +9

      @@docholladay7638 me,too 😣

    • @claypigin
      @claypigin 4 роки тому +111

      People kill other people, even babies and kids. You can't put anything past people.

    • @rizzy--
      @rizzy-- 4 роки тому +4

      @John Nichols Thats sadly true

    • @sheilagonzalez4768
      @sheilagonzalez4768 4 роки тому +32

      Joe Gardiner because most of humanity are sick with serious mental disorders and lack of empathy. They are the evil beings. They should be dead.

  • @Lilwhitedove3
    @Lilwhitedove3 Рік тому +2

    That was so amazing to watch and to love Victoria was the icing on the cake. GB what you do for our gorillas 💙❤️🙏🌹

  • @bribread
    @bribread 2 роки тому +3626

    5:00 the sassy pose he had after he heard them laughing at him for taking the hat and putting it on 🤣 love it

    • @Jitsworth
      @Jitsworth 2 роки тому +220

      He still decided to drip out for us

    • @extrm161
      @extrm161 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/4G6e4TaJxkI/v-deo.html 0:10

    • @tommyprior_
      @tommyprior_ 2 роки тому +151

      It's almost uncanny. Such a perfect pose timed with the laughter😂

    • @savage_Buddha7
      @savage_Buddha7 2 роки тому +150

      Homie said "whatchu lookin at !?"

    • @yabtony4730
      @yabtony4730 Рік тому +13

      He's Voging 😂

  • @kingadalou
    @kingadalou 5 років тому +3273

    I think the gorilla putting the hat on was like him wanting to fit in with the humans. To be accepted by them as he has accepted them.

    • @darramuldoon7745
      @darramuldoon7745 5 років тому +44

      TannerLewis no he was just copying her

    • @CalamityArtisan
      @CalamityArtisan 5 років тому +116

      The expert made the comment, "that's his sense of humor" so in a way I'd say you're right. He's sharing jokes with them.

    • @Octrox
      @Octrox 5 років тому +23

      And they straight up laughed at him

    • @trendmassacre8423
      @trendmassacre8423 5 років тому +16

      Good point! It's a way of saying that he wants to try out new things.

    • @trendmassacre8423
      @trendmassacre8423 5 років тому +6

      Octrox, yes, they laughed. Is this a negative thing, like I think you're trying to make it out to be? If so, then shut up and go purchase a sense of humor!

  • @philippang07
    @philippang07 Рік тому +6

    So very happy to watch this. Made me smile. Heart-warming is right!
    Beautiful gorilla. And so intelligent. Thank you Damian and Victoria for sharing your love, passion and dedication to your work for nature.
    Keep it up and keep well.

  • @KrishnaWearsPrana-zt4bh
    @KrishnaWearsPrana-zt4bh 11 місяців тому +5

    Oh my gosh this made me want to cry happy tears!! I couldn't stop them from coming!! This interaction made me soooo happy and proud to be alive and on this planet!! I love you all soooooooooo sooooooooooo much!!! ❤🌎

  • @NilasJunkyard
    @NilasJunkyard 4 роки тому +1844

    So much personality in his eyes. Damn, our cousins need more protection.

  • @dvz19777
    @dvz19777 4 роки тому +1663

    He's probably more in her age range

    • @junipersages
      @junipersages 4 роки тому +135

      Scrolled down looking for this comment, was not disappointed.

    • @VictorVonGrooove
      @VictorVonGrooove 4 роки тому +15

      LOL! Well said sir. hahaha

    • @Jen-lc5yc
      @Jen-lc5yc 4 роки тому +29

      Yeah, whats that old man doing with Victoria?

    • @VictorVonGrooove
      @VictorVonGrooove 4 роки тому +39

      @@Jen-lc5ycI really don't want to think about it. I know that she's blending up his food in a mixer because he's so fucking old he can't eat solids anymore.

    • @user-pz4eh7mc1n
      @user-pz4eh7mc1n 4 роки тому +3

      🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @alexpervanoglu7420
    @alexpervanoglu7420 Рік тому +3

    Having trecked these beautiful animals in Virunga several times I'm blown away by this. Incredible. As for the hat. Hilarious. Amazing. Need to get my old photos up and remember those incredible times

  • @TheHomesteadingHobbit
    @TheHomesteadingHobbit 7 місяців тому

    This is one of my favorite videos ever. To see him take her hat just shows the immense intelligence these beautiful creatures have. And how similar they are to us!

  • @nixxonsherif5079
    @nixxonsherif5079 4 роки тому +968

    "I think I've lost my wife" 😂😂😂