Larry, thanks for sharing this video, it demonstrates the need for research on our zoo populations in an effort to provide science based decisions regarding the care of these animals. It is important, as stewards of our planet, we do everything possible to take care of the wildlife population, whether in the wild or in zoos.
Processed food is bad for dogs --- and humans-- so it stands to reason that captive gorillas would benefit from a diet closer to that they get in the wild...Kudos for the research.
Wow - this just popped up in my feed. I've noticed over the years how many male captive gorillas seem to die of heart disease and always suspected diet. This is super-interesting and I'm so glad that the issue is being well-researched. The high-order primates are just like humans: if you offer them lots of sweet, tasty fruit, they will choose that over high-fibre leaves and grasses every time, even though it's not so good for them. Makes sense that this would lead to the same health issues that we experience (excess weight, diabetes, heart disease). Well done, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and your colleagues❣
Diet yes! I actually can't believe they were feeding them "biscuits" without realizing it wasn't good for them? And that they were stumped by all the regurgitation. Didn't they realize this was totally unnatural compared to what they would eat in the wild? The Gorillas must have been so bored eating those biscuits. People should eat somewhat like this too. Just chew on greens and veggies mostly.
Good info. Processed foods are not good for anyone. I’m on a special diet too. Glad he’s being given the proper foods and medication. Heart disease is something all animals sometimes get as well as humans. ❤❤
This is a late response, but human data exists connecting poor dental health with heart issues. I wonder then how many wild gorillas have poor dental health in comparison with captive ones. In just watching some of the clips, I've noticed rotting teeth in many of the captive gorillas.
WATCH documentary from Cleveland Clinic's chief surgeon and Cornell's nutritionist and biochemist, Dr. T Colin Campbell that shows how this works also in humans, proving we descend from them FORKS OVER KNIVES in Netflix G Kaplan, MD lifewatch group org
@@lifewatchgroup1587 - thanks for the link. 😀 Just to be clear, humans did not 'descend' from Gorillas. Humans, chimps, bonobos, gorillas and orangutans share a common ancestor. The different species branched away from each other at different stages - orangutans first, then gorillas and then chimps - which is why humans are most closely related to chimps and bonobos than they are to gorillas or orangutans. 🙂
Probably because they dont move enough. In the wild they are moving about for food.And the occasional fighting with other males for takeover.In these zoos they dont enough room( most cases) and drive to do anything.
I hope they have wide open space and trees that concrete pen looks so unnatural should not be kept like that and have the public so close gawping at them so unnatural.
Cleveland Metroparks does wonderful work with gorillas. ❤
Larry, thanks for sharing this video, it demonstrates the need for research on our zoo populations in an effort to provide science based decisions regarding the care of these animals. It is important, as stewards of our planet, we do everything possible to take care of the wildlife population, whether in the wild or in zoos.
Thank you Larry for this great video. It was very informative. Have a great day!!!😃😃😃
Processed food is bad for dogs --- and humans-- so it stands to reason that captive gorillas would benefit from a diet closer to that they get in the wild...Kudos for the research.
Wow - this just popped up in my feed. I've noticed over the years how many male captive gorillas seem to die of heart disease and always suspected diet. This is super-interesting and I'm so glad that the issue is being well-researched. The high-order primates are just like humans: if you offer them lots of sweet, tasty fruit, they will choose that over high-fibre leaves and grasses every time, even though it's not so good for them. Makes sense that this would lead to the same health issues that we experience (excess weight, diabetes, heart disease). Well done, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and your colleagues❣
Diet yes!
I actually can't believe they were feeding them "biscuits" without realizing it wasn't good for them?
And that they were stumped by all the regurgitation.
Didn't they realize this was totally unnatural compared to what they would eat in the wild?
The Gorillas must have been so bored eating those biscuits.
People should eat somewhat like this too.
Just chew on greens and veggies mostly.
Thanks Larry’s Animal Safari for recommending this video!
Good info. Processed foods are not good for anyone. I’m on a special diet too. Glad he’s being given the proper foods and medication. Heart disease is something all animals sometimes get as well as humans. ❤❤
Great video, Larry … learned a lot!
Thank You Larry for the informed video.😊❤️
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@@marykelly2409 yes, thanks Larry!🥰
This is a late response, but human data exists connecting poor dental health with heart issues. I wonder then how many wild gorillas have poor dental health in comparison with captive ones. In just watching some of the clips, I've noticed rotting teeth in many of the captive gorillas.
True…many of them have lost a lot of their teeth due to being given too many sweets.
Don't they only eat green leafs and plants in the wild
Beautiful
Thank you for sharing your research. I agree it is our responsibility to care about our outcomes and why not shoot for all stars ✨
is there an article to this online?
WATCH documentary from Cleveland Clinic's chief surgeon and Cornell's nutritionist and biochemist, Dr. T Colin Campbell that shows how this works also in humans, proving we descend from them
FORKS OVER KNIVES in Netflix
G Kaplan, MD
lifewatch group org
@@lifewatchgroup1587 - thanks for the link. 😀 Just to be clear, humans did not 'descend' from Gorillas. Humans, chimps, bonobos, gorillas and orangutans share a common ancestor. The different species branched away from each other at different stages - orangutans first, then gorillas and then chimps - which is why humans are most closely related to chimps and bonobos than they are to gorillas or orangutans. 🙂
Probably because they dont move enough. In the wild they are moving about for food.And the occasional fighting with other males for takeover.In these zoos they dont enough room( most cases) and drive to do anything.
Exercise is the key to good health ❤❤
@@denisemorris1177 yep
Foi que morreu o gorila Winston....
Requiescat in Pace, Bebac Gorilla.
I hope they have wide open space and trees that concrete pen looks so unnatural should not be kept like that and have the public so close gawping at them so unnatural.
Tbey need to eat 99 percent browse