Premie Baby Gorilla Hand-reared To Full Recovery And Rejoins His Troupe

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  • Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
  • The western lowland gorilla was born in late October 2021 and was the first gorilla born at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo in its 139 year history.
    The baby was premature at birth and developed pneumonia in November requiring zoo animal care and veterinary experts to step in and provide hands-on 24/7 care of the gorilla until he fully recovered.
    After his recovery, zoo experts placed him back in a nest and surrogate mother “Freddy” picked him up and took him back into her care.
    Nicknamed “Baby G,” Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and Cleveland-based CrossCountry Mortgage will reveal a public naming opportunity of the baby gorilla in the coming weeks.

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  • @erynporter9951
    @erynporter9951 2 роки тому +55

    So happy to see little Baby G with Miss Freddy!!! It's amazing to see this Gigantic Silverback gently trying to play with this tiny infant, so special to see!❤️🦍💘

  • @MsNikkieMichelle
    @MsNikkieMichelle 2 роки тому +68

    1:16 the other member is interested but you see how the surrogate momma grasps her baby even closer instinctively. This is just amazingly beautiful and baby is precious beyond words!

    • @winniewiggins3518
      @winniewiggins3518 2 роки тому +5

      I saw that too. The Momma even walked away with Baby G. This is just so beautiful.

    • @JK-xt7ro
      @JK-xt7ro 2 роки тому

      Va e fla?

    • @wakeup3987
      @wakeup3987 2 роки тому

      Yes. It's her baby 😉

  • @MySkinnydip
    @MySkinnydip 2 роки тому +36

    I just saw this today! He is so beautiful with his sorta Mohawk! Who wouldn’t want to be mama to this precious boy! So excited for him and the zoo!

  • @maryegarrett1950
    @maryegarrett1950 2 роки тому +46

    Awe he’s so cute! I hope Baby G and his surrogate moma will have a strong bond and continue to. The whole group looks healthy and beautiful. Thank you for giving them the care they deserve.

  • @shellos8
    @shellos8 2 роки тому +22

    I'm so happy and relieved that Freddy took him back. There's always the risk that an animal mother will reject the baby if it's been under the care of humans for a length of time. Looks like all is well! Gorgeous little baby!

  • @madeinjapan6888
    @madeinjapan6888 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Alexander the Great baby boy!
    Gorillas are amazing and very gentle and caring!
    You fought so many battles

  • @MissaPality
    @MissaPality 2 роки тому +23

    So awesome he was reintroduced to the family and is healthy. Freddie is so amazing and the baby is in great hands with her. Can't wait to watch him grow.

  • @shalinimaydy594
    @shalinimaydy594 2 роки тому +5

    God bless the 👶baby♥♥
    God bless the keepers caretakers caregivers staff and authorities
    God bless FREDDY
    Stay blessed.

  • @dianakaczynski721
    @dianakaczynski721 2 роки тому +26

    I went to zoo in November and saw baby G. OMG is he ever soooo adorable!!! Freddie is fantastic!!!! I’m gonna go again soon! ♥️🦍♥️

    • @shellos8
      @shellos8 2 роки тому +7

      You're so lucky! Get some video! lol

    • @NanaD-ve9tt
      @NanaD-ve9tt 2 роки тому +2

      What happened to his birth mom? Did she pass away??

    • @dianecrumbley90
      @dianecrumbley90 2 роки тому +2

      @@NanaD-ve9tt I was wondering the same thing.

    • @NanaD-ve9tt
      @NanaD-ve9tt 2 роки тому +3

      @@dianecrumbley90 Hi. I found out his mom rejected her idk why? So Freddie just became attached to her and decided she wanted the baby . The baby had got pneumonia so they had to get her health better and now she’s reunifying with Freddie who accepted the baby as it’s own.. I asked if in the wild would the surrogate mom start to have milk if baby was suckling on her? Or would she have died? No one has answered me as of yet. So many people say don’t try to humanize then or compare them to humans but I do see so many human qualities and behaviors that are very much the same as us. The only thing is I think they lack empath or remorse but they still do have a lot of put qualities. 🤗

    • @dianakaczynski721
      @dianakaczynski721 2 роки тому +3

      @@NanaD-ve9tt no she didn’t pass away. She gave birth and just wasn’t ready to be a mommy. So Freddie took over but baby gets bottle fed. They trained them really good. They gotta good system it works!!!

  • @maureenwalton5417
    @maureenwalton5417 2 роки тому +6

    He is so beautiful my heart melts when i look at him . I wish i could help take care of him. Gorillas are my favorite animals. I think Kong is a good name . The mighty one. Moe

  • @39Dena
    @39Dena 2 роки тому +13

    Beautiful baby! ❤️

  • @Yanadew
    @Yanadew 2 роки тому +6

    Beautiful baby!

  • @julieherring2522
    @julieherring2522 2 роки тому +7

    hes a stunning little man ,i hope he has a great life

  • @shirleyhelms1105
    @shirleyhelms1105 2 роки тому +3

    What a Little Sweetheart he is So Tiny,Just Adorable.

  • @grneys45
    @grneys45 2 роки тому +8

    130 years oh wow!! So glad to see baby g is ok.

  • @joycesky5041
    @joycesky5041 2 роки тому +6

    Awwwww…the baby is adorable! I wanna cuddle and kiss him up…I’m so glad Freddie is taking care of her new Baby G.

  • @marbear4273
    @marbear4273 2 роки тому +2

    He is Beautiful my goodness.👍👣🍼👣🍼👣

  • @ramonaschwarzlose5909
    @ramonaschwarzlose5909 3 місяці тому

    Was für ein glücklicher Moment! Freddy, die gute Seele, hat einen Sohn. ❤🥰🤗

  • @ramonaschwarzlose5909
    @ramonaschwarzlose5909 4 місяці тому

    Ist das niedlich wie Freddy den kleinen Kayembe sofort adoptiert! 🥰🥰🥰❤ Auch Mokolo kommt den neuen Familienzuwachs begrüßen. Ist das schön! Alle haben ihn lieb, den süßen Kayembe! ❤❤❤

  • @car4775
    @car4775 2 роки тому +23

    Does the surrogate mother have breast milk for the baby or has she not had any babies? Great job to the staff for providing this infant with the proper medical care and love.

    • @heatherweaver2388
      @heatherweaver2388 2 роки тому +10

      I was wondering how the baby was fed too!

    • @sonjam314
      @sonjam314 2 роки тому +1

      I have tried finding this out as well. I’m a bit confused how Freddie is able to feed him🤷🏽‍♀️💔

    • @daffodilunderhill7066
      @daffodilunderhill7066 2 роки тому +3

      The man said they are providing feedings for Baby G. I don't think Freddy could have milk and they don't show her feeding him which I'm sure they would have if she was.

  • @auntiefubao718
    @auntiefubao718 2 роки тому +3

    I am staying tuned. Can't wait!

  • @marjoriegoodwin2993
    @marjoriegoodwin2993 2 роки тому +5

    Oh what wonderful news. I hope he continues to develop beautifully. How awesome for the gorilla family, as well as we the people.

  • @EdsterIII
    @EdsterIII 2 роки тому +5

    That fuzzy face, his little spiked haircut...lol. And that face! So goofy 🤪 looking yet so cute!

  • @susanfrost1150
    @susanfrost1150 2 роки тому +8

    Adorable♥️♥️♥️

  • @quazisultana2515
    @quazisultana2515 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks dear mom .

  • @chericonnolly4810
    @chericonnolly4810 2 роки тому +10

    What a wonderful family accepting the baby! You all have a great and fun adventure ahead of you! May you be blessed to raise such a beautiful baby! We will all be watching this little guy grow big and strong, thanks to your great care! Grateful for all God's creatures! Thank you for sharing your story!

  • @lyric8006
    @lyric8006 2 роки тому +14

    Loved this video. Thanks for keeping us updated.

  • @ccwitchypuffy4481
    @ccwitchypuffy4481 2 роки тому +2

    Such a sweet little creature so cute

  • @impalabirungi6079
    @impalabirungi6079 2 роки тому +3

    Amazing. Thank you.

  • @BurtW546
    @BurtW546 2 роки тому +3

    Prayers for that little one.Man beautiful ❤️🥰

  • @ladyhamo20
    @ladyhamo20 2 роки тому +2

    I love seeing these type of videos, I have subscribed to see updates❤️❤️❤️❤️🐒🐒🐒🐒

  • @jilldavis7229
    @jilldavis7229 2 роки тому +9

    Absolutely precious!!! Thank you for sharing 👍❤️🙏

  • @kschallert3569
    @kschallert3569 2 роки тому +3

    Please show baby G eating. Is he nursing? Bottle fed? Does his surrogate mom have milk?

  • @marthasampoll645
    @marthasampoll645 2 роки тому +5

    Yes, has been adopted but he is still a baby, who is going to breast feed him ?

  • @ericstrickland9866
    @ericstrickland9866 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful

  • @MilkyWhite1
    @MilkyWhite1 2 роки тому +39

    Who is the baby's real mother? Why was he taken from her? And if this is the first baby you've had, how will Freddy breastfeed the baby?
    Edit: "The western lowland gorilla was born the morning of Oct. 26, 2021, to mom, Nneka (23), and dad, Mokolo (34). When Nneka did not show appropriate maternal care, the troop’s eldest female, Fredrika or “Freddy” (47), who herself has raised four infants, instinctively took over maternal care of the newborn."

  • @heatherrose2462
    @heatherrose2462 2 роки тому +4

    So precious

  • @kanokratuthairangsee1934
    @kanokratuthairangsee1934 2 роки тому +5

    The baby is so adorable 😍

  • @TedShatner10
    @TedShatner10 2 роки тому +8

    Oh so dang cute! Hairy little man!

    • @franciscojaviergimenezdelm8057
      @franciscojaviergimenezdelm8057 3 місяці тому

      No es un ser humano, no es un hombrecito, eso es un animal salvaje y su sitio está en la selva trepando árboles buscandose la comida

  • @reneebrichta2937
    @reneebrichta2937 2 роки тому +3

    What an amazing story!

  • @francesdrescher4637
    @francesdrescher4637 2 роки тому +3

    God bless you guys

  • @erynporter9951
    @erynporter9951 2 роки тому +9

    I'm kind of partial to baby G, he was born just hours before my bday😁

  • @dmoore2732
    @dmoore2732 2 роки тому +9

    I love him already. I can't wait to come to Cleveland and see him and the other babies at the zoo.

    • @hendrikasunqrout571
      @hendrikasunqrout571 2 роки тому

      Considering they are actually African animals you are more privileged than I am, a South African. To be so close to see them. But they are bush meat in Africa, so they are safer where they are. Take care.

  • @marlenelechowitz6099
    @marlenelechowitz6099 2 роки тому +3

    WONDERFUL!!! 🦍

  • @TonyMontana-mb8qy
    @TonyMontana-mb8qy 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the hard work brother

  • @bettydamnboop3030
    @bettydamnboop3030 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve always loved gorillas 🦍, they are such beautiful animals . Cleveland zoo I’m happy for y’all 👠

  • @indiahenretta2962
    @indiahenretta2962 2 роки тому +2

    So adorable 🥰 from San Diego California

  • @cas6227
    @cas6227 2 роки тому +2

    Ahhh so beautiful. Cant wait for updates

  • @jenniferhampton5171
    @jenniferhampton5171 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful.

  • @fookpappyvanwinkle9162
    @fookpappyvanwinkle9162 2 роки тому +3

    Really EXCITING developments 👏👏

  • @giannitracchi8340
    @giannitracchi8340 2 роки тому +4

    Ma che bello vedere la delicatezza di un gorilla verso il suo bimbo così piccolo certe persone avrebbero molto da imparare cosa significa amare ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @jeanneswift2005
    @jeanneswift2005 2 роки тому +3

    He’s Adorable. Great Job Step-Up Momma❣️

  • @LeeLee277
    @LeeLee277 2 роки тому +8

    What a wonderful troop of gorillas. All members clamoring to see the baby. My question is how in the world do the keepers get the baby to feed him. I just can’t see surrogate mom Franky just handing baby g over to a human.

    • @shellos8
      @shellos8 2 роки тому +7

      They're very intelligent animals. She knows she can't feed the baby and that he has to drink milk to survive. I too would like to see how the do it though.

  • @sherrychubbs5
    @sherrychubbs5 2 роки тому +4

    Just seeing this today, this is absolutely beautiful. To see Mama take her little one and tuck baby G right close to her, and to see her rocking baby G is so awesome. Looks like all the family is gleaming to have baby G with them. You people are Too Good to be true! You have done such a wonderful job of taking care of baby G. Can't thank you enough. I will be subscribing to stay informed about this Awesome family and baby G's days ahead. Thanks 💕🦍🐾Much Love ♥️

    • @ZooBorns
      @ZooBorns  2 роки тому

      🦍

    • @NanaD-ve9tt
      @NanaD-ve9tt 2 роки тому +1

      @@ZooBorns what happened to the birth mother? Freddie is doing great !!’ Cute lil baby 🥰🥰

  • @kanokratuthairangsee1934
    @kanokratuthairangsee1934 2 роки тому +3

    Please show more... love it to watch the baby

  • @cherylc4276
    @cherylc4276 2 роки тому +2

    Awwwwww bless his lil 💜 heart!

  • @denisebarker9288
    @denisebarker9288 2 роки тому +1

    This is fantastic. Baby G is so cute and the group is thrilled to have him.

  • @melaniemiller3351
    @melaniemiller3351 2 роки тому +1

    Him so precious

  • @roxyanne5241
    @roxyanne5241 2 роки тому +4

    * Name him Gabriel🦍* My sister had her baby boy Gabriel and we all call him baby G!🥰

  • @EmmaDee
    @EmmaDee 2 роки тому +4

    How does Freddie feed him?

  • @dianemarrah3504
    @dianemarrah3504 2 роки тому +4

    Very adorable 🥰! I am glad the infant is doing well. 🦍

  • @camila123
    @camila123 2 роки тому +2

    Love and much Love for the Baby and Family ♥️

  • @rabaile1
    @rabaile1 2 роки тому +4

    Congratulations! This just brings joy to my heart. :o)

  • @b991228
    @b991228 2 роки тому +3

    Must a baby gorilla have the strength to cling onto mom without assistance or does the mom take special care to make sure baby doesn’t fall? Seems like gibbon babies need to cling on for dear life.

  • @emilieimbecile2060
    @emilieimbecile2060 2 роки тому +1

    His little nose is shaped like a heart!

  • @dianalopez7488
    @dianalopez7488 2 роки тому +1

    He is so darn cute!

  • @maureenwalton5417
    @maureenwalton5417 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your comment! When i look at his face and his eyes i see more then baby garilla looking into his eye i see human in him looking into his heart and mind woundering what he see's in us. I think they are very smart and warm friendly and i tbink they can sence your goodness and and friendliness. Moe

  • @trumpialighting1241
    @trumpialighting1241 2 роки тому +2

    Awww 🥰 so cute 💖🙏

  • @musefahmed6383
    @musefahmed6383 2 роки тому +1

    Garila baby is so fine to looked!. I wishes mam n baby bright future.loot of 💖💖💖💖😄😄😄😄

  • @imogen2092
    @imogen2092 2 роки тому +1

    So adorable 🥰 Where is bio mom?

    • @ZooBorns
      @ZooBorns  2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/oUzMTG014bA/v-deo.html

  • @JohnDoe-oj5it
    @JohnDoe-oj5it 2 роки тому +1

    Great story Cleveland zoo..VA beach here.

  • @canislupis3129
    @canislupis3129 2 роки тому

    It must be so anxious giving care of the infant to the troop.

  • @hyesunstuart1320
    @hyesunstuart1320 Рік тому

    Sooooooooo cute baby gorilla! Love it.

  • @betestefani1578
    @betestefani1578 2 роки тому +3

    Muito fofinho o bebê. Ele nasceu prematuro..👶🦍❣🦍

  • @uvexeorozahagan5385
    @uvexeorozahagan5385 2 роки тому +1

    "In over one hundred and thirty years." Well gawd dayum.

  • @bevbreeze-stancliffe7514
    @bevbreeze-stancliffe7514 2 роки тому

    He is gorgeous 😍

  • @Liz_678
    @Liz_678 2 роки тому +5

    Awwwwww🥰

  • @stevelee4653
    @stevelee4653 Рік тому

    so adorable and so cute!!!

  • @douyalee2993
    @douyalee2993 2 роки тому

    His skin so black, really beautiful.

  • @stevelee4653
    @stevelee4653 Рік тому

    hope all goes well for the baby and the troop!

  • @sunnymarie2060
    @sunnymarie2060 2 роки тому +2

    So cute!!!!

  • @susanaandress4653
    @susanaandress4653 2 роки тому +2

    😍👏👏👏👏👏👍✌🤗😃 baby 🦍, Baby G 😘

  • @cherokeeheartct8633
    @cherokeeheartct8633 2 роки тому +2

    How do you fed him the amount he will need to thrive hes so young he not walking or crawling yet how.do i get to him?where is his real mother?

  • @pamelaaustin1711
    @pamelaaustin1711 2 роки тому +1

    He's a little cutie 💓

  • @PSandmore16
    @PSandmore16 2 роки тому +1

    How do they manage to feed the cute baby?

    • @jaf8771
      @jaf8771 2 роки тому +1

      On other gorilla video's....they would teach the baby to feed on a bottle through the cage bars. However, they were old enough to crawl to the bars where the keepers held the bottles. With this tiny infant here.....not sure how they work this out.

  • @tundraleonberger9645
    @tundraleonberger9645 2 роки тому +1

    What is the process for getting him milk every day?

  • @lisakrupsky1569
    @lisakrupsky1569 2 роки тому +3

    Soooo adorable:) very alert:)

  • @denisemorris1177
    @denisemorris1177 3 місяці тому

    He’s so cute ❤❤

  • @judith1564
    @judith1564 2 роки тому +3

    What happened to his natural mom? Anybody KNow?

  • @evo2542
    @evo2542 2 роки тому +1

    how is this the first baby there? Did they just get gorillas recently?

  • @inezandrade106
    @inezandrade106 4 місяці тому

    Ela foi super rápida segurando o bebê...
    Limpou e pôs para mamar...lindooooo de se ver.😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Freedomofthepress38
    @Freedomofthepress38 2 роки тому +2

    Who's baby is it? I know you said surrogate mother Freddy, so I was just curious what happened to mom?

    • @ZooBorns
      @ZooBorns  2 роки тому

      This was the Infant’s ZooBorns debut: ua-cam.com/video/oUzMTG014bA/v-deo.html some more information here.

  • @katieg3461
    @katieg3461 2 роки тому +1

    Very cute baby ❤️

  • @hendrikasunqrout571
    @hendrikasunqrout571 2 роки тому +1

    A lovely B/day gift for me (6th Jan) seeing this video! Missed previous videos, what happened to his real mom? Did she reject him? Like any baby he is perfect with his gorgeous little heart shaped nose. Hope he grows up to be a Big Silverback one day. With Love, from South Africa.

    • @ZooBorns
      @ZooBorns  2 роки тому +1

      This was the Infant’s ZooBorns debut: ua-cam.com/video/oUzMTG014bA/v-deo.html some more information here.

  • @АлексейМарков-ж2т
    @АлексейМарков-ж2т 2 роки тому +3

    Мама дорогая, какое оно славное, 😊👍👍

  • @jackbraddell4940
    @jackbraddell4940 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful

  • @A1PrimeTimeMovies
    @A1PrimeTimeMovies 2 роки тому +3

    Not gonna lie at 1:44 I was afraid that baby was about to do a head dive 😬

  • @kimbutler6912
    @kimbutler6912 2 роки тому +4

    What happened to the real biological mother ?

  • @lenkamikesova3182
    @lenkamikesova3182 2 роки тому +1

    Nádherné 💖 a dojemné 💖😘. Krásné gorilí "miminko"🦍👶😍

  • @kixigvak
    @kixigvak 2 роки тому +1

    What happened to the birth mom?