The Story of Gentaro

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  • Опубліковано 10 тра 2021
  • Gentaro is a gorilla born at Kyoto Zoo, Japan. He was raised by humans because his mother, Genki, could not produce milk.
    This video and other content was translated from exiting content provided by the Kyoto Zoo and others in order to report and educate on this rare event.
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  • @sassygirl7817
    @sassygirl7817 2 роки тому +48

    It’s amazing how after 10 months apart, Genki takes to her baby as if they we’re always together

  • @krisrose219
    @krisrose219 2 роки тому +31

    It must’ve been so hard for genki to not have her baby with her but of course it had to be done. She is such a great momma

    • @alanwerner8563
      @alanwerner8563 10 місяців тому

      It did NOT need to be done. They could’ve Shared care and feeding of him. Why can’t you see this.?

    • @tampabaybuccaneer10
      @tampabaybuccaneer10 10 місяців тому +5

      @@alanwerner8563 Because getting her to let go of the baby for him to receive care is almost impossible without sedating her. Gorilla babies need to be fed and kept warm constantly and Genki wasn't able to do it with Gentaro. It would be cruel to sedate her every time they needed to feed Gentaro.

    • @TheFlashyWeasel
      @TheFlashyWeasel 8 місяців тому +1

      @@alanwerner8563 WRONG

  • @karoonboomie2813
    @karoonboomie2813 8 місяців тому +19

    Everytime I watch this video I cry, they way Genki looked at him thru iron bars broke my heart, especially when she tries to kiss him, touch him. Then when he finally came, they way Genki was walking all around him, shielding him, that was so precious!! Genki will always have to mother of the year award, she is one amazing gorilla mama. She has been thru so much, all she ever wanted was her own baby, well-deserved! Kudos to the amazing gorilla human daddy, so much dedication, patience, compassion & determination. Job well done sir! You should be recognized & rewarded for your role as a human/gorilla parent in the Zoo Society around the world, you should train keepers willing to take on that role when needed. It’s all about the Gorillas 🦍 and Kyoto Zoo Gorilla Team made that happen & saved one more species from going into extinction. Much respect to you all. 🇺🇸🫶🏻🦍🩶🖤🦍🩶🖤🦍🏆

    • @stevemorris6790
      @stevemorris6790 2 місяці тому

      No even close. Genki never cared for gentaro when the brat was born.

  • @ankavoskuilen1725
    @ankavoskuilen1725 3 роки тому +81

    What a wonderful silverback and dad Momotaro is, considering the fact that he never had a role model.

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +17

      That is so true. I used to think he was a bit cold with the kids, but it could not be further from the truth.

    • @aquarianlight1880
      @aquarianlight1880 3 роки тому +18

      I actually think Momotaro has become a softie even more with Kintaro. Fatherhood is making him a better Silverback. I wonder uf he a Genki were to have a female baby would Momotaro be even more tender?

  • @floridagirl330
    @floridagirl330 2 роки тому +31

    I love Gentaro. Thanks for sharing this. Most people don’t know his story. They think he is a little bully. He is really a sweet boy that had an unconventional start in life. ❤️

  • @gailrossholland6149
    @gailrossholland6149 2 роки тому +56

    Cuteness overload. Gentaro was a beautiful baby and so adorable and funny. Genki was and still is a wonderful mother. Now I hope people can see why she is so protective when it comes to her boys
    especially Kintaro. Thank you for your video.

    • @dreamcatcherjulie1
      @dreamcatcherjulie1 Рік тому +9

      beautiful video. I knew all this but it upsets me when people say Genki needs to go, and Momo needs another partner. Genki has hard a very hard life, as well as Momo and they are good together. Thanks for putting these videos together so people know the background of the family. Genki was really all alone until Momo, and he also was all alone, so together they are good. It puts a lot of things into perspective for people who don't know all of their backgrounds. Again great job on putting these videos together.

    • @janetclaireSays
      @janetclaireSays Рік тому +8

      @@dreamcatcherjulie1 I think a lot of, mostly guys, who bash women online are now bashing this female gorilla because they are bored with limiting their disrespect to one species.

    • @TheFlashyWeasel
      @TheFlashyWeasel 8 місяців тому +1

      @@janetclaireSays And they STILL continue to do so..women do it too. Sick minds, maybe they are just jealous!

  • @vjc2270
    @vjc2270 2 роки тому +108

    Awww - poor Gentaro and poor Genki! No wonder Gentaro is so close to his human carers. It’s wonderful that he was successfully reunited with his mama - the zoo did an amazing job❣️

    • @gianniconcu5247
      @gianniconcu5247 Рік тому

      Come mai il piccolo appena nato e stato tolto alla madre perché non aveva latte

  • @CourtneyTunbridge79
    @CourtneyTunbridge79 Рік тому +12

    I loved this so much, I'm sure it's simply because Kintaro is the newest and smallest addition to Momotaro family and seriously who doesn't love a baby.....but Gentaro is sometimes so underrated, over looked, over shadowed by Kintaro, however you want to see it but he is an exceptional young man/ape, his life is such a success story and he has more personality than I've seen in a lot of humans.
    I absolutely love his dancing, I thought that was just a Kintaro thing but boy does Gentaro have the moves.
    People talk about how strong Kintaro is and how he never gives up but if more people saw this upload and knew a whole lot more of Gentaro's story then they will see that Gentaro is every much the superstar as his brother and Kintaro has the best big brother and role model in the world.
    Kudos to all the staff at Kyoto Zoo, you guys did a wonderful job and again can I just say what an AMAZING mother Genki is and an AMAZING father Momotaro is, especially seeing as Momotaro had no father himself and Gentaro was the first baby for both of them.
    I love Momotaro family ❤️ 💓 ♥️ 💕

  • @amydamjanovic9183
    @amydamjanovic9183 2 роки тому +18

    What a great mother Genki is. It was so sweet to see how excited she was when she finally got her son back.

  • @pambritz3166
    @pambritz3166 2 роки тому +7

    His keeper seems so proud of Gentaro......like he's Dad.

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  2 роки тому +1

      I would too! 😆

    • @kimgraham9671
      @kimgraham9671 Рік тому +1

      I always thought that too and he still looks like a proud dad when you see him watching Gentaro or talking about him. He has a big proud smile

  • @ellenknell9645
    @ellenknell9645 3 роки тому +94

    First, I'd like to thank you for sharing Gentaro's beginning into this world. It's hard to believe just 9 years later what a sweet big brother he has become to Kintaro. Genki has been through so much in her life and it was hard to watch her wanting to touch her first born son through the bars of the enclosure. She is one fantastic mom and Gentaro is a great brother who has a bright future.

  • @red8643
    @red8643 3 роки тому +62

    Genki is an awesome mom....God bless her. Momotaro loving Gentaro and playing with him is just beautiful. So very happy Gentaro was accepted back by both parents after such a long separation. Love love Gentaro 💖💖💖💖

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +6

      Thank you very much.

    • @billrobbins5874
      @billrobbins5874 3 роки тому +8

      Thank you so much Kyoto Staff, for this wouldn't have been possible without you all. Who is the stepdad/mom? Truly heartwarming.to see. Thank you for sharing. ❤️🦍🦍🦍🦍❤️.

  • @Miss-ru5tb
    @Miss-ru5tb 3 роки тому +82

    Amazing ! & when u know the facts to everyone’s life’s it really puts their personalities into perspective, like for example how genki was so overprotective for kintaro she didn’t get the chance to raise gentaro from birth like she would have wanted . But non the less she is an amazing mom & even MoMo how he didn’t have a father but has slowly found his way as a great silverback dad ! I love them 💕💕💕

  • @annajbanana2132
    @annajbanana2132 Рік тому +21

    THANK YOU FOR THAT BEAUTIFUL VIDEO FROM START TO FINISH. I LOVED HOW WELL HE WAS ABLE TO REUNITE AND BOND WITH HIS MAMA AND IT WAS HEARTWARMING TO SEE HIS DAD BEING SUCH A GENTLE GIANT TO HIS LITTLE BOY. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL STORY

  • @cut_red.
    @cut_red. 2 роки тому +15

    Such a beautiful story! I didn't know that gentaro was separated from his parents when he was a baby. Thank you for the video.

  • @tarinachickadaunce8011
    @tarinachickadaunce8011 3 роки тому +41

    Such a good story! I love how both Gentaros mommy and daddy both showed their love to him!

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +12

      Yes, they were both very accepting and loving even though he had been taken from them for a long time.

  • @aventuramami
    @aventuramami Рік тому +4

    Genki truly is a beautiful mom who takes her job extra seriously which is beautiful to watch as she nurtures and seems to genuinely enjoy the company of her little ones.

  • @Mbhjjjkghh
    @Mbhjjjkghh 2 роки тому +24

    This family deserves all our love and respect because each of them has gone through very difficult times in their lives. thanks to all the zookeepers who have cared for them for years. God bless you always.❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

  • @anaelena2104
    @anaelena2104 Рік тому +4

    The most beautiful act of love, the act of life.

  • @mielledowney2379
    @mielledowney2379 2 роки тому +16

    This is so educational and I a learning that the zoo keepers are very proactive at this Zoo and are quick to intervene to save a life when they need to . The animals are closely monitored and the staff do a great job of preserving this wonderful beings. From how Gentaro is now I can see he will be an amazing silverback.

  • @BeingforthebenefitofMrPerkins
    @BeingforthebenefitofMrPerkins Рік тому +8

    Such a wonderful heart warming story..thank you for this. Now it makes sense as to why Genki always has Kintaro close to her..

  • @kittykat1985
    @kittykat1985 3 роки тому +27

    What a beautiful story, the zoo did a great job keeping this family together. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @cynstinawillowsmythe9015
    @cynstinawillowsmythe9015 3 роки тому +62

    I love Gentaro! More should be told of his story. He usually gets overlooked. But he is amazing too. I love the entire family. Thanks.

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +21

      Thank you. There were many more videos I found of baby Gentaro. I'll see about posting another "More of Baby Gentaro" video. 😁

    • @Karin_R
      @Karin_R 3 роки тому +9

      @@GiselSimon Yesssss, please! 😀

    • @annlane1766
      @annlane1766 3 роки тому +10

      Please I would to see those videos.

    • @lisabenson
      @lisabenson 3 роки тому +8

      @@GiselSimon Gentaro seems exceptionally smart.

    • @karebear7669
      @karebear7669 2 роки тому +5

      Me too, I'm obsessed 😍

  • @susancortez4124
    @susancortez4124 3 роки тому +54

    such a nice story....love the part when momotaro and genki was trying for the first time..such a comedy

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +13

      She was very determined. 😂

    • @aquarianlight1880
      @aquarianlight1880 3 роки тому +9

      You see when they concieved Kintaro, Momotaro forgot for a minute, and Gentaro younger in background like what are you doing dad?

    • @cassandratakemyhandwilson4630
      @cassandratakemyhandwilson4630 2 роки тому +3

      @@GiselSimon:
      🤣🤣

  • @toddwilliams1380
    @toddwilliams1380 3 роки тому +147

    How the hell can anyone give this a thumbs down?? Man this is beautiful! 🦍🦍🦍🦍

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +12

      Aww, thank you so very much. 🥰🤗

    • @ellenknell9645
      @ellenknell9645 3 роки тому +10

      I agree. All gorilla videos are precious.

    • @ellenknell9645
      @ellenknell9645 3 роки тому +13

      @@GiselSimon Thank-you for the video on Gentaros birth. He's come a long way.

    • @manofernando9918
      @manofernando9918 2 роки тому +16

      Thumbs down are from orangutans who are quite jealous.

    • @sandybird5785
      @sandybird5785 2 роки тому

      @@GiselSimon aaà

  • @paulineleung5980
    @paulineleung5980 3 роки тому +33

    👍 The content of these videos is too precious. 💕🥰 The first time I saw how Genki loved Momotaro. 🙏🏻 Thank you to the director of the zoo for taking care of Gentaro since he was a baby, and Genki is also very great 👏🏻 to accept a son raised by humans, because many gorillas mother may not be able to accept babies raised by humans. I very like 💗 Momotaro family.

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +9

      The zoo did a wonderful job. Sometimes people criticize the zoo's for taking the baby away from the mama and raising them by hand but he would have died had they not. Through no fault of Genki. 💗🦍💗

    • @jeanettereynolds3151
      @jeanettereynolds3151 3 роки тому

      Thanking a person for getting vast amounts of money?? All these precious animals should be free

    • @michaelmannix1604
      @michaelmannix1604 3 роки тому +5

      @@jeanettereynolds3151 What do you honestly think would happen if this family in particular was abruptly released back into the wild?

  • @jillking5876
    @jillking5876 3 роки тому +21

    It's so wonderful to see all of Gentaro's life. Like his father, he had a lot of troubles to start with, but Momotaro has been patient and has worked to become a loving father for Gentaro. Now, with a little brother to entertain (and occasionally steal from Genki), he has really blossomed into a strong young blackback. I look forward to watching him grow, along with the other members of his family, and I can't wait for your next installment on this wonderful family. Thanks for sharing Gentaro's life with all of us!

  • @emmas1082
    @emmas1082 3 роки тому +15

    I’m so glad that they gave Genki the opportunity for a family. It’s so sad that she had to go 10 years by herself but she did have problems being bullied by other gorillas in the past.

    • @bilirubin5877
      @bilirubin5877 3 роки тому +4

      She's not by herself for 10 years, during that time she was sent to different zoo to mate with other Silverbacks for breeding program. In Genki's life she ever lived with Silverback Biju (Momotaro's Dad), Gon & Kenta but they have no offspring until the Silverback passed away. Then Genki sent back to Kyoto, not long she met Momotaro and finally have Gentaro in her 25 yo age.

    • @emmas1082
      @emmas1082 3 роки тому +1

      @@bilirubin5877 thank you for that information!👍🏻💕

    • @swampsagacity4685
      @swampsagacity4685 2 місяці тому

      ⁠​⁠@@bilirubin5877When she was at that other zoo, she lost 95 lbs, couldn’t carry a baby to term, was shunned by the gorillas after a dominant female arrived, and as a result of all this she chewed off one of her own fingers.
      Thankfully they sent her back to Kyoto zoo were she was matched with a kind & gentle Silverback.

  • @ritalittle4838
    @ritalittle4838 2 роки тому +7

    This is the first time I have seen this video. So much love. Made me cry with happiness for this family.

  • @firulais8741
    @firulais8741 3 роки тому +18

    Sigo sin entender por qué hay personas que no les gustan los vídeos de animales.
    Ha sido un trabajo maravilloso, Gentaro estaría orgulloso si pudiera ver y entender este vídeo de el, desde un poco antes de nacer. Extraordinario trabajo tanto de enseñar la vida de Gentaro en el vídeo cómo lo que hicieron por el, para que saliera adelante. También el trabajo que tendrían con Genki y Momotaro para que a los 10 meses no fueran a rechazar a su hijo.
    Pobre Genki, como estaría de ansiosa por querer estar con su hijo recién nacido.

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +4

      Creo que no les gustó porque no les gustaron todas las cosas adicionales que hago en los videos o creen firmemente que los animales no deben permanecer en el zoológico.

    • @firulais8741
      @firulais8741 3 роки тому +5

      @@GiselSimon muchos piensan que eso es maltrato animal. En su momento lo pensé también, pero desde que empecé a ver la familia de Momotaro he cambiado de opinión ya que están en un lugar seguro, tienen todas las ayudas necesarias allí, pudiendo disfrutar de su familia.
      En la selva igual Genki hubiese perdido a Gentaro. O no existiría ninguno porque ya el hombre salvaje hubiera ido a provocar una masacre para conseguir lo que quieren de estos animalitos.
      En el día de hoy admiro lo que están haciendo por estos animales, además que no debe de ser nada fácil este trabajo en todos los sentidos aunque debe de ser super satisfactorio.

    • @Cristina29031951
      @Cristina29031951 Рік тому +1

      Hicieron una prueba años después y Gentaro reconoció a su cuidador. Es un vídeo emocionante. Búscalo.

  • @mariabeneditachaves6854
    @mariabeneditachaves6854 8 місяців тому +5

    Bebê Gentaro, que maravilhoso !!! Hoje está um homenzinho !!!!😊😊😊😊

  • @PSandmore16
    @PSandmore16 2 роки тому +5

    It's heartbreaking to see her so desperately wanna hold her baby.

  • @mgsindica1840
    @mgsindica1840 Рік тому +2

    Wow.. It's wonderful! What a great involved efforts by the team! Understand why Gentaro is closer to the affectionate caretakers, who transformed him to a present brilliant, active, caring, handsome Gentaro. Well done! God bless you all.

  • @seasonsofphilly1993
    @seasonsofphilly1993 3 роки тому +14

    Oh my gosh...I'm so glad Gentaro's story showed up in my feed. He'll always be my sweet, brave boy. He definitely has his daddy's nose.

  • @user-zn5iq1ym6i
    @user-zn5iq1ym6i 2 роки тому +7

    12:40頃からの、父ちゃんとの触れ合いが、たまらなく良いですね🦍❤️
    特に寝てる父ちゃんに戯れてるゲンタロウがかわいい😍

  • @Karin_R
    @Karin_R 3 роки тому +44

    Thank you, Gisel, for making this wonderful, informative and educational video of Gentaro! I love love love Gentaro. So, when I saw the thumbnail of this video, I jumped with excitement and after watching, it didn't disappoint me at all. There are some pictures and movies I've never seen before. So, thank you so much for your time and effort to gather all the information and edit for people all over the world to understand about this precious boy gorilla, but mostly about gorillas in captivity.❤️🦍❤️

    • @billrobbins5874
      @billrobbins5874 3 роки тому +7

      Thank you so very much for sharing this with all of us. Had heard bits about Genki not being able to nurse. A truly wonderful gorilla family. Thank you to all who have played a part in their lives. Whoever built that climbing apparatus did an excellent job.
      Starting watching because of COVID. Hope all is getting better for you too. Not a day goes by, even love the reruns. You have truly captured some previous moments in the life of this family. ❤️🦍🦍🦍🦍❤️🌎❤️

    • @billrobbins5874
      @billrobbins5874 3 роки тому +4

      Oops, precious moments.

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +6

      Thank you very much. I was so excited when I found these. There are so many of us that love gorillas.

  • @rosaledesma5931
    @rosaledesma5931 Рік тому +7

    No paro de llorar al ver nacer a un ser tan especial como gentarito.

  • @shellos8
    @shellos8 3 роки тому +23

    What a beautiful video. He was so stinkin' cute when he was a newborn! It must have been hard for the keepers to give him back to his mum in a way, although it was always the ultimate goal. I love the part where Momotaro did not know what to do with Genki and so she scooted right under him, like "come on big boy. let me show you. I've waited a long time for a baby". Such a lovely story. Gentaro is a wonderful gorilla. You guys did a fantastic job raising him until he could go back with mum.

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +3

      I loved the part where he is dancing as a baby and then dancing the same way as a big boy. He was always a dancer.

  • @mooncakerabbithender7203
    @mooncakerabbithender7203 2 роки тому +7

    Such a lovely story of the start of Gentaro's life. I like the way Genki was watching close at Momotaro as he was trying to look at little Gentaro.

  • @fiorellageno3797
    @fiorellageno3797 3 роки тому +40

    It’s nice to see the mother and son re-bonding. But Gentaro’s world with his mom just got smaller. Before he was out and about with the human caregivers, now the circumference he lives in is a small cage enclosure he has to share with his parents. Wish his home was the entire zoo, I see that the caregivers love them, but if we can not safely place them back in the wild, then at least give them a better environment, that goes for all captive animals.

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +9

      I agree, but on some videos taken from a different angle, their enclosure it a lot bigger than it appears on most videos. Inside has many rooms too. Not as nice as Higashiyama but that one cost 6 billion yen.

    • @windaamelia672
      @windaamelia672 3 роки тому +5

      So sad story when Genki live alone,how are you feeling when Genki live alone in the jungle,are you still try say free them in jungle,stop think like a fool,all need proccess,do you think zoo people just think about money? Just tell me if you have good reason for me,thanks

    • @PrimateProductions
      @PrimateProductions 3 роки тому +7

      A "small cage"?? They do not live in a small cage!! Just because you can only see small parts of it in a video does not mean that is all there is to it!! Trust me, there are many different areas to it and it is nowhere close to just a "small cage"!

    • @joycecodrington4829
      @joycecodrington4829 2 роки тому +1

      @@GiselSimon I agree , only one thing 👍 all gorilla habitat s in captivity should be like that ( Higashiyama ). More natural environment and simulation of the wild . That's what I think.🤓 But it don't always happen that way . Unfortunately!!!!

    • @joycecodrington4829
      @joycecodrington4829 2 роки тому +2

      @@GiselSimon REALLY 6 billion yen??? The Kyoto zoo don't have to take that much yen . Just some adjustments and simulation . Even a little pond where they can soak their feet and wash their faces . Maybe even more trees 👍 where they wouldn't pull down . I think with the help of surporters it can be done . Every home needs an upgrade . Don't you think 🤔 ?? They deserve it 🤗😍❤️🍷

  • @kathlinebreuer9658
    @kathlinebreuer9658 3 роки тому +15

    Thanks for this beautiful memorie from Gentaro. I keep iit in my heart. Always❤❤

  • @cassiecarey1
    @cassiecarey1 3 роки тому +11

    Thank you Gisel. That was beautiful. He and Annie have similar upbringing....Funny how he used to jump on Big Momo's back.😄🥰🥰

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +4

      Isn't it?! And Momotaro tolerated it.

  • @TheFlashyWeasel
    @TheFlashyWeasel 3 роки тому +18

    This was a wonderful video about Gentaro, and his successful return to Genki and Momo! Thank you for sharing!

  • @elsa7281
    @elsa7281 3 роки тому +14

    The people who took care of Gentaro did a great job. Today, Gentaro is a happy mischievous gorilla as he should be. Love him. ♥️
    And, he grew up so very handsome. His face is so nice.

  • @kathrynmolesa1641
    @kathrynmolesa1641 3 роки тому +15

    Well done, Kyoto Zoo, what a happy family.

  • @Slimc74
    @Slimc74 Рік тому +2

    This explains why Gentaro is such a good unique young man. He loves people and his family, especially his younger brother. And why he has fits when Dad takes his spotlight

  • @TheNiquenique
    @TheNiquenique 2 роки тому +6

    What a happy ending to a rough beginning. It broke my heart watching Genki seeing her baby through the bars and not been able to touch him. Now that we know what a great protective mom she is, it must have hurt so much! 😢

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  2 роки тому +1

      It also explains why she was so protective of Kintaro. She didn't want them to take him too.

  • @stacypeloquin2085
    @stacypeloquin2085 3 роки тому +11

    Omg! Thanks for this! Finally we see Genki wanting Momo! Fascinating and wonderful

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +2

      You are welcome. Thank you for commenting! The full wedding night video can be found here: ua-cam.com/video/gKlrfR1ZmZU/v-deo.html

    • @stacypeloquin2085
      @stacypeloquin2085 3 роки тому +1

      Gisel Simon I've watched them over 3 years. This is fascinating. Thanks.

    • @aquarianlight1880
      @aquarianlight1880 3 роки тому

      Lol Genki always wanted him. She chose Momotaro from the start. They showed her Silverbacks on video and she clearly showed she wanted him lol😍

  • @ABlackCountryWoman
    @ABlackCountryWoman 7 місяців тому +1

    Our dear, gentle Gentaro. We love him so!!! Genki is an exceptional mother. It's amazing how she checked Gentaro all over his body to make sure he was okay - just like a human mommy.

  • @yulianatimurdewanti6845
    @yulianatimurdewanti6845 2 роки тому +6

    Always amaze to the pure life of them..Gentaro so cute, genki and momotaro so wonderful..makes my heart warm and melt..😊😍.

  • @karencawthorn3173
    @karencawthorn3173 Рік тому +2

    Its so kind & generous of them to take such tender & loving care for these beautiful babies. Such patience, such skills to appear as much as Mom as possible. And then return happily to his mama's loving arms.

  • @sonyawilson1000
    @sonyawilson1000 3 роки тому +16

    (12:46) One of 25 gorilla vocalizations. Love to hear youngster gorillas giggle/laugh when playing. Gentaro has always been a happy gorilla, and class clown.🤣😍

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +3

      Isn't it wonderful to hear them? It feels so special.

  • @lynngold1865
    @lynngold1865 3 роки тому +15

    I loved this! I didn't want it to end.it will go in my library.You really told how the zoo& Genki worked together to save our beautiful Gentaro.beautifully done.💙🦍💙😘👯

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +7

      Thank you, isn't it fortunate that they got all these videos and documented in detail what happened?! 🥳

  • @catherinejoseph3241
    @catherinejoseph3241 3 роки тому +33

    Thank you. Genki knows that Gentaro is her son. Love this group.

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +2

      Thank You!

    • @dforeman352
      @dforeman352 3 роки тому +3

      Thank you for letting me know history about Gentaro birth and how he was raised I really Love the videos of this family.💖

  • @elainecastelluccio1056
    @elainecastelluccio1056 3 роки тому +8

    I follow the family daily. Gentaro is such a sweet boy

  • @candacebrennan4645
    @candacebrennan4645 Рік тому +2

    This brought tears to my eyes! So beautiful!

  • @aquarianlight1880
    @aquarianlight1880 3 роки тому +6

    Genki was a flirt from the start🥰

  • @johnryan9626
    @johnryan9626 2 роки тому +5

    I tell you I just love this gorilla family. I can sit for hours watching them.. I tend to relax watching the family. They are all very loving to each other.

  • @yvonnejones9940
    @yvonnejones9940 2 роки тому +9

    I loved this video! Gentaro has overcome many hurdles and seems none the worse for wear. If you only see the vids of him in the last year you don't see his great personality and heart. Same with Momotaro. This video helped round out the family Momotaro. Now that he is a rowdy teen, Gentaro is still sweet, loves his parents (I saw a recent vid of him playing with his dad), adores his baby brother Kintaro, is very smart, a well rounded gorilla kid. I wonder if he still dances. We need to see more Gentaro especially since he is starting on his young silverback training.
    AND KUDOS to the keepers at KyotoCity Zoo. The care, love, and time they put into Gentaro, and later Kintaro, to keep them alive and healthy as newborns to now is awesome. The gorillas and staff are blessings for each other. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @Kim-lc3fv
    @Kim-lc3fv 3 роки тому +7

    That was impressive that Genki let the keepers feed Gentaro after he had returned to her.

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +4

      Many mother gorillas do too. It is like the training they get to present body parts to the keepers for medical care.

    • @miumiu-nh1re
      @miumiu-nh1re 2 роки тому +1

      The Kyoto Zoo blog stated that Genki was very angry at first when the zookeepers supplemented Gentaro. However, she gradually got used to it, and Genki allowed the keeper to feed her.

  • @micanecorso9677
    @micanecorso9677 3 роки тому +17

    beautiful video. Many times we are hard with gentaro, but he is a child that does not grow, I think he wants to be an eternal baby of genki and momo. sweet gentaro 😍

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +14

      Now that you mention it, yes, Gentaro will be 10 this year which makes him "officially" a Blackback and not a kid anymore, but he still looks and acts very much like a little boy. Maybe he will get to stay with the family much longer. 😃

    • @lindapelle8738
      @lindapelle8738 3 роки тому +2

      @@GiselSimon I hope so 💙💛💙💛💙💛

    • @aquarianlight1880
      @aquarianlight1880 3 роки тому

      Just like human are so different and mature differently perhaps Gentaro has a few more years with family. It would benefit Kintaro to still have his brother and Momotaro would definately teach Gentaro how to be Silverback, since he himsrlf did not have that. Momo father died when he was baby.

    • @PrimateProductions
      @PrimateProductions 3 роки тому +1

      @@aquarianlight1880 no his father died immediately after he was conceived, before he was even born!

  • @karencawthorn3173
    @karencawthorn3173 Рік тому +1

    What an absolute JOY to help these so very precious babies survive.

  • @worldpeace3958
    @worldpeace3958 2 роки тому +1

    So sweet bro Gentaro.❤❤❤
    Papa n son did have fun n happy moments together🥰👍
    Thanks to the zoo for caring him!❤

  • @shelliepoitras2473
    @shelliepoitras2473 3 роки тому +6

    Seeing momo do extra gentle n loving ,his first babby..🤧🧡🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰just when u couldn't love the family more...

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому

      Wasn't that so special to see?

  • @suni9625
    @suni9625 2 роки тому +4

    I'm in tears somehow. Thank you for sharing such a lovely story💜

  • @andreaolvera3045
    @andreaolvera3045 2 роки тому +7

    Que familia tan bonita y que bien se adapto el papá a su bebé

  • @adamgrim911
    @adamgrim911 11 місяців тому +2

    Now i understand why she did not like the zoo keepers to play with him she thought he was going to be taken back to them. Its only natural to not want your baby raised by someone else but man she is a wonderful mother one of the best i have seen

  • @aubreymacleod2618
    @aubreymacleod2618 3 роки тому +10

    Its so cool tho that gorilla could express to the mom that she was a mother too, and it was crystal clear without ever involving language. We should take a lesson from that interaction. Im sure other moms know what i mean. I got goosebumps, and within the 1st minute the tears came...

  • @floridagirl330
    @floridagirl330 3 роки тому +11

    What a wonderful experience for a caretaker to have!🦍❤️

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +2

      Wouldn't it be wonderful. I was absolutely needed of course. I got to hand feed a gorilla once and it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I will never forget it.

  • @user-on4uj6ri4r
    @user-on4uj6ri4r 3 місяці тому +1

    She is such a amazing mom and wife,showing MoMo the ropes,incredible ❤️

  • @jimterryh1983
    @jimterryh1983 2 роки тому +6

    This video sheads a lot of light on Gentaro's early life. Thank you for sharing it. I loved it.

  • @sandiland0000
    @sandiland0000 2 роки тому +8

    Wow I’m soooo impressed with your love, knowledge and care of these beautiful gorillas. Love this happy ending. with love and not giving up they are a successful family unit. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @aquarianlight1880
    @aquarianlight1880 3 роки тому +7

    This is such a beautiful video of Gentaro' s Life story💖

  • @madelroosanroo8410
    @madelroosanroo8410 2 роки тому +12

    Que historia de vida de Gentaro .una hermosura este chico . No imaginé así el inicio de su vida . Cerca y a la vez tan lejos de su madre ¡!

  • @cas6227
    @cas6227 2 роки тому +3

    I am delighted you shared this... What a precious baby.... Love him

  • @rdombrowski28
    @rdombrowski28 3 роки тому +3

    Gentaro is such a handsome young ape. I just love him. He looks so much like his mom its crazy.

  • @gorillabff1003
    @gorillabff1003 3 роки тому +10

    Thank you so much for making this wonderful documentary about Gentaro. It’s so well done and I really enjoyed it! ♥️🦍

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your kind comment.

  • @stevemorris6790
    @stevemorris6790 Рік тому +3

    Gentaro was a very cute baby!

  • @virginiaviola5097
    @virginiaviola5097 2 роки тому +3

    I can’t imagine having your baby taken away from you with no explanation for months and months. I think that I would have died from grief. I know that the intention was well meant, but poor Genki must have suffered terribly. All well that ends well I guess.

  • @terryford8280
    @terryford8280 3 роки тому +13

    💞💖💞THAT WAS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME..WOW!!! I'M TRULY IN AWE!! WHAT A GREAT, SENSITIVE, INFORMATIVE VIDEO OF MY BELOVED MOMO TROOP!! GREAT JOB PUTTING THIS TOGETHER!!! THANK YOU!!😘👍😘👍💞

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому

      Thank you for your comments

  • @kotekoteanan
    @kotekoteanan 3 роки тому +4

    赤ちゃん期〜幼少期のゲンタロウを初めて見ました。貴重な映像をありがとうございます。今ではすっかりお兄ちゃんですが、こんなに小さい頃があったんですね。ゲンタロウは、ゲンキと飼育員さんという二人のお母さんがいて幸せ者ですね。
    Thank you💕

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому

      嬉しいコメントありがとうございます。

  • @mgclaraujo
    @mgclaraujo 2 роки тому +13

    Eu gosto muito assistir aos videos da familia Momotaro. Conhecer a historia de Gentaro foi legal .

  • @amykins9870
    @amykins9870 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful family bond that couldn't be disrupted.

  • @naconte4103
    @naconte4103 3 роки тому +13

    exciting, the story of Gentaro, my favorite little monkey from the Momotaro family that I love so much! thanks for showing the story of Gentaro, in this video I found answers to my curiosities!

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +2

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @jennycraigadventures3314
      @jennycraigadventures3314 3 роки тому +4

      As apes, gorillas are more closely related to humans than monkeys.

    • @phylishess4011
      @phylishess4011 2 роки тому +1

      I think they are all wonderful in their own way, but I have to tell you that Gentaro is my favorite too. He is so good with Kintaro and has such a sweet air about him. I love Kintaro, of course, because he is a baby and everyone loves babies, but Gentaro is such a sweet soul. He stole my heart. ❤️

  • @sidj6745
    @sidj6745 Рік тому +3

    What a wonderful job you guys did...what a beautiful family...just warms ur soul to see this story...thank you

  • @raquel_cb_
    @raquel_cb_ 3 роки тому +7

    Thank you for this amazing video 🙏😍

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much. Glad you liked it.

  • @wernervannuffel2608
    @wernervannuffel2608 3 роки тому +9

    Very nice history of Gentaro's young life 👍👏👏👏

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much.

    • @wernervannuffel2608
      @wernervannuffel2608 3 роки тому

      @@GiselSimon You are welcome. Really very nice presentation, Gisel.

  • @butterflygirl6520
    @butterflygirl6520 2 роки тому +7

    Absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

  • @stevemorris6790
    @stevemorris6790 5 місяців тому +3

    Gentaro is the most handsomest of the family!

  • @zeliaporto5825
    @zeliaporto5825 2 роки тому +11

    Foi muito bonito o que fizeram pelo Gentaro ,mais ele não e tão amado pela Genki e ele e muito carente ,amo o Gentaro ele e lindooooo ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @sonyawilson1000
    @sonyawilson1000 3 роки тому +8

    I absolutely loved this video! 😍. Genki looking so cute trying to show Momotaro how "the business" is done. I laughed so hard. He was like, "Um Huh? What is happening right now? Oh ok!." 🤣 Watching Gentaro growing in this video, and thinking about the day he will be a matured silverback (with those same innocent eyes and face). I can't wait!! 😍

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  3 роки тому +5

      Thank you very much Sonya! Genki was at her cutest best that night!.

    • @elisabethroth1591
      @elisabethroth1591 3 роки тому +1

      Absolutly agree with you! His face is the cutest of all!

  • @stephaniegreen4566
    @stephaniegreen4566 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for taking excellent care of Gintaro

  • @Georgie14
    @Georgie14 2 роки тому +5

    Such a beautiful family. This video makes my heart smile.

    • @GiselSimon
      @GiselSimon  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, they are special.

  • @balidancer
    @balidancer 3 роки тому +3

    beautiful family...

  • @grumpycanadiangrandma7990
    @grumpycanadiangrandma7990 Рік тому +1

    so glad Genki has a family now. she was alone for so long

  • @kathleencreighton3094
    @kathleencreighton3094 2 роки тому +8

    What a lovely story

  • @rosaliecarter-kretz8228
    @rosaliecarter-kretz8228 3 роки тому +6

    What an amazing video. I just love this Gorilla family. The joy on the carers face when he took Gentaro out was simply adorable. Thank you so much for making and sharing this video. Xx

  • @lady4vols
    @lady4vols 2 роки тому +6

    Such a beautiful story of our precious Gentaro. I enjoyed getting to see his unique personality and to know he’s always had such a lovable, affectionate and exuberant little personality. Love me some Gentaro. ❤️❤️

  • @janeanclam1729
    @janeanclam1729 2 роки тому +3

    Gentaro has always been a dancer and he laughs,too! What a sweetie. Momotaro and Genki are amazing parents! Good job to you all!

  • @sarapiburn2523
    @sarapiburn2523 Рік тому +1

    Gentaro is one of my favorites! Beautiful story!💜💜💜 thank you 💜