Here Comes A Long-awaited Update On Rotterdam Zoo’s Gorilla Infant!
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Here Comes A Long-overdue Update On @blijdorpdierentuin’s Gorilla Infant!
At only a few days old, the little one was drinking well and staying close to mother Aya. They regularly received 'maternity visits' from Ayba; Aya's eldest daughter. She was very interested in her then yet-to-be-sexed newborn sibling. Father Bokito did not interfere with the upbringing, but did ensure peace and harmony in the group.
The newborn gorilla was determined to be a male. Rotterdam Zoo have the tradition of choosing a name with the first letter of the mother, in this case the A of Aya. The caretakers came up with three beautiful African names and put it to a public vote. The resulting name was: Ajabu (meaning miracle).
With the nice weather, the gorilla family has been outside a lot. They decide for themselves whether they want to go outside. That way Aya can determine what is best for her child. In this video by caretaker Victor you can clearly see how Ajabu can safely slip into the arms of his mother everywhere. Sister Ayba spends a lot of time with her brother; it is a nice learning experience for her for later.
Gorillas have a varied diet, they eat various vegetables, fruits, nuts, herbs, leaves and branches. They love bitter plant species. In this video by zookeeper Victor, they eat fresh branches. Gorilla cub Ajabu is already showing interest in eating leaves. In the coming period he will eat more and more. In the wild, the gorilla’s diet helps to maintain the rainforest. For example, they eat away low-hanging branches, so that other plants can grow better. The seeds from their manure also germinate into new plants.
I think the mothers are very good taking care of their babies, hugs to the moms and babies
I love your attitude towards these beautiful females and their newest family member Ajabu; Little miracle indeed! 😁👍
The scene starting at 0:53 is one of the most beautiful, wholesome, sweetest things I've seen in a while! :)
0:56 What a cute healthy baby because 🌸 mama has lots of nutritional 🍼milk packed with nutrients, and immune building proteins for her infant😌.
What a precious little one. I love his name! It's perfect!
Lovely! Thanks for the update!
What a gorgeous naturalistic zoo environment for the new baby.
Beautiful video. Adorable baby and wonderful momma. 🦍❤️
Bellissimo 🌹this boy will never have to worry about getting a feed, mama has plenty of 🍼 Thanks 🌟
O filhotinho abrindo os olhos!!😍😍😍😍😍
I could watch them all day.
I melted at the 1:00 mark as the siblings looked at each other
Thank you for the written narrative - educational.
A nice enclosure/environment for the gorillas 👍
Delightful family!!
such a lovely video! thank you.
hope to see a lot more of this interesting troop.
🦍❣🦍❣
So very cute happy birthday new baby gorilla
Bonsoir instants plein de tendresse et d'amour la mère veille très bien sûr sont bébé ont dirait presque des humains merci de nous montrer des vidéos super sympa merci
Sweet baby good job mummy
Adorable🎉🎉🎉
Ajabu❣️
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Poor animal should not be in a zoo but room free in a jungle. This truly makes me so sad. It used to be the only way we could see these animals but now with documentaries etc we can see how they live, no need for zoos anymore, time to close them
Should be in Rwanda sanctuary not on concrete for your entertainment