Young Orphaned Gorillas: See Their Adorable Bond With Park Rangers

Young Orphaned Gorillas: See Their Adorable Bond With Park Rangers | National Geographic

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At the Senkwekwe Center for mountain gorilla orphans in Congo, a handful of Virunga National Park rangers live around the clock with four juveniles whose parents were killed. The rangers see their families only every few weeks and are very close to their charges. Chief caretaker André Bauma along with his team have hand-raised the gorillas since they were first brought to the center. The first gorilla, Ndakasi, was found when she was just two months old, near the body of her murdered mother. Bauma cared for her like a human child-letting her sleep on his chest for warmth and bottle-feeding her to help build her strength. After that, three more orphaned gorillas joined "the family" at the center. Since no mountain gorilla orphan has ever been successfully returned to the wild, they will always depend on humans. To find out more about the heroic efforts to save the mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park, tune in to Explorer: Battle for Virunga, June 26 8/7c on National Geographic Channel.
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@safethamzagic7226 8 жыл бұрын

hats off to those who protect them

@babinostventertainment3265 4 жыл бұрын

Safet Hamzagic have to so They won’t go extinct we want these animals here even in 2040

@dechenmo8966 4 жыл бұрын

For those without hats, I suggest wigs off.

@patrickobrien5311 4 жыл бұрын

all heroes

@isDatBoi 4 жыл бұрын

the ranger die today... by the rebel

@omnisystem6030 3 жыл бұрын

de chenmo but what about the people who don’t have hats or wigs

@lisarennau8604 4 жыл бұрын

these are real men. Protecting and nurturing

@papersplease 4 жыл бұрын

Like most men.

@chillerapfel23 4 жыл бұрын

@@papersplease nope

@papersplease 4 жыл бұрын

chillerapfel23 Father issues.

@denisshillingford5891 4 жыл бұрын

@@chillerapfel23 I don't think you know about African men and you should not speak on it

@AuntieLux 4 жыл бұрын

@@denisshillingford5891 @papersplease - I agree with @chillerapfel23 as an African woman - because in my community both inside and outside of Africa I've only really met a handful of good men. Just like you've probably only known a handful of bad ones.

@bbbao-zl3bf 4 жыл бұрын

Just went onto their website to find some more info on the conservation. Ended up finding some devastating news of the park rangers/employees who were attacked by an armed rebel group and had lost their lives while on the way to headquarters. The world is a cruel place :(

@doukdondada9587 3 жыл бұрын

That’s heartbreaking 😩

@bujfvjg7222 3 жыл бұрын

No, humans are cruel..........We are Great Apes ourselves, and rather than see ourselves as caretakers of this world, we see ourselves as superiour to the point we think we actually have a right of ownership over nature and the nature we destroy in the name of "progress" and "CIVILisation". We are all born into a society that rewards selfishness and illusion (to reality), and the rest of us can only follow into the shithole that society digs before we're born.....We as a species deserve no pity!

@imolongkumer6549 3 жыл бұрын

If only better equipments and resources were provided to the caretakers as well. 🙏

@navyforeveryoungjean-phili5940 3 жыл бұрын

That’s really distressing to me

@ninavarnava6781 3 жыл бұрын

Nooo that’s heart breaking. 😢😢😢😢 shouldn’t say this but I’m going to. The rebels who did this I hope their arm and leg drop off😡😡😡

@senguptasayn 4 жыл бұрын

I can never quite understand how anybody could ever have the heart to hurt such loving creatures.

@red-nb3lj 4 жыл бұрын

The answer is greed. When people come up with money related, can done worst more and put the "heart" part away.

@anonhgj1422 4 жыл бұрын

no if you do this you have no heart for animals, greed is the driver

@2canines 4 жыл бұрын

@The Sun Goddess 400? more like 10'000.

@Captain_Of_A_Starship 4 жыл бұрын

Because those loving creature will also kill other living creatures and humans as well. Being cute doesn't mean non dangerous.

@christophercano4809 4 жыл бұрын

@@Captain_Of_A_Starship They do it when they feel in danger, they're not even carnivores. Plus most animals kills for either food or to protect themselves, many humans hunt for fun, like wth.

@annakulikova586 6 жыл бұрын

I could listen to this guy speak all day

@sssssarthak 6 жыл бұрын

Of course with subtitles

@drdre2641 6 жыл бұрын

Not everyone need subtitles ;) Still a pretty good voice to speak french.

@wilfridfred1055 6 жыл бұрын

French....

@drdre2641 6 жыл бұрын

wilfrid......

@healmyroots 6 жыл бұрын

Yes! I love his French.

@cswong6102 4 жыл бұрын

Just read today that 12 of d rangers were killed 2 days ago! 4 were injured, 1 critically. Please pray for all of dem, their families & d park people. RIP brave men, see u in heaven

@pravinatawde5135 3 жыл бұрын

So sad. 😭

@aidensudeyko183 3 ай бұрын

May the rest in peace they are HERO'S!!!!❤❤❤❤🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊

@OnePointLander 3 ай бұрын

Killed by who? The gorillas or humans?

@langustajableczna 2 ай бұрын

@@OnePointLander why would the gorillas kill them... Militias often kill the rangers

@fruit_is_yum Ай бұрын

@@OnePointLanderhumans

@LuzMaria95 6 жыл бұрын

These men are a gift from God. They are magnificent.

@juarezrodas8359 6 жыл бұрын

Luz Maria Torres II Garcia de que país son ellos

@nefertari8218 6 жыл бұрын

Juarez Rodas Congo

@texabara 5 жыл бұрын

Luz María Torres II García 🇵🇷¡Hola!

@krnordli 5 жыл бұрын

It is truely amazing and awe aspiring.

@petyrkowalski9887 5 жыл бұрын

Evolution and nature actually.

@The-Dom 3 жыл бұрын

When he calls them "Jewels" my heart melted for these men. True heroes. God bless.

@eetee455 6 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing a picture of Ndakasi after she was found, the ranger had his arm around her comforting her bc poachers had killed her mother. Thank you for the amazing work you do, beautiful souls taking care of beautiful souls

@lalaaddas6363 4 жыл бұрын

Yessssss!!!

@XxLeoRiversxX 2 жыл бұрын

1:41 he says “On avait tué son maman” which translate to, “WE had killed his mother”.

@urban_fox4658 Жыл бұрын

@@XxLeoRiversxX It means "We" as in "our kind." "Humans killed her mother." But not them, specifically.

@chavamara 8 жыл бұрын

And that's how you know they're related to us. Matabishi waits until AFTER her keeper's back is turned to go back to doing the thing she was just told not to do, just like any proper primate child should! :P I love her reacting at the beginning, where she's just like, "What, I wasn't doing anything! Honest!"

@matth6900 6 жыл бұрын

No idea how in this day and age evolution is questioned. I got it when I was 4.

@hopehunter8237 6 жыл бұрын

+Sparrow Flying not monkeys but something like them they are showing signs that one day the become more. Just might not have the chance.

@NB-ky5ol 6 жыл бұрын

Evolution is a theory and if your believe that I have some ocean-front property in Arizona you might be interested in.

@periodicart444 6 жыл бұрын

Nic B I believe in evolution, I might also take your offer on that oceanfront property

@NB-ky5ol 6 жыл бұрын

Periodic Milk Makes sense.

@Tairygreen 4 жыл бұрын

“They are half human, and half animal” I like how he said that

@Tairygreen 4 жыл бұрын

You know what he meant. They deserve dignity and freedom too

@Qq33333 4 жыл бұрын

Half animal half god

@johnbiggscr 4 жыл бұрын

sam clark he’s right. They aren’t our ancestors, they are our cousins.

@jaredflynn3750 4 жыл бұрын

@sam clark technically speaking we're closer related to fungi than anything else but yeah apes are also pretty close relatively speaking apparently orangutans lately have been learning to use Stone Age tools to Spearfish from watching humans so they're on their way to joining us in a few million years I guess

@jaredflynn3750 4 жыл бұрын

@nordhorny sorry was misremember something about how they are closer to us than plants my bad

@cshula1 4 жыл бұрын

Heroes taking care of their babies their "Jewels."

@user-og6hl6lv7p 3 жыл бұрын

Don't be anti-Semitic.

@yanetsmith8354 3 жыл бұрын

This guy's french sounds so cool with his African accent underneath. The gorillas seem to be doing really well in his care too.

@rainydaywolf162 5 жыл бұрын

See how they love their protectors. Why can't we just stop killing these innocent souls and spread peace and just coexist.

@MeimeiLovesmusic 4 жыл бұрын

Rainyday Wolf please find a way to contribute to your wonderful sentiment... donate money and or time to this cause. They need all our help!

@claricestarling6510 4 жыл бұрын

Poverty

@Captain_Of_A_Starship 4 жыл бұрын

Only those that become trained to humans, any others are fair game as it is still survival of the fittest.

@MeimeiLovesmusic 4 жыл бұрын

Captain Of A Starship when it’s not a fair playing field whereby high tech is used to kill animals, their natural habitats are stolen away and food and water used up ... we cannot use the archaic destructive useless mentality of survival concept. Now it’s time to preserve, protect so planet doesn’t die and innocent species go extinct not by any natural forces by humans intentional greed and violence towards animals.

@VilaToro64 4 жыл бұрын

Jesus is the perfect example on how we should treat one another

@tomoko3672 Жыл бұрын

André Bauma and Lek Chailert are two of my greatest heroes, angels walking on Earth.

@sivasankarshakthivel5852 4 жыл бұрын

I can see the love and reverence for the gorillas in his eyes.

@eenzamenarend15 8 жыл бұрын

there is a documantary on netflix about them called verunga, i really recommend it!

@samueljackson315 5 жыл бұрын

*Virunga

@jille2272 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@nemaibligg7129 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, just added to my list :)

@Androbott 4 жыл бұрын

wena lo voy a verlo

@d9121986 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@poppykok5 7 жыл бұрын

Andre Bauma & Team...God Bless you all for your compassionate, gentle & loving hearts...Knowing these *MAGNIFICENT* creatures are finally safe in your care fills my heart with tremendous joy...Warm hugs from the U.S.

@Trund27 6 жыл бұрын

I love these protectors. They are my heroes. Thank you for taking care of these magnificent creatures.

@leylajohnson7495 6 жыл бұрын

Im so proud to be Congolese❤️🇨🇩🇨🇩🇨🇩

@beingmarilyngail8470 5 жыл бұрын

And you should be.

@gloverelaxis 5 жыл бұрын

such a beautiful part of the world. my heart hurts for the Congolese working class who are abused by the world and the Congolese ruling class.

@coachboler2894 4 жыл бұрын

Does everyone from the Congo speak French?

@Ben-jp2xl 4 жыл бұрын

So proud, these guys are great but what about the others killing all the animals and the women that are raped on an unprecedented amount.

@genesiskravitz8621 4 жыл бұрын

Toni sumblin absolutely

@rigcarrc 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful AFRICA 🤝💞💓💥💨🦍

@blackirontarkus3156 5 жыл бұрын

@Eromanga Sensei your anime profile picture automatically makes anything you say invalid and irrelevant

@hubertberrum6242 5 жыл бұрын

Eromanga Sensei you’re not really wrong

@dropbear2972 4 жыл бұрын

Murdoch Chan I would literally rather live in Africa than be a stinky neckbearded weeb

@cabechek 4 жыл бұрын

Albus Dumbledor you’re probably not far off soooo what’s it gonna be? You gonna shave your neck or move to Africa?

@dropbear2972 4 жыл бұрын

Dagger Song ahh typical wetwipe, not going to reply

@sapphire48481 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the time and care given to the beautiful creatures. Bless All of You.

@malcilraeure1364 Жыл бұрын

Love when he said they are half human half animal.. that’s so true

@mariekebootsma4346 10 ай бұрын

So much respect for those men.

@user-co4qu7oc9b 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, smart and gentle.

@fluffythehimalayanhusky692 3 жыл бұрын

I came here on a search for more information about Virunga National Park after coming across the very disheartening news of six rangers being killed there this morning. These people are truly heroic for putting their lives on the line to protect these beautiful animals. This world is crazy enough but we are still blessed because there are heroic and dedicated people like them out there. Much respect.

@murphmanin 5 жыл бұрын

Imagine the whole world had this kind of compassion for all living things?

@breezyg7652 3 жыл бұрын

Park rangers are the heroes we don’t deserve but the heroes we need

@David-ws1ct 4 жыл бұрын

Love has no language....no boundary....this act of humanity proves this....

@aanon5716 6 жыл бұрын

these park rangers have noble careers.

@debwilson5236 Жыл бұрын

It is so beautiful to see how these beautiful gorillas trust you and care for you I think you are great how much you do for them and teach them god bless you

@msmirandagarcia 3 жыл бұрын

They have a close relationship with the gorillas. Gorillas are very smart and know to show their emotions to humans who take care of them.

@midsummernight2009 4 жыл бұрын

A heartfelt job! These men are replacing the parents of the little apes and doing an amazingly loving job

@jaun-pierrestrydom1851 6 жыл бұрын

Its just beautifull to see how these guy treat and respect the animals with love. Respect to these guys

@patrickvalicenti5971 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you gentlemen. We owe you a debt of gratitude, in return you guys get to forge friendships with the best souls on the planet

@livvmartinez7645 4 жыл бұрын

It warms my heart to see these animals loved and well cared for. We need more people like this in the world.

@hanaage6421 7 жыл бұрын

You're doing wonderfull work. Much respect!

@jacobreeves3110 4 жыл бұрын

Its beautiful, his whole life has become about the gorillas, and though it doesn't seem like a lavish life, he seems content. I envy that.

@StonyRC 4 жыл бұрын

Those Keepers and Guards are TOP GUYS. We ALL owe them a debt of gratitude for putting so much of their lives into protecting the Gorillas. Massive respect.

@cprtotherescue2829 4 жыл бұрын

What a kind, well spoken gentleman working for a great cause!

@conmara6492 5 жыл бұрын

I remember watching "Virunga" on Netflix, and reading other such stories about these brave and brilliant men fighting to protect wildlife in the DRC. It's such a heart warming clip

@elizabethleninski4550 6 жыл бұрын

I would like to personally hug these people who have such compassion for these beautiful creatures.. HUG❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@dbeazrn3934 Ай бұрын

RIP Marsha and Ndakasi - we’re so heartbroken but thrilled that André loved you both as his own children. He has dedicated his life to all four of the orphaned mountain gorillas. What a special Angel on earth. Many blessings to you all!!!

@tomp7401 6 жыл бұрын

"The perfect job doesnt exi--"

@tomp7401 4 жыл бұрын

@Drew Vanheistel K

@sa-iw4dr 4 жыл бұрын

Gorillas are so affectionate and smart. These guys taking care of them are well loved; we need to protect these majestic sweet creatures.

@chichichi998 4 жыл бұрын

So wonderful. Wish all humans can see the beauty in these animals. Thank you for your love and compassion for the gorillas x

@Chancexoxo 4 жыл бұрын

Who could dislike this? Omg this is precious ❤️

@morsmordre3 3 жыл бұрын

Poachers...that's who

@Vishnuvijayan-xw5gk 2 жыл бұрын

RIP NDAKASI 😢🙏

@bisiilki 6 жыл бұрын

Andre Bauma and the rangers are heroes. Plain and simple!

@EmmaDee 4 жыл бұрын

No matter how many times I watch, I could watch a million more videos about these guys. Andre’ you are amazing.

@LisaMarie51968 4 жыл бұрын

People from Congo take the best care of the animals there. They actually truly care for them and risk their lives to keep them safe! God Bless them all ❤️🙏🏽✝️

@tinahaynes696 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see people protecting these beautiful creatures and saving them. Changing the world, one day at a time.

@artisan2go 4 жыл бұрын

A huge heartfelt THANK YOU to the ladies and gentlemen who take the time help our furry friends of the jungle!

@swamp5050 5 жыл бұрын

Humans CAN be amazing, hats off to these wonderful men!

@bengage9695 5 күн бұрын

You can learn so much about someone by watching how they treat animals. It's like a litmus test for good people.

@carmeldcole 9 күн бұрын

I’m so profoundly glad these men and women are being the custodians they are. It’s sad it is a necessity, but I’m grateful for their commitment.

@sharonhayes7745 5 жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS all the Rangers who protect, care for and love these Amazing, Smart, and Loving gifts from GOD! Thank- you to all involved.

@Dinosaur2528 3 жыл бұрын

There’s actually a documentary about this park on Netflix and I recommend this so much! Literally after I’ve seen the documentary, I got up and donated.

@tracesmith4966 4 жыл бұрын

True heroes...thank You for all you do for these orphans....we need so many more people like you to protect our wild life around the planet.

@justbreathe_ 9 ай бұрын

So beautiful. Those men are heroes to me

@kit2130 6 жыл бұрын

It's hard to hear their stories but the love & care they have is wonderful.

@susanraezer1590 8 жыл бұрын

What you have done for and with the gorilla's is amazing. They have bonded with you, and better yet, with each other, which means they will bond later, with their own species, when eventually released into the wild.

@Jules-so6lz 8 жыл бұрын

But they said the gorillas can't be released because they depend on humans to feed them, they are going to be in captivity all their lives.

@lucylove4514 5 жыл бұрын

You can see the love they have for each other. Very beautiful.

@Xformat01 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for protecting them from humans. Thank you so much.

@jackiefloyd8003 6 жыл бұрын

They are so amazingly beautiful and intelligent; thank you for saving them. May your conservation efforts thrive.

@rochelletalania3364 5 жыл бұрын

I hope and pray that animal trafficking will end

@aidensudeyko183 3 ай бұрын

André Bauma is a hero along with the rest of the Virunga Sanctuary staff!! ❤❤❤ Absolute Giga Chad Bloody legend you're amazing for what you do!!!❤❤❤❤

@darlenelovre848 2 жыл бұрын

God Bless You Sir and your family , Thank You for helping God’s animals. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@chocolatechip6017 4 жыл бұрын

Its so heart warming to see such a beautiful bond between humans and gorillas 💟

@taywin9012 5 жыл бұрын

Imagine the feeling of empowerment having a beast that could tear you to shreds look up to you as a parent....

@foxopossum 4 жыл бұрын

The world is still a great place sometimes. Warms the heart this bond they have♥️ Such a tragedy that many Rangers were killed at this park just a few days ago. Heart breaking

@kittykat4934 4 жыл бұрын

Such beautiful people & such beautiful animals.. This is how I believe we have a God

@davidwilliam3697 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful yet very sad...

@saguarotreker 5 жыл бұрын

inspirational, gives me hope for humanity knowing there are people who love and protect these majestic beings.

@bernardblack3124 6 жыл бұрын

Good God, those close-up shots of their faces... can never have enough of those.

@Em-mp4hf 4 жыл бұрын

Wow even being young the gorillas have to be very strong, I give these guys so much credit! What an amazing job!

@dianaherron2223 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing men these caretakers are. They are amazing and jewels themselves. Xo

@ignaciomaldonado4251 5 жыл бұрын

Love for this Gentle Creatures, and Respect for this magnificent Men! Africa Rules! We Can Continue to protect the Animals!

@LarissaTheBrave 6 жыл бұрын

people who dedicate their lives to animals are the best! so selfless and so beautiful these animals have been given a second chance! it warms my heart

@sandraradhay2966 5 жыл бұрын

So much love and respect for these adorable animals,and they deserve every bit of it.I just love them so much.

@paulahamby7827 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for looking out for them keep up the good work

@alyasgrey9370 6 жыл бұрын

There have been at least 48 visitors here without souls... someone needs to call Sam and Dean.

@beingmarilyngail8470 6 жыл бұрын

Alyas Grey ...how can anyone not love this story. It warms my heart. I would like to be a part of their team.

@poeticskeptic7052 5 жыл бұрын

Alyas Grey some just thumbs down because of the insinuation that the ridiculous “theory of evolution” is true. Theee would’nt be apes anymore if they evolved to humans. Why didn’t orangutans evolve into anything ?

@XxSMPBHxX 5 жыл бұрын

Alyas Grey I like the supernatural reference, you have my respect

@alicedoors4826 4 жыл бұрын

@Jerry Perry Our ancestors were larger not smaller.

@houseofzuma1033 4 жыл бұрын

@@poeticskeptic7052 ehh they have evolved into these types of creatures...lol

@joelmedalle2880 4 жыл бұрын

Animals are gift to this earth, mankind so far are a pest! Thank you for what you do. RESPECT!

@finiteenergy7155 4 жыл бұрын

The dudes with the green berets protecting the gorillas look so badass

@travelinben1966 4 жыл бұрын

God will bless them for caring for His magnificent creatures.Thank you!

@bellavalentina0413 4 жыл бұрын

What a soothing voice/demeanor. What a gift to each other they are. That's beautiful 🤗

@ann755 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for loving them and taking care of them.

@marissaroman4362 2 жыл бұрын

RIP Ndakasi

@VolumeImpact 5 жыл бұрын

I was not expecting to understand him lol. I always forget how many places have french as the main language

@Flocky_Sunshine 4 жыл бұрын

And that French is smooth and clean sounding, with this joyful attitude in his voice. I love this brother 👍🏿

@red-nb3lj 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks to colonization era.

@Lizlaliz 6 жыл бұрын

You guys are HEROES!!!

@mirandabisnou1307 4 жыл бұрын

These CARING men were killed in an ambush on 4/20/20 they killed by rebels. My heart hurts so much for all of them💔💔💔 R.I.P 💔

@mirandabisnou1307 3 жыл бұрын

@Green Greener Do your research!!!! Google it!!!!

@mirandabisnou1307 3 жыл бұрын

@Green Greener They were killed by a Rwanda Rebel group. DO NOT REPLY TO ME ANYMORE!!!

@Smthwithit 3 жыл бұрын

@@mirandabisnou1307 stop the cap..

@mirandabisnou1307 3 жыл бұрын

@@Smthwithit Really????!?!!! Says who??? You??!?!

@jasperarranguez1350 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking care of them, true heroes

@monstersweet7513 4 жыл бұрын

God bless all of you

@onlyhuman1954 4 жыл бұрын

This keeper has just got himself onto my private list of 'Men of the Year...' This is wonderful. And a job from heaven. The love is plain to see. I'm only a wee bit sad because these magnificent animals cannot ever return to where Nature intended them to be... Great job being done here though. ❤️

@igylan 8 жыл бұрын

Man, that baby gorilla can tear that grown man apart with his bare hands. That's amazing!

@tortorsson2482 6 жыл бұрын

No it cant!!

@madmoran1029 3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea about these guys. Absolutely amazing and heart warming. You can clearly see the emotional investment and trust. Much respect

@sheilamore3261 5 жыл бұрын

Awwww I’m so glad you’re helping them that is so sad I don’t know why anyone would ever want to hurt them they are precious I love them I think they’re very precious thank you for taking care of them God thanks you too😊💜💕