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The way they use play fighting to bond, just like humans do is quite incredible to see.
even at the start, the way the silverback looks off toward the camera shows so much life behind those eyes and expressions. they're so beautiful! love apes.
Wanted to make sure it was recording.
"Ayoo, watch this lol 😉"
rolling? aight
Not putting down the intelligence of apes, but play fighting is super common among animals way less intelligent or human like.
I think it's the reactions and the planning and forethought that make this impressive.
Dogs, for example, seem much more spur of the moment when play fighting. This gorilla thought about it a while, looked around for the cameras, etc. That's what really got me when I watched this.
Also a way to prepare them for when they get older to engage in combat so that they can move up the dominance hierarchy, it’s practice
Okay hear me out.. what if we taught a gorilla Juijitsu
They don't need more physical advantages.
Lol that face at the beginning is such a dad face.
That gorilla definitely dads
Plays all the whilst still sitting down.
A very dad move.
What? Me? No.. I’m not doing shit to you! You’re imagining it- whack
The smile on the dad's face says it all.
Edit: Some of you seem to misunderstand here... It's not the bearing of teeth "smile" it's the closed mouth smirk in the corner of his lips after he's engaged his son. Much more subtle.
The nod before hand was like yea im bored imma start some shit.
You can see Dad getting the idea.. his left eye (right from our perspective) gets a raised eyebrow.. like, he just had and appreciated a good idea.. a second or two before the first play hit.
his thinking process in slow motion lol
Ha, that's awesome 👍
That nod was my dad
lol the nod and then casual look of disinterest got me.
I loved that part. It’s such a dad move.
Being a Dad is so universal it applies even to non-hominid apes.
I see things like this and it reminds me of how similar they are to us and how zoos keep them in small enclosures and force them to be on display at all times.
I'm not wild about it but gorillas are so wildly endangered that I suppose I prefer it to the alternative of losing them altogether, because they're such magnificent beings. I'd prefer a large reserve with a lot of large armed men and women but they've been so hard to protect in their natural habitat despite a lot of effort and people losing their lives to try.
I recognize your position on this, but you also have to consider the behavior of the animal you're talking about:
Gorillas occupy a home range, not a territory, and they move around in search of food. They get their food (which includes fresh fruits and veggies that I couldn't afford!) delivered right to them.
Most enclosures have plenty of blind areas specifically so they can avoid the public. Gorillas are smart enough to recognize where those are and will go there when they need/want to.
Zoos are usually open from about 10am - 4/5pm to the public. Those are normal hours for every one I've worked at/visited. So even if their enclosure is home and they don't have off-site holding (like a background area that isn't seen) that's only 6 hours out of 24/day. And like I mentioned, there's always blind spots.
FUCKING STOP IT DAD.
Hm? ... Stop hwhat...?
I sell ape and ape accessories, I tell ya hwat!
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That us a lovely, if heartbreaking story. The ALSO READ after it is nothing short of hysterical.
*Winston’s voice from overwatch
You know what I ... wait, what did you just say?
"KNOCK IT OFF, DAD! I'm not six anymore! My friends will see this!" *...and don't EVEN try that 'I got your nose' routine!
STOP HITTIN YOURSELF, STOP HITTIN YOURSELF!!
DAD, THIS IS WHY I NEVER COME HOME TO VISIT ANYMORE!!!
Probably doing it right before bed too …
Signed a mom gorilla
I don't know what it is about bed time that makes me want to launch my toddler to the moon and rile him up but it feels deeply ingrained in my DNA.
Father here, because it's the only time of day that we can finally sit down and spend time with our children in peace without anymore chores or work to complete.
My nephew has never chosen story. I don't get to babysit much these days.
The poor people in the parallel universe where Tolkien flew his son to the moon every night instead of telling him bedtime stories missing out on LOTR
Yeah, cause your nephew is still en route to the damn moon.
Aww that makes me sad. I always get upset with my husband for that shit. He always starts it after I got the kid calmed down
Treasure those moments, they go by far too fast. There will come a day when you will find yourself sitting in their bedroom closet crying into a box of tissues after they move out and you will be comforted by the fact that you made the most out of every opportunity to have fun with them as children.
Don't let their childhoods pass without letting them know how much you love them.
Mom here, there are plenty more chores, don't worry
(I kid, spending time with your kids is much more important than having a sparkling clean house)
I do the same thing with my son. I can’t help but mess with him. He is 9 and it has gone in for years.
I picked my son up from school the other day and we were waiting in the long ass line to get out. Normally he’s a chatterbox but he was staring at his phone.
I gave him a Wet Willy. I couldn’t stop myself. (For those of you not in the US, it’s licking your finger and sticking in their ear.)
“WTF MOM?!!”
He was so totally disgusted with me and it was the best thing ever.
ma'am, you are a treasure to cool people. I had an older sister who thought farting on my head was hilarious. Despite being angry about it then, it really was hilarious. I applaud your tomfoolery.
Thanks. I need to go tackle my 9 year old.
Guilty of suplexing my kids into their beds now and then…
If I give my toddler a good thirty minutes of horseplay, she sleeps like a champ. She might resist going down, but the night is always superb.
I read once that the endorphins released actually help the kid go to sleep. Keep doing it.
I bet it probably is.
I don't have a son but I remember my dad doing this to me and my mom hating it xD Maybe it's a "be prepared for anything" thing we do, or maybe a method of pushing boundaries.
Idk. I wish I were smart enough to understand gorilla xD
Does it tire them out so they sleep better or nah?
I’ve heard it helps them get out anxiousness about going to sleep. My kid goes down easier after getting a stone cold stunner from the top ropes.
I make my son guess what it’s going to be every night. A Rock Bottom or a leg sweep. With the occasional powerbomb. He’s 10 and been doing it since he was about a year and a half old. It’s great. The wife doesn’t get it haha
I find an RKO out of nowhere really knocks them out
Haha literally the opposite. We work so hard to go through bath time routines, tooth brushing, changing into PJs, reading books, and then I think, "I wonder if I could perform a perfect Diamond Cutter like DDP?"
Maybe you should try a GTS like CM Punk then
Suplex his ass right into dreamland
The Rock Bottom is my weapon of choice on my 9 year old. The wife is never impressed.
The trick is to lay yourself out when you fall. Kick your legs out in front of you, instead of just dropping straight down. You want to land as flat as possible, rather than on your hip or leg, so that your child can also lay out and take a bog-standard front bump.
From an evolutionary standpoint, Sleep is traditionally a bonding time. Cosleeping kept you warm and safe.
Wasn't there a study that said bedtime riling helps with sleep.
I would tuck them in, say goodnight, and turn off the lights then crawl in to scare them and tickle them. They loved it and would actually be upset if I didn't do it
Because everything in your evolutionary playbook is telling you to cosleep and be physically in contact with them......not leaving them alone for the wolves and what beasts have you.
Yeah, as a dad of 3 I never got the criticism about getting them wound up before bed. They sleep so much harder after a tickle fight.
I initiate a battle every night but then hear 20 min of complaining. It's worth it though. The battles are epic.
Epic battles are worth the fallout of a tired mom every day of the week. Doing laundry and dishes can help pass the time spent listening to complaints 😊
Yes I am out on laundry duty often, although it is a lonely corner it can be pleasant and peaceful as I fold things. I learned to except my fate. I did get a little speaker so I can have music playing there.
Mrs. Gorilla, haven't you told the father no horse play before bed?
It's not horse play, they're gorillas!
apes together strong, feel free to use
https://i.imgur.com/7mZ8loC.jpeg
Are you my wife?
As a Dad I feel this in my soul.
Same I literally see myself and son in these apes. Grab the head and pull em into you, let em get some good shots, then remind them you will best em. Stop...reset....restart
For now…
That's the difference between us and apes. It's all fun and games until Dad pulls out a shank carved from your son's teeth and hand written letters.
what