Persistent Young Gorilla Aarde Steals Treats From Others

🌿🦍Young gorilla Aarde comes over to see what mum Shanga is doing while she gets her food out of the Kong toy. Aarde tries to get it off her, and although she puts up a little resistance, she eventually lets him have it. But persistent little Aarde isn’t done yet!

Over with Asante, she has her Kong toy and is actually using a tool with it as well. Isn’t it wonderful to see her enjoying something like this out in the open? She used to just grab her food and run inside to hide on the top bunk away from everyone else, but now she openly sits back and enjoys her treat.

Shufai comes over to have a look but lets her eat, unlike Aarde who is so persistent that he eventually gets her treat as well, right after taking his mum’s! Meanwhile, Silverback Oumbi gets his stash of browse and heads straight back inside. Aarde and Shanga want to go inside too, but keep changing their mind about which door to use, perhaps because Ozala is sitting a bit too close to one of them.
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Shufai Throws Cabbage right Before Asante Charges Aarde

*Shufai throws cabbage right before Asante charges Aarde at Twycross Zoo*
Shufai comes storming out, right past Asante who still has her fleece towel she had a few days ago. He slides down the slope, but that side of the slope always gives him a bit of trouble. He overshoots a bit and lands with his bum right on the edge at the bottom of the slope.

He walks back up and throws the cabbage, but what surprises me is Asante suddenly running and pushing Aarde while running down the hill. Shanga, Aarde’s mum, charges down next to Asante. Asante has been so protective with little Aarde over the last few weeks, so I am not sure why she did that.

Aarde is the best, he comes running with the towel swinging it all over. Aarde puts the towel around his neck when Shufai charges at him again. You can just see in the corner through the reflection Shanga coming in from the right at Shufai.

Ozala is up the top behind the spider net. When they are all back up the top, there is that tension again in the troop. The question is just who charges first. Ozala and Shufai looked like they were going to charge, but as Shanga left, it dispersed and Aarde and Asante left between Shufai and Ozala. Oumbi was by the door, probably waiting somewhere just in case something kicked off.

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Jim’s Play Time With Dad Gets Interrupted by A Bossy Sprout at Dudley Zoo Ep 5/5

*Bossy Sprout charges in to interrupt cheeky orangutan Jim playing with dad Djimat, leading to hilarious brotherly comedy with Joe at Dudley Zoo.*
This is the last part of this mini-series with Dudley orangutans Jim and Joe and their dad Djimat from Dudley Zoo. If you haven’t seen the other parts you can catch up on the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLSCNlwEYCcyE?sbp=QAE%3D

Djimat’s teeth are quite impressive, which makes it even greater to see how gently he handles a playful, cheeky son. As Jim plays with dad, suddenly Sprout comes into the picture. She charges Jim and runs after him, grabbing him firmly. She has obviously seen enough and puts a stop to it! She is not as gentle as big Djimat, really pulling his leg, but don’t forget they are much more flexible than us, so it looks worse than it actually is.

When Jim gets away, he thumps the ground with his hands right in front of her like he is giving her a proper telling off. Jim then goes on to play with Joe and those two are so hilarious together. Jim moves near Sprout, but what he does to move away from her is comedy gold, and then Joe matches the humour with his sudden fall. If you are missing Jazz, do not worry! She is completely fine, just eating happily at the other end of the habitat and letting them all get on with it.

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Mandy Goes Fishing Before Tearing Into Her Next Project

*🌿🦍 Mandy the chimpanzee at Chester Zoo goes from fishing in the moat to some heavy-duty DIY. Watch this clever chimp tackle her latest project.*
🌲Mandy the chimp at Chester Zoo is a bit of a character. She can be a rather nervous soul who likes to scream, but today she is showing off her clever side. You might notice that thick green carpet on the water. It is a natural algae bloom that thrives in the summer sunlight! While a bit of algae shows the moat has a functioning pond ecosystem, it requires careful management. If it grows too thick, it can throw the water’s oxygen levels out of balance and block the view of the water’s depth, which is why animal care teams monitor these blooms closely to keep the habitat perfectly balanced for everyone. Mandy knows exactly how to navigate it. She is using a stick with such precision to fish out a hidden leaf that it is genuinely brilliant to watch. It is fascinating to see her focus through that green carpet to get exactly what she wants.
🌲Things get even better when she finds some discarded food. It has gone stone hard, but she is kind enough to offer it to me. Thanks Mandy, but I will pass on that one! She is not done there, though. Mandy is a girl who loves to dig and pull, and today she is treating the place like a construction site. She pulls up what looks like a foundation brick and then in a different area has a real go at an entire corner of grass growing over the concrete picking it up like it was a carpet. It is brilliant to see her exploring her island like this. You really get a sense of how intelligent these great apes are when they get into a project.
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Little Gorilla Aarde Stomps at Silverback Oumbi

*Silverback Oumbi stays cool at Twycross Zoo while little Aarde causes gorilla drama, stomping around until Shufai steps in.*

When I got there first thing in the morning, Silverback Oumbi was sitting outside at Twycross Zoo. I always think of Biddy when he sits there, as it was one of Biddy’s favourite places.

The boys Shufai and Aarde were playing outside. Shufai tried to go inside, but Aarde had other ideas! Ozala came out and sat by the wall, minding her own business, though little Aarde was not helping the relationship between the two with his cheeky antics. You could see it on Ozala’s face before she made her nest and went for a rest.

Obviously, with Ozala not biting, Aarde went over to Oumbi and did his classic Aarde stomp right in front of him. Oumbi kept his cool like a absolute star.

With no luck there, he went back to Shufai. Shufai took the bait and grabbed him, giving him a quick smell. As Shufai and Ozala came out, Asante, acting as Aarde’s bodyguard, positioned herself closer to little Aarde. You could really feel the tension. No one wanted to look at anybody, apart from Aarde who kept moving round.

Oumbi suddenly gave a grunt, and then I saw Ozala get up, charge down, and give Aarde a little push. Mum Shanga was in the picture now, with Ozala at the bottom of the hill.

Shufai decided to do his stiff-legged walk. Shanga went inside and Shufai got close to Aarde, grabbing him and pulling him towards him. Shufai then started grooming Aarde’s little back. Aarde’s face said it all to me: okay, you are being nice, but what comes next?
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Silverback Nkoumou Troop Update With His New Family at Bristol Zoo

*Newly joined Silverback Nkoumou chases Hasani before later Kera turns the tables by chasing him, there is some door-kicking drama too at Bristol Zoo Project as the troop integration continues following the loss of their previous leader, Silverback Jock.*
Here is an update on how Silverback Nkoumou is getting along with his new family at Bristol Zoo Project. If you follow the Twycross troop, you already know how challenging it can be to introduce new members into an established troop and Silverback Nkoumou still seems to be struggling to settle in with Touni and her offspring. They are being kept in a separate areas so they can interact safely through the mesh.
The introduction to the Mangabey monkeys is on hold as well for now, as that would just be too much for the troop right now.
Only Kala, Kera, and Hasani were in with the Silverback. Hasani got chased up the tree by Nkoumou, but a bit later Kera screams and chases the Silverback. I doubt it had anything to do with Hasani, as Kera, Hasani’s surrogate mum, was never that protective of him! They get some food and feeding time makes everything better. Kala and Kera seems comfortable sitting next to the Silverback waiting her their turn for some snacks.
Later Kera, Kala, and Hasani get joined back with Touni, Ayana, and Juni.
Nkoumou gets frustrated, kicking the door and climbing up onto the window sill to see them outdoors. Nkoumou was born at Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent UK.

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Young Gorilla Juni Piggybacks on Hasani at Bristol Zoo

*Young gorillas Juni and Hasani share heart-warming, affectionate play and piggyback rides as the Bristol Zoo troop explores their now fully open island.*
Seeing more of the Bristol Zoo troop outside on the island is always special. Juni and Hasani, the five-year-old male gorillas, were showing a very affectionate and loving side with each other. It is normally all rough and tumble with these two. I absolutely loved it when Juni took a piggyback ride on Hasani. They are only four months apart in age and roughly the same size now. Thinking back to when Hasani was growing up, he was so fragile and everyone was so worried about him. Looking at him now, he looks amazing with his healthy, shiny coat.

Silverback Nkoumou is currently separated. If you missed the previous video showing him together with Hasani, Kera, and Kala, you can catch up here: https://youtu.be/0pPkmY1x0Kw

The island is now fully open for the troop, giving them even more real trees to climb. It can be a bit of a challenge to film because I cannot move around the Island that quickly as it is so large. If I try walking all the way around, I risk them moving straight back to where they started, so I have to decide whether to stay put or risk missing the action! You can see the little door they go through where Kera sat. The Mangabeys now have their own area while the introduction process with Silverback Nkoumou is paused. Later on, Touni is by the door with Juni, and Hasani is right behind Juni. Kera suddenly gives Juni a gentle push and runs towards Touni!
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Tense Moment as Silverback Oumbi Sends Ozala Back Outdoors

*Silverback Oumbi asserts his dominance at Twycross Zoo, charging at Ozala and sending her straight back outdoors after a tense day.*
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Shufai makes a dramatic entrance, or perhaps an exit, storming straight out the door. When lunch is served, Shanga emerges first with an absolute massive haul of cabbage leaves. She walks around scouting for more before settling up on the platform, launching those leaves right up there. Asante is outside, and Ozala comes out with her signature stiff-legged strut, knowing Shanga has claimed all the food. Watch closely for her reaction, but more importantly Shanga’s response. Shanga seems to find her feet now at Twycross Zoo. Loud screaming erupts across the enclosure, and while it is hard to tell if it was just Ozala or Shanga joining in, Silverback Oumbi does his job perfectly by stepping right in. Within a minute, order returns and Shanga goes back to her massive cabbage stash while little Aarde gets a share from his mum.

Ozala keeps her stiff-legged stance, while Asante moves up to the platform. Later at dinner, Shanga secures another huge haul, this time aubergines. Oumbi searches the platform for leftovers, giving Asante a look as if to ask if she has any, but Asante just looks away and sucks her thumb. Even as little Aarde does his mini charges, you can still feel the underlying tension in the troop, keeping Ozala on tenterhooks. Meanwhile, Asante finds a fleece towel to wear around her neck, leaving Shanga looking at her. Back inside, Oumbi seems a bit stressed, slipping into his old habit of eating too quickly and regurgitating with Shanga and Aarde watching closely. Things shift again when Ozala tries to come back inside, prompting Oumbi to charge and send her straight back outdoors before returning to his spot.
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Orangutan Youngster Joe Tries to Wrestle Jim But Dad Holds His Leg Ep. 4/5

*Orangutan youngster Joe tries to wrestle Jim at Dudley Zoo, but dad Djimat holds his leg!*
Jim is still at it, pulling dad Djimat’s hair and really trying to get a reaction out of him. He then has a little wrestle in his arms, before Joe comes back into the picture and tackles him. It is not easy wrestling with Jim when dad holds your leg though! Djimat holds Joe’s leg and grooms it through the whole playful tussle at Dudley Zoo.

Catch up on part three here: https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLSCNlwEYCcyE?sbp=QAE%3D
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Epic Fennel Day With Jambo And His Hilarious Chimp Walk

*Watch Jambo the hairless chimpanzee and Victoria enjoy a brilliant Fennel Day at Twycross Zoo, complete with Jambo’s hilarious signature walk*
It is Fennel Day at Twycross Zoo and the excitement is high. Jambo the hairless chimpanzee is sitting in the grass with Victoria, having already tucked into some delicious fennel. The keepers have been throwing the treats right over the wall, and these two absolutely love it. They are keeping a close eye on the wall, constantly checking to see if more food is going to be thrown in. Jambo’s funny walk is on full display as he moves around, adding a brilliant bit of comedy to the feeding time drama.
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