Freddie might be a bit older but still she knows she has a lot to live for. She knows her babies need her. She is strong and resilient. Not to mention absolutely Beautiful ❤️
Fredrika is an outstanding mother! She accepts fosters as if they were her own. Never a second of hesitation. As I've said before, she could give some humans a lesson on mothering. Look how good she is to little Jameela!
Freddi is a miracle and an earth angel! She is the mother of all gorilla mothers.❤❤❤❤ we love watching her with her two babies! Thank you Larry for making this possible for us to see!
She is definitely an amazing lady and I love her. What Freddy has done is incredible, but the late great Toni from the Columbus Zoo still has the top spot in my heart for surrogate gorilla moms.
Thanks for the background on Freddie. What a marvelous representative of her species. And at 50 years of age,still love being a mother. Happy birthday Freddie. 🎂 🥰
Larry, thank you so very much for giving us Fredrick's story. She has had some very stressful moments in her life. It can not be pleasant for these animals when they are moved from familiar surroundings leaving old friends and family behind to be placed in new zoos with new gorillas. Thank you!!!!
Ha! Kayembe trying to kiss the baby, but Freddie saying, 'Not so fast!' 😂 I'm pretty misty-eyed, darn it. Love Freddie to the moon. Because of her, these two amazing babies are thriving. And we can all agree that Kayembe's benefitted from her claiming him. 😂❤ Larry, this is great. Thank you for knowing we'd love to know more about all of them.
Little Jam sleeping on Freddie arm soo cute and little keyo, just love him, happy that Freddie doesn’t shoo keyo away all the time!! Alice is beautiful ❤
I know I love how Freddy is always so patient with Kayembe. I see no body language from her ever shooing him away as if he is a nuisance. She only waves him back if he is too rambunctious around Jameela other than that endless patience and love always in Freddy’s heart for her little ones !!! 🦍♥️
Oh my goodness that just brings pure joy. Look how content and relaxed they are. Freddy is amazing. I didnt realize acacia here in South Carolina was freddy's. I've seen her
Freddie, I was born in 69. I can’t imagine starting over by adopting a newbie and taking care of a 2 year old. While you adopted these two children, just know the world has adopted all of you! ❤❤❤❤
@@ComputerSaysNope same! I had my children late in life. I have a 19 & 15 year old. That in itself exhausts me! Already told my boys, “I am not taking care of y’all’s kids”! 🤣🤣🤣
It’s funny Kayembe acts just like a normal human 2 year old. And our momma Freddie deserves the biggest party for her 50th. It’s amazing she made it to 50 then with two little ones she basically adopted. She’s unbelievable and a wonderful mom.
I cannot tell you how absolutely fabulous it is to be on the receiving end of such amazing footage ☺️ Would miss you, your knowledge, enthusiasm & willingness to share terribly 😢Thank YOU Larry 😀
These two babies couldn’t have gotten a better surrogate Mom. Freddie is amazing and a natural. Thanks so much Larry for doing this. It’s nice to know the background on her. ❤️❤️
Glad she is doing well with her new troop and family we laugh and learn and benefit from the gorillas they make good parents and grandparents and stepparents and uncles and aunties stay safe and warm out stay strong and healthy as well much love and respect and appreciation job well done you should be proud hope she lives a long life really appreciate the updates please keep them coming appreciate you guys thanks !!! Joe
That was an absolutely wonderful story about Freddies life, I really enjoyed it. Knowing all that makes me just love her even more. She seems to get along with any gorilla she meets. Freddie the "gorilla angel". She is very special indeed.
Especially since Freddy’s always been an alpha female but even younger she used her intelligence and understanding rather than having to bully lower ranking females as sometimes they act up until the Silverback restores peace among the troop. This is one of the best troops and I can’t wait to bring the grandchildren up to see the Gorilla’s and the new babies. 🦍♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🦍
Alina, Acacia's only child died at her former zoo. She has never had a baby with Cenzoo. She has always been a good auntie to the babies in the group. Perhaps you saw her with Macy's or Kazi's sons. Did you know that Cenzoo and Mokolo are brothers?
@@dmoore2732 Ok thank you for correcting me I didn't know well something new I learned thank you so much❤ I was confused there are so many gorilla families I follow.😂❤
@@AlinaWhitfield0510 Yeah. It is confusing. They move these females from silverback to silverback. I hope Acacia gets pregnant soon. It is definitely her turn, and she is the oldest of the females by far.
Thanks so much Larry for filming Fedrika and her family. I really love seeing all of them and how they reac with one another. Kayemba is wanting food from Freddie. Hope she shares with him. Looking forward to the next episode. Now the oldest living captive Gorilla is Fatou, recently celebrated her 67th birthday. She was originally found in western Africa in 1959 by a sailor who brought her to France and used her as payment for his tab at a local tavern. Fatou was then acquired by French animal trader Madame Lefevre, who sold her to Berlin Zoo where she’s lived ever since. Although her exact age is unknown, she was judged to already be at least two years old when she arrived at the zoo in May 1959. Fatou is a western lowland gorilla, a species with an average lifespan of 40-50 years in captivity. For her birthday, zoo staff presented Fatou with a special basket of fruit and vegetables including lettuce, berries, watermelon and edible flowers. Ordinarily, Fatou’s diet is comprised almost entirely of vegetables, as commercial fruit contains too much fructose. “In general, we pay a lot of attention to good nutrition for our animals,” said zoo veterinarian Dr. André Schüle. “And especially with older animals like Fatou, we always adjust meals accordingly. In her old age, Fatou needs very soft food that she can chew well even without teeth.” Fatou’s favourite daily activities include foraging in her enclosure and climbing ropes. She lives in her own compound as she prefers to keep her distance from the other gorillas. Although she’s separated from the group, she is still able to socialize with her neighbours when she wishes. The adjoining enclosure houses silverback Sango (age 19) and females Mpenzi (38), Bibi (27), Djambala (22) and Tilla (3). Fatou’s favourite daily activities include foraging in her enclosure and climbing ropes. She lives in her own compound as she prefers to keep her distance from the other gorillas. Although she’s separated from the group, she is still able to socialize with her neighbours when she wishes. The adjoining enclosure houses silverback Sango (age 19) and females Mpenzi (38), Bibi (27), Djambala (22) and Tilla (3).
I live in Cincinnati and we have a pretty fantastic zoo here, but we don't have a Larry to document it for us. This is a wonderful video. Thank you for all the information. This has been the best one yet. ❤❤
really lovely video thank you Larry. Fredrika deserves the special recognition you have presented. Baby girl jameela is so content; such a sweet moment.❤❤❤
Larry you did a fabulous job telling us Fredrika’s aka Freddy’s background story!! I thoroughly enjoyed it!!! I think even Kayembe enjoyed it as he was so calm during the story, while loving on his “mom” and baby Jameela. 😉 👍🏼😊🙏🏼💕 Well done!!!
That was a wonderful video. I have so much respect for Freddy. She's a very special gorilla lady. Look how absolutely content and adorable Jameela is. ❤ Thanks Larry!
Based on your timeline, I realized that I must have seen Freddie many years ago at the Miami Zoo.❤ Who knew I was gazing at a celebrity? Thanks again for all the video updates, and especially the biography on Freddie.
👍🏻 Thank you ❤ magnificent gorillas these intelligent creatures really have things to teach humans….see how they respect each other, love each other and show incredible gentleness…unworthy humanity should more study their codes of life many animals are not that “wild” beasts or not, they deserve to be preserved even more boldly, they are essential! ❤
I love how gentle she is with her littlest one, Jameela... so cute and very tired. Brother really wants to aggravate baby sister, Freddie's not having it lol... good mama
Thank you, Larry, for making this video about Freddy. Kayembe and Jammela are loved and secured by one affectionate, experienced gorilla. Freddy is a living legend. I hope she will have a wonderful birthday next week.
Actually, Josephine was Fredrika's mother-in-law. Her son Jimmie Jr was Moka's and Alice's dad. He died suddenly when he was in his 30's. I'm wrong. Sorry about that. I thought Josephine was the mother to both boys, but she was only mother to the other son.
It is so sad how these gorillas are separated from their family members and some of them like Freddie find ways to make their lives a little more bearable. Thank God Freddie has a sense of purpose in her life in raising these orphans.
Females in the wild often move to another troup - looking for the strongest male. It is their instinct. This idea of happy families all growing up together is a human fairytale and not based on reality.
Probably because of breeding purposes. If it wasn't for conservation and correct breeding programs there would likely not be any in the wild. They were killed for their body parts, bush meat and head trophies. They would likely be extinct now if it wasn't for people like Diane Fossey who is credited from saving them from extinction. Unfortunately, many apes are still being killed for bush meat.
Wow Larry! You’ve really outdone yourself with this format❣️🤩 Thank you once again for all the time and research you put in to share these amazing stories with us. 😍👏👏👏 Freddy’s story is so beautiful it made me tear up❣️🥹 Her daughters are beautiful - they have Freddy’s strong facial features. Losing her friend Josephine after such a long time must have been really hard for her - I’m SO glad that the SPG relocated her to Cleveland where she’s found a new lease on life . Freddy is the heart of the Mokolo troupe. I’m sure the folks at Cleveland will have something special planned for her big day next week. ❤❤❤ (PS It was an extra treat to see little Kunda playing with the ball - and Kebi not even in sight - although I’m sure she was nearby❣️😁)
It's apparent that Freddy loves being a mom! Her two kids are so fortunate to have her as a mom! She is so patient and loving and kind. These two little ones are going to grow up and be wonderful parents. The whole troop seems to be very affectionate and loving and close. They all seem to deeply care about each other and have a deep connection. It is extremely moving to watch. We all should learn more from watching how they care before their own.
Wow. Freddie had 7 babies of her own, had those 7 before age 28. That’s a lot for one female gorilla! Now she’s raising 2 not her own. She’s truly amazing ❤ No wonder she’s so comfortable and expert at handling little Jameela and Kayembe. Super mom for sure! ❤
God bless you and thank you Larry for the time you put into these animals and videos Freddy cuddling baby Jamila was too precious that just made the whole video worthwhile God bless you all
Freddy, all your children are beautiful, just like you. Thank you Larry, I love your videos. Someday I may be by your way and see the gorilla family in person. 😊
Thank you Freddie for sharing your amazing story with us and thank you for sharing your beautiful love of all your babies including Kayembe and Jameela also thank you Larry for helping Freddie share her story 🦍❤️
Yes, she still even nurses Kai so he doesn’t get jealous and to remind everyone Freddy is his MaMa too. Jameela also gets a couple of extra bottles through the mesh from the zoo keeper’s. So she’s well feed but the nursing is about so much more than just nutrition. Freddy is so intelligent and wise, that’s why she’s been an alpha female in every troop she was part of. Just as Mokolo choice Freddy as his alpha female and Kebi is second in command behind Freddy, they have such a wonderful bond especially now with Kebi having Kunda they’re bond haas grown. Kebi still sits close to Freddy and really watches everything, makes you wonder what the two are saying with their non verbal communication Gorilla’s use. 🦍♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🦍 Amazing Creature’s!
Larry, I loved learning about Freddy! She’s an amazing unique gorilla and I’m glad she’s alive and doing well. She is such a good mom to those two little ones. Well maybe one little one and one not so little. Can’t wait to see the next in the series!!
Really appreciate the updates please keep them coming much love and respect and appreciation job well done you should be proud we laugh and learn and benefit from the gorillas they make good parents and grandparents and stepparents and uncles and aunties stay safe and warm out stay strong and healthy as well much love and respect and appreciation glad she is doing well with her new troop and family hope she lives a long life freddie is a good stepmother eat well bon appetit enjoy your meal would you like water or soda to go with that love you guys thanks !!! Joe
Yes, I hope a big party is in store for super Mom Freddy next week. What a special gorilla she is! Will there be treats and a big colorful ice cake for her?
I absolutely love Freddy’s natural mama instinct…. it’s beautiful to see Jameela with her mother and her big brother. I love it that only a female of the species can spontaneously lactate to breast-feed a new baby. I really do love that and she’s a sweet mama as well
Freddy is amazing. And she looks really incredible for her age. I’ve seen gorillas in their 50s. Nene in Japan is around 52 and is quite arthritic. Freddy seems to have excellent mobility still and obviously energy and patience to oversee two little ones!! Plus Freddy doesn’t look a day over 30. Happy to see some balls laying around the enclosure. Hopefully Kayembe will get some playtime with them. Little Kintaro in Kyoto carries his balls around all the time and has been for about two years so they seem very durable. Kintaro sits on his carries it around everywhere as he climbs and forages holding the ball with one hand. Freddy’s own children are beautiful. Alice looks like Freddy!! Both amazing lovely pictures of her grown offspring. I appreciate the chance to see them. Thanks for sharing Larry. I love learning about Freddy she is a REMARKABLE gorilla. I love them all dearly but Freddy and the love in her heart for children and maternal instincts are really incredible. 🥰👋🇨🇦 🦍♥️
Can’t wait to hear the troops background stories! Looking forward to it and loved hearing about Freddie. Thanks again for a great video update Larry. It’s greatly appreciated!
Poor Freddie. These animals are as attached to their families as humans. I wonder how it affects their psyche being moved and thrown into new troops. She is a wonderful mom.
In the wild the males (son’s ) are made to leave around 15-16 and the females (daughter’s) when they come into maturity, this keeps from inbreeding. You’re right they know each other for life even if they only run into each other after years, they always recognize their family members.
Thank you for sharing Freddy’s history. What a great story! She’s been through a lot and is so loving and gentle. I’m so glad she was chosen to be Jameela’s mom. It was perfect choice! ❤️
You have beautifully portrayed Freddrika, a wonderful mother to these children. Today Jameela is sleeping, I think she is very tired and Kayembe is already getting used to his new sister, in a while he will be happy as he will have company to play with, there will be three little gorillas.I wish Freddrika much health and many more years of life. Thank you .
Hi Larry - Wow, not sure how you located all that information on Freddy, but it was not only interesting but very informative, as well. Yep, think I’m going to enjoy this new series you mentioned! ☺️ Thanks for today’s video and our visit with Momma Freddy and her two babies - and the other Momma and baby as well. I’m newer here, so haven’t learned many names yet. I’ll just have to keep watching along, so I know them all! Thanks again Larry and hope you have a nice evening....
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Jameela sleeping peacefully without a care in the world on Freddy's arm. Absolutely adorable.
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Freddie might be a bit older but still she knows she has a lot to live for. She knows her babies need her. She is strong and resilient. Not to mention absolutely Beautiful ❤️
Que amor ❤️
I know. She is just amazing. And also a very pretty lady gorilla!! 🦍♥️
Wow! Freddy was born at our zoo here in OKC! Thank you for sharing.
@teddyneighbors3706 you are welcome!
Freddie is such a special gorilla!! She needs a statue ❤❤
YES! I've written that here, too. She won't know the difference, but she's just an amazing soul.
Hope a terrific sculptor takes the job.
Blessings.
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That baby gives her something extra to live for
Yes, I agreed 👍😁
Fredrika is an outstanding mother! She accepts fosters as if they were her own. Never a second of hesitation. As I've said before, she could give some humans a lesson on mothering. Look how good she is to little Jameela!
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I love Freddie’s smile, she’s soooo proud and happy with her babies ❤❤
Yes! She is. 😁
Freddi is a miracle and an earth angel! She is the mother of all gorilla mothers.❤❤❤❤ we love watching her with her two babies! Thank you Larry for making this possible for us to see!
She is definitely an amazing lady and I love her. What Freddy has done is incredible, but the late great Toni from the Columbus Zoo still has the top spot in my heart for surrogate gorilla moms.
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Freddy is such a sweet gorilla and filled with love for her two foster children Kayembe and Jameela🥰
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Jameela seems very sleepy.
Babies can be like that. Just the day before Jameela came out wide away.
Look at that sweet Jameela sleeping by mom 😊
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Love how you told Freddie’s story ❤❤
Thank you !
. *HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY, FREDDY !!!*
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*If everyone had a mother like you, the world would be a better place.*
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Can’t wait to see this footage! The best present is new toys for Kaye to help Freddy out😮💨😊
NOBODY is going to harm that tiny baby! She is very loving and protective. Lovely video. Thank you.
You are welcome! 😁
She has a kind face.
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Thanks for the background on Freddie. What a marvelous representative of her species. And at 50 years of age,still love being a mother. Happy birthday Freddie. 🎂 🥰
👏👏👏😁. She is special. Thanks for sharing a comment today.
This is so heart warming it brought tears to my eyes! Freddy is such a special soul!
Glad you enjoyed the video. 😁👋
@@larrysanimalsafari I live in cleveland and can't wait to go and see them in person! Great video!
@gar857 thank you so much! It’s even better in person! 👋😁
Larry, thank you so very much for giving us Fredrick's story.
She has had some very stressful moments in her life. It can not be pleasant for these animals when they are moved from familiar surroundings leaving old friends and family behind to be placed in new zoos with new gorillas.
Thank you!!!!
You are welcome
Ha! Kayembe trying to kiss the baby, but Freddie saying, 'Not so fast!' 😂
I'm pretty misty-eyed, darn it. Love Freddie to the moon. Because of her, these two amazing babies are thriving. And we can all agree that Kayembe's benefitted from her claiming him.
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Larry, this is great. Thank you for knowing we'd love to know more about all of them.
👍😁 thanks
Little Jam sleeping on Freddie arm soo cute and little keyo, just love him, happy that Freddie doesn’t shoo keyo away all the time!! Alice is beautiful ❤
I know I love how Freddy is always so patient with Kayembe. I see no body language from her ever shooing him away as if he is a nuisance. She only waves him back if he is too rambunctious around Jameela other than that endless patience and love always in Freddy’s heart for her little ones !!! 🦍♥️
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Oh my goodness that just brings pure joy. Look how content and relaxed they are. Freddy is amazing. I didnt realize acacia here in South Carolina was freddy's. I've seen her
I can’t wait to visit! Her troop is in my top 5!
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I’m getting teary eyed 🥲
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Freddie, I was born in 69. I can’t imagine starting over by adopting a newbie and taking care of a 2 year old. While you adopted these two children, just know the world has adopted all of you! ❤❤❤❤
‘63 here and it exhausts me thinking about it 😂 she’s amazing for sure!!! ❤❤❤
@@ComputerSaysNope same! I had my children late in life. I have a 19 & 15 year old. That in itself exhausts me! Already told my boys, “I am not taking care of y’all’s kids”! 🤣🤣🤣
Freddy was born on June 5 1974, she is going to be the big 50!!!!! Bless her heart ❤️❤️😍🤩🥰💪🙏😭
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I love hearing the history
Me too! 🥰
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This video brought tears to my eyes! Thank you, Larry, for bringing us Freddie's story! It was so touching!
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Freddie....you are amazing!!! I hope you get a wonderful birthday party next week!
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Freddie’s a wonderful mama ! I can’t wait to celebrate her 50th 🎉❤
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She’s a beautiful mama and a wonderful mama!!
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Thanks lovely story i just love Gorilla's
Then you’re in the right place . Thanks for watching! 👋😁
She deserves the biggest 50th BD party ever! She’s a national treasure!
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Thank you, Larry. That was wonderful. Freddy is so special. 🩷
Yes 👏 she is!
Thank you
It’s funny Kayembe acts just like a normal human 2 year old. And our momma Freddie deserves the biggest party for her 50th. It’s amazing she made it to 50 then with two little ones she basically adopted. She’s unbelievable and a wonderful mom.
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I cannot tell you how absolutely fabulous it is to be on the receiving end of such amazing footage ☺️ Would miss you, your knowledge, enthusiasm & willingness to share terribly 😢Thank YOU Larry 😀
Thank you so much! 👋😁
Freddie has a big and kind heart. I just adore her. She is beautiful inside and out. Kayembe & Jameela are very lucky to have her. ❤❤❤
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We really appreciate you taking the time to make this video. Made me well-up.
I’m Glad you enjoyed the video. 😁
What an amazing mom she is. Relaxed and in control of the little ones❤
Yes 😁
Amazing. May Freddy live a long, healthy and happy life. ❤️
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Omg how sweet story she is a natural and loving mom 😍❤ lucky kid's
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Freddie is wonderful xxx ❤❤
She is! 😁
Great to know about Freddy’s life! Thank you, Larry! ❤
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Freddie is one amazing lady!
Yes she is amazing! 😁
These two babies couldn’t have gotten a better surrogate Mom. Freddie is amazing and a natural. Thanks so much Larry for doing this. It’s nice to know the background on her. ❤️❤️
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Glad she is doing well with her new troop and family we laugh and learn and benefit from the gorillas they make good parents and grandparents and stepparents and uncles and aunties stay safe and warm out stay strong and healthy as well much love and respect and appreciation job well done you should be proud hope she lives a long life really appreciate the updates please keep them coming appreciate you guys thanks !!! Joe
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That was an absolutely wonderful story about Freddies life, I really enjoyed it. Knowing all that makes me just love her even more. She seems to get along with any gorilla she meets. Freddie the "gorilla angel". She is very special indeed.
Hi there! I haven’t seen your comments in awhile Julie!🙋🏽
Especially since Freddy’s always been an alpha female but even younger she used her intelligence and understanding rather than having to bully lower ranking females as sometimes they act up until the Silverback restores peace among the troop. This is one of the best troops and I can’t wait to bring the grandchildren up to see the Gorilla’s and the new babies. 🦍♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🦍
@kelleybutler9203 👏👏 sounds like a good plan / happy visit!
Suddenly I realize she is older than me!😅
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Thank you very much Larry for showing us the story of our wonderful Freddy. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Alina, Acacia's only child died at her former zoo. She has never had a baby with Cenzoo. She has always been a good auntie to the babies in the group. Perhaps you saw her with Macy's or Kazi's sons. Did you know that Cenzoo and Mokolo are brothers?
@@dmoore2732 Ok thank you for correcting me I didn't know well something new I learned thank you so much❤ I was confused there are so many gorilla families I follow.😂❤
@@AlinaWhitfield0510 Yeah. It is confusing. They move these females from silverback to silverback. I hope Acacia gets pregnant soon. It is definitely her turn, and she is the oldest of the females by far.
You are Welcome! 😁
Freddy is an angel on earth. What a blessing she is. I just want to give her a big hug!
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Omg! That hug at the end... I am in awe
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DAMN! Alice looks formidable! I would have believed that was a male!
Freddy is pretty impressive/can be intimidating herself. 👍😁
Thanks so much Larry for filming Fedrika and her family. I really love seeing all of them and how they reac with one another. Kayemba is wanting food from Freddie. Hope she shares with him. Looking forward to the next episode.
Now the oldest living captive Gorilla is Fatou, recently celebrated her 67th birthday. She was originally found in western Africa in 1959 by a sailor who brought her to France and used her as payment for his tab at a local tavern. Fatou was then acquired by French animal trader Madame Lefevre, who sold her to Berlin Zoo where she’s lived ever since.
Although her exact age is unknown, she was judged to already be at least two years old when she arrived at the zoo in May 1959. Fatou is a western lowland gorilla, a species with an average lifespan of 40-50 years in captivity.
For her birthday, zoo staff presented Fatou with a special basket of fruit and vegetables including lettuce, berries, watermelon and edible flowers.
Ordinarily, Fatou’s diet is comprised almost entirely of vegetables, as commercial fruit contains too much fructose.
“In general, we pay a lot of attention to good nutrition for our animals,” said zoo veterinarian Dr. André Schüle.
“And especially with older animals like Fatou, we always adjust meals accordingly. In her old age, Fatou needs very soft food that she can chew well even without teeth.”
Fatou’s favourite daily activities include foraging in her enclosure and climbing ropes.
She lives in her own compound as she prefers to keep her distance from the other gorillas.
Although she’s separated from the group, she is still able to socialize with her neighbours when she wishes.
The adjoining enclosure houses silverback Sango (age 19) and females Mpenzi (38), Bibi (27), Djambala (22) and Tilla (3).
Fatou’s favourite daily activities include foraging in her enclosure and climbing ropes.
She lives in her own compound as she prefers to keep her distance from the other gorillas.
Although she’s separated from the group, she is still able to socialize with her neighbours when she wishes.
The adjoining enclosure houses silverback Sango (age 19) and females Mpenzi (38), Bibi (27), Djambala (22) and Tilla (3).
Thanks for that interesting recap. 👍😁
Freddy, you’re the best!!!! May you have a long, healthy life!!
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Freddie is a blessing ❤
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She’s an amazing foster mom.
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I live in Cincinnati and we have a pretty fantastic zoo here, but we don't have a Larry to document it for us. This is a wonderful video. Thank you for all the information. This has been the best one yet. ❤❤
@sandrahall9678 Is my baby Gladys back with the group yet?
@dmoore2732 Not yet, but hopefully soon. That cast is pretty amazing.
Thank you
really lovely video thank you Larry. Fredrika deserves the special recognition you have presented. Baby girl jameela is so content; such a sweet moment.❤❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it! 😁
Larry you did a fabulous job telling us Fredrika’s aka Freddy’s background story!! I thoroughly enjoyed it!!! I think even Kayembe enjoyed it as he was so calm during the story, while loving on his “mom” and baby Jameela. 😉 👍🏼😊🙏🏼💕 Well done!!!
Thank you! 👋😁
Ah, so Freddy got to watch her mom raise her 8 siblings.
No wonder she's such a good mother! (and how happy does Jameela look? :)
Jameel is so comfortable with being on Mama's back that she sleeps! I think that I'd incredible❤
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That was a wonderful video. I have so much respect for Freddy. She's a very special gorilla lady. Look how absolutely content and adorable Jameela is. ❤ Thanks Larry!
You are welcome!
Based on your timeline, I realized that I must have seen Freddie many years ago at the Miami Zoo.❤
Who knew I was gazing at a celebrity?
Thanks again for all the video updates, and especially the biography on Freddie.
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I love how gentle she is with her littlest one, Jameela... so cute and very tired. Brother really wants to aggravate baby sister, Freddie's not having it lol... good mama
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Thank You, Larry, for keeping us updated on the Troop.☺️🖐️
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She a wonderful and beautiful lady 🦍❤️🥰😍
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👏 Absolutely wonderful footage and story Larry. Thanks a bunch! ❤❤❤❤
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Thank you, Larry, for making this video about Freddy. Kayembe and Jammela are loved and secured by one affectionate, experienced gorilla. Freddy is a living legend. I hope she will have a wonderful birthday next week.
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Actually, Josephine was Fredrika's mother-in-law. Her son Jimmie Jr was Moka's and Alice's dad. He died suddenly when he was in his 30's. I'm wrong. Sorry about that. I thought Josephine was the mother to both boys, but she was only mother to the other son.
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@@RapaxGuardianThere’s a few Willies at Atlanta zoo! I follow their troop and I’m guessing the next baby will be Willie the 4th or Wilma!😂
@@MySkinnydip The latest one is Jameela's first cousin too.
@@MySkinnydipWillie B III is so lovely! With the wild hairdo 😂❤
@@lizzyh458 Little Eddie Munster. He is really cute.
It is so sad how these gorillas are separated from their family members and some of them like Freddie find ways to make their lives a little more bearable. Thank God Freddie has a sense of purpose in her life in raising these orphans.
Agreed. They never get to see each other again in most cases.
And in reality do you think the male gorillas hang around other males? No, they all leave as they become adults to start their own families.
Females in the wild often move to another troup - looking for the strongest male. It is their instinct. This idea of happy families all growing up together is a human fairytale and not based on reality.
@@Creative-Chaos Not at 4 years old. This is what they sometimes do in zoos.
Probably because of breeding purposes. If it wasn't for conservation and correct breeding programs there would likely not be any in the wild. They were killed for their body parts, bush meat and head trophies. They would likely be extinct now if it wasn't for people like Diane Fossey who is credited from saving them from extinction. Unfortunately, many apes are still being killed for bush meat.
Thanks for sharing Freddy's story with us. It's so sweet to see her cuddle with Jameela!
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Wow Larry! You’ve really outdone yourself with this format❣️🤩 Thank you once again for all the time and research you put in to share these amazing stories with us. 😍👏👏👏 Freddy’s story is so beautiful it made me tear up❣️🥹 Her daughters are beautiful - they have Freddy’s strong facial features. Losing her friend Josephine after such a long time must have been really hard for her - I’m SO glad that the SPG relocated her to Cleveland where she’s found a new lease on life . Freddy is the heart of the Mokolo troupe. I’m sure the folks at Cleveland will have something special planned for her big day next week. ❤❤❤ (PS It was an extra treat to see little Kunda playing with the ball - and Kebi not even in sight - although I’m sure she was nearby❣️😁)
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It's apparent that Freddy loves being a mom! Her two kids are so fortunate to have her as a mom! She is so patient and loving and kind. These two little ones are going to grow up and be wonderful parents. The whole troop seems to be very affectionate and loving and close. They all seem to deeply care about each other and have a deep connection. It is extremely moving to watch. We all should learn more from watching how they care before their own.
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Wow. Freddie had 7 babies of her own, had those 7 before age 28. That’s a lot for one female gorilla! Now she’s raising 2 not her own. She’s truly amazing ❤ No wonder she’s so comfortable and expert at handling little Jameela and Kayembe. Super mom for sure! ❤
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Wow I just found out the history of this Beautiful and Amazing Gorilla. I will follow and find a way to contribute to this Zoo.
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God bless you and thank you Larry for the time you put into these animals and videos Freddy cuddling baby Jamila was too precious that just made the whole video worthwhile God bless you all
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Freddy, all your children are beautiful, just like you. Thank you Larry, I love your videos. Someday I may be by your way and see the gorilla family in person. 😊
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Thanks Larry. I loved that story and love your videos.
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Thank you Freddie for sharing your amazing story with us and thank you for sharing your beautiful love of all your babies including Kayembe and Jameela also thank you Larry for helping Freddie share her story 🦍❤️
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I wondered if Freddy was producing milk for Jameela. Thank you for this informative video; I always enjoy them.
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Yes, she still even nurses Kai so he doesn’t get jealous and to remind everyone Freddy is his MaMa too. Jameela also gets a couple of extra bottles through the mesh from the zoo keeper’s. So she’s well feed but the nursing is about so much more than just nutrition. Freddy is so intelligent and wise, that’s why she’s been an alpha female in every troop she was part of. Just as Mokolo choice Freddy as his alpha female and Kebi is second in command behind Freddy, they have such a wonderful bond especially now with Kebi having Kunda they’re bond haas grown. Kebi still sits close to Freddy and really watches everything, makes you wonder what the two are saying with their non verbal communication Gorilla’s use. 🦍♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼♥️🦍 Amazing Creature’s!
Larry, I loved learning about Freddy! She’s an amazing unique gorilla and I’m glad she’s alive and doing well. She is such a good mom to those two little ones. Well maybe one little one and one not so little. Can’t wait to see the next in the series!!
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Thank you for such an amazing video on Fredricka. She truly is one amazing female gorilla.and gorilla mother/surrogate.
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Really appreciate the updates please keep them coming much love and respect and appreciation job well done you should be proud we laugh and learn and benefit from the gorillas they make good parents and grandparents and stepparents and uncles and aunties stay safe and warm out stay strong and healthy as well much love and respect and appreciation glad she is doing well with her new troop and family hope she lives a long life freddie is a good stepmother eat well bon appetit enjoy your meal would you like water or soda to go with that love you guys thanks !!! Joe
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Greatest video information 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Thank you Larry
Hi friend! Hope things are better! Been praying for you and hubby!😊👏🏽🙋🏽
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Yes, I hope a big party is in store for super Mom Freddy next week. What a special gorilla she is! Will there be treats and a big colorful ice cake for her?
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Thank you Larry, that was awesome. Jameela was so tired today, lol❤❤
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I absolutely love Freddy’s natural mama instinct…. it’s beautiful to see Jameela with her mother and her big brother. I love it that only a female of the species can spontaneously lactate to breast-feed a new baby. I really do love that and she’s a sweet mama as well
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It’s a pleasure Larry, I love your videos.
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Freddy is amazing. And she looks really incredible for her age. I’ve seen gorillas in their 50s. Nene in Japan is around 52 and is quite arthritic. Freddy seems to have excellent mobility still and obviously energy and patience to oversee two little ones!! Plus Freddy doesn’t look a day over 30.
Happy to see some balls laying around the enclosure. Hopefully Kayembe will get some playtime with them. Little Kintaro in Kyoto carries his balls around all the time and has been for about two years so they seem very durable. Kintaro sits on his carries it around everywhere as he climbs and forages holding the ball with one hand.
Freddy’s own children are beautiful. Alice looks like Freddy!! Both amazing lovely pictures of her grown offspring. I appreciate the chance to see them.
Thanks for sharing Larry. I love learning about Freddy she is a REMARKABLE gorilla. I love them all dearly but Freddy and the love in her heart for children and maternal instincts are really incredible. 🥰👋🇨🇦
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Thank you for following along, and sharing.
Nice video Larry. Good to see Freddys story and that she can live out her life in a family group.
Look forward to seeing the rest of the series.
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Can’t wait to hear the troops background stories! Looking forward to it and loved hearing about Freddie. Thanks again for a great video update Larry. It’s greatly appreciated!
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Poor Freddie. These animals are as attached to their families as humans. I wonder how it affects their psyche being moved and thrown into new troops. She is a wonderful mom.
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In the wild the males (son’s ) are made to leave around 15-16 and the females (daughter’s) when they come into maturity, this keeps from inbreeding. You’re right they know each other for life even if they only run into each other after years, they always recognize their family members.
Yes, those young males need to find bachelor groups or make a new troop.
Thank you for sharing Freddy’s history. What a great story! She’s been through a lot and is so loving and gentle. I’m so glad she was chosen to be Jameela’s mom. It was perfect choice! ❤️
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You have beautifully portrayed Freddrika, a wonderful mother to these children. Today Jameela is sleeping, I think she is very tired and Kayembe is already getting used to his new sister, in a while he will be happy as he will have company to play with, there will be three little gorillas.I wish Freddrika much health and many more years of life. Thank you .
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Freddy’s daughter Acacia looks a lot like her! No kids yet. She lives with Cenzoo the smiling Silverback! Thanks Larry! Loved this!
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Larry thank you for the beautiful story about Freddy, She is a great mother 👏❤️❤️
You are welcome. Thanks for watching!
That is a great idea❤
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Jameela is so precious, thank you for a heartwarming story.🦍
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Hi Larry - Wow, not sure how you located all that information on Freddy, but it was not only interesting but very informative, as well. Yep, think I’m going to enjoy this new series you mentioned! ☺️ Thanks for today’s video and our visit with Momma Freddy and her two babies - and the other Momma and baby as well. I’m newer here, so haven’t learned many names yet. I’ll just have to keep watching along, so I know them all! Thanks again Larry and hope you have a nice evening....
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Wonderful. May they all live happy lives. And the Zoo Keepers also.
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Freddie is a super mom. A great loving caring gorilla.
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That was wonderful! Thank you for sharing Freddy's life story.
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Larry… that was beautiful! Freddy is such an amazing momma. Those 2 little ones are blessed to have her. Thank you sooo much.
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This is brilliant, Larry! I look forward to learning about each member of this beautiful family. Thank you in advance! ❤ 🦍 ❤️
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