Touched by a Wild Mountain Gorilla: The Original

[Chlo-ee]

Taking the kids out for a walk.
“Oh look kids, a human in the wild. You can pet him.”

[osgulder]

- This is a male human, let's inspect him
+ What about the other one, dad?
- That's just a cameraman, let him do his job

[zakihasibuan]

"Mom, can we keep this human as a pet, please".

"No kids, humans belong in the wild".

[IBeMelissa]

This is so cool. The dad gorilla obviously doesn't see the guy as a threat but is still watching his family interact with him, and I like how he nudges his kid as if saying be careful. Wow.

[Anastasia]

- How are you feeling?
- My heart is racing
- The silverback is right behind you, like right behind you
- Thank you, I am feeling much better now

[augustusmonroe]

“Dad, can we keep him as a pet?”- baby gorilla

[byrde]

“John, the male is currently ripping your arms off your torso”

*smiling intensifies

[juliacoggins]

That expression of disbelief and joy is so rarely seen on the faces of adults. I am so happy for him - doing what he loves.

[shanecoleman]

I was waiting for the worst-timed sneeze in history.

[jeremiahnoar]

"Tell me what your feeling right now Jon!"
Jon: I'm feeling like you should keep your fucking voice down Larry

[curlyfries]

Meanwhile on GorillaTube:
"Inspecting a human"

[davidkaplan]

The man who filmed this incredible encounter, Dr Jonathan Rossouw, happened to have introduced me to the exceptional joys of birdwatching over 35 years ago, something for which I will be eternally grateful. Thank you Jonathan!

[LennoxParsec]

"The silverback is just behind you" that's something i DON'T want to hear ever in my life.

[katyann]

The daddy gorilla just sitting back monitoring the family as they observe the human in nature. Truly amazing.

[chrisgill]

That must a strange combination of terrifying, exhilarating, and humbling.

[Monkey-urwr]

The silverback, one of the most macho beings, taking his kids for a walk in the woods. It always amazes me how they are so sweet with children.

[PartStupid]

Dad Gorilla: *There. I finally took you to see the humans. Now pack your things we're going home.*

[StubenhockerElite]

The dad really gives off that "stressed out parent in Disneyland" vibe.

[Wissle]

That is both adorable and scary. Good thing daddy was so chill about all of this

[AraileLioness]

I love how it looks like the gorillas are on a sight seeing family trip as well. Two different species exploring each other while showing each other respect.