Hi! My name is Karin. I am fascinated by the beauty and behavior of gorillas and other primates. I realized the importance of conserving the species by visiting the zoos in Japan. I support zoos, which do their very best to create species-appropriate environments for them. I mainly film primates in the Tokyo area, but occasionally in other regions of Far East Asia. As an aside, I did my internship at the Kenya Wildlife Service during my college years. I learned that improving the livelihoods of local communities is crucial to wildlife conservation. Great apes are protectors of forests. They matter to all of us. My channel is nonprofit. Profits after deducting costs are donated to zoos, organizations, and research institutions that enhance the conservation of endangered species and ensure animal welfare. I'm neither an expert nor a member of any zoos, but I do my best to answer your questions to the best of my knowledge.
Thank you, Karin, for providing us with this wonderful video of these fascinating pandas! I really enjoyed learning more about them. How beautiful and majestic they are! You are very fortunate to be able to see them in person!
What is it with Giant Pandas, everything they do is cute! ❤ Re the rolling about, I think it's a private experiment to see how much dirt he can bring inside for the keepers to clean up😊
Hi Karin! I saw a video where a Chimp has a pet pig! So cute seeing the little piglet following his friend around and sleeping at his feet. I thought of Rola and what companion would be good for her. I think a pig would bother her with the squealing and she can’t carry it on her back😅but probably a kitten?
Thank you MySkinnydip for your informative comment. I always thought chimps wouldn’t be compatible for mixed species exhibits. But it seems there are some exceptions. I’m not sure if Rola would love a pig but certainly a companion will make her living environment much more fun. I think of a cat or a tortoise may work for her.
@@karintogorillas I wish Rola could’ve been a surrogate. We had our baby boy today at Woodland park zoo but first time mama Akenji has rejected him.☹️ He will be hand reared like Sumomo unless a surrogate can be found.🙏🏽
Congratulations on the beautiful arrival of the new-born baby at Woodland Park Zoo.🎉 But it's unfortunate that Akenji has rejected the baby. Another case like Sumomo and Annie is sad to hear. I hope the zoo cooperates with other organizations to find a surrogate mom as soon as possible. Hand rearing should be avoided as much as possible for the mental stability of the individual in the long run. Thank you, MySkinnydip, for sharing this news.
@@karintogorillas We have a first time mama Orangutan due also! Batu’s baby will be the first in 35 years! Have you been able to watch a little of the London zoo babies? They still don’t have names after all this time🥲People are getting ruthless in the comment section. It’s either one mama isn’t taking care of her child well enough or the other mama’s child is too skinny because she isn’t feeding it!🤦🏽♀️The two moms are Effie and Mjukuu. In my opinion,Effie has been doing a good job so far. She hasn’t raised any of her other children. Mjukuu has raised one of Effie’s children in the past and is doing great job with her little one. We also don’t know about the sex of either child. I think they both are boys. The zoo needs to watch the videographer videos sometimes. You guys get the best footage!😄👍
wonder if gorillas think of their lives and this world beyond what's grossly evident to the senses. they have a look in their eyes that makes me believe maybe they do.
This is nice set up but you forgot to mention that Momoko is also Momotaro's Mother. seems like everyone forgets him.............I am trying to find footage of Haoko and Shabani when they wer younger living together I know they had siblings I know Bawui but the others i dont know.
Oh the lemur getting cuddles from the keeper! ❤ There are two at Cotswold Wildlife Park so I'm used to the loud barking calls but that other plaintive call is new to me - sounded a bit like 'ow my head hurts...' 😅
Thank you, Anne, for watching the video. They really have weird, loud vocalizations. One of them might have been warning me to get away from their territory.😝
I have just discovered you and the Haoko Troup. I have been with GL and the Momotaro group. I have to tell you I have been enjoying the way you portray the family with great respect. Everything about your videos are wonderful, from the beginning to the end. The music is superior. I am so impressed I had to send this on my third time. Thank you so much.
I am sad Monta has been in isolation so long. He is beautiful. At least some enrichment. I live in the States and at Atlanta zoo the gorillas are given enrichment. Monta is of sound body and such a gentle soul. I have to question Chiba Zoo and their intentions. I have even seen and elderly crippled orangutan at LA Zoo that is given daily PT and foot massages. They take care of their animals. This is cruel for a social animal to be in isolation so long. watch your videos because my heart wants to send him love across the seas. Thank you Karin. I feel your compassion for Monta
I understand how you feel about their situations. And I agree with you that it is cruel for them to be in such poor conditions. Chiba Zoo has launched a crowdfunding project for Rola and Monta. The zoo is funded by the city, but the zoo explains such financial source does not support enough for additional enrichment. If you are interested in supporting this project, I have added further info about it in my description of the video linked below. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nolS-vpDLo4.html I'm not particularly pro-zoo, but I always hope that Monta and Rola's living conditions improve. Thank you, Sylvie, for caring about them as always.🙏
Thank you Karin for visiting Monte. If I lived in Japan I would visit him daily.Please take care of Monta. I feel Toto would be a nice companion but that is not in our hands. ♥♥♥🎱🎱♥♥♥♥
Unfortunately, I am not in Japan right now. So, I can't visit the zoo as often as I used to. But as soon as I go back to Japan, I will ensure to see Monta, Rola, Santa, and Gigio. They are always in my heart. Thank you, Sylvie, for your thoughtful comments.🌸
My heart breaks for Haoko every day! Why don’t they feed him? He’s waisting away! He needs a vacation from this daily grind! When did he last get a raise? It must be hard to support this big family on his salary! I’m going to start a cash app for him!🥲😜🥰
I love 💕, love 💕 Momotaro he is my most favorite and handsome gorilla in the world my opinion only then I love Gentaro 💖💖💖 Good night my handsome big guy hugs and kisses 😘