I feel so sad for Monta and for Rola because Gorillas are so family orientated. Here in the US, the single SilverBacks are put in a bachelor group. I have never seen a SilverBack alone in the states. With all due respect i think it's cruel he's alone and I'm sure it's not emotionally or mentally good for him either. Thank you so much for sharing Karin🫶🏽🦍❤️
Yes. You are so right. Gorillas aren't supposed to live solitary. I really wonder why the zoo has been allowed to keep them solitary for so long.🤷🏻♀️ Thank you BxChicc77 for watching Monta's video.🌷
I'm sorry but this zoo needs to step up and do the right thing for the Gorillas! Solidarity is the worst thing you can do to a Silverback! It's senseless! If this is all you can do for them, consider giving him to another zoo! Someone who can give him a better life and Laura too! Thanks Karin but this breaks my heart to watch! ❤️🦍🇺🇸
I agree with you one hundred percent. I also believe -solidarity- being solitary is the worst environment for a captive gorilla, who isn't so old, to have. Thank you Cheri for your honest and thoughtful comment.🙏
Watching them is so depressing and sad for me. They were meant to be social creatures not tormented with aloneness and boredom. This is absolutely torture and in no way preventing extinction. Something needs to be done because this is just cruel and I cannot continue watching them like this. They need to be rescued from this zoo. 😢😢😢😢😢😢
Good morning from Michigan! I’ve been watching your older videos and thank you for your amazing work! 😊 Rola is a beautiful old soul! Just hope she gets her meals on time. 😊😊❤❤
Those chimps drive me nuts, Shabani can see them and they try to intimidate h & he just ignores them.. Monta looks frustrated, still have my fingers crossed for him. Considering what is happening in their others zoo's I won't hold my breath. Thanks Karin.🦍🌷
2:20 what is this majestic gorilla thinking, this breaks my heart. I haven’t seen the Chiba Zoo until today. 😢 sad tales for them both. Poor Monta and Rola. And the importance of their genetic diversity is so needed in the population of captive gorillas.
You are most welcome, MMA Philosophy. Yes, I watch Taro's live video every time when the Japan Monkey Center shares on its YT. Taro is well taken care.
It’s really sad when you think about the fact that This Gorilla is supposed to be out in the wild swinging on trees, running,jumping and mating. But instead he’s been locked in a tiny box. He has no way to get privacy away from prying eyes. It looks like he’s in jail. There’s other ways to give him a good life and keep him happy and safe at the same time. I love watching these amazing Gorillas as much as the next person but it doesn’t change the fact that Gorillas were never meant to live this way.
So sad. In your opinion do you think he would be to old of a mate for Komomo? I thought I read somewhere at one time they tried to put him and Rola together and I assume that it did not work ?
I don't think he would be too old for Komomo. But for Monta like Momotaro, he needs an experienced female. He is very gentle. When a female rejects him, he would rather recede. Rola is said to be afraid of energetic silverbacks. Maybe now they can live together since Monta isn't so young anymore. Thank you for your comment.🌸
I would love at for Monta and Rola live together for the remainder of their lives. It’s sad. And I would love to see Komomo move forward with a Silverback and start a family
