gentle lemur

Kera and keeper

Gorilla Island, Bristol, 28th May 2009

A fault with the hot-wiring meant that the gorillas were kept inside after mid-morning. After the repairs were completed two keepers brought this young gorilla outside. I guess they were getting Kera accustomed to the island.
The over weight female was with Jock. Why does she stay away from him? Didn't he bite her foot really badly when they were introduced?

That does sound like Salome but I know she usually stays as far away from him as possible, even to the extent of sometimes going indoors when he comes out, and vice versa.

Jock did bite her arm very badly when they were first introduced, she had a huge gash above her elbow- though these injuries ofen heal quite quickly. I don't know if that is why she still steers clear or maybe its just personalities. I always get the impression the other female 'Romina' is his 'No 1 wife.'
 

Media information

Category
Bristol Zoo (Closed)
Added by
gentle lemur
Date added
View count
1,575
Comment count
12
Rating
5.00 star(s) 1 ratings

Share this media

Back
Top