Bristol Zoo (Closed) Gorilla birth at Bristol

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I do hope so, it's such a shame that she's never had another one of her own. I wonder if she would have with a different silverback or she would just avoid any adult male.

I suspect she would avoid all adult males, not just Jock.

 

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Afia is now in full-time with all the group:

Little Afia moves in with the gorilla troop

 

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Afia is now in full-time with all the group:

Little Afia moves in with the gorilla troop

Saw them today. They look fine and at one stage natural mother Kera was playing gently with the baby alongside Romina, a charming scene. But soon after Salome's 5 year-old Kukena also kidnapped her and raced about all over the indoor enclosure holding her. Fun for him but It was several minutes before Romina managed to retrieve her again. Not the first time apparently but if this behaviour continues or escalates they could have a problem as she's too small to be treated roughly yet.

I did not see the Pygmy Hippo mother or baby. The Drills are on show again. Missed a lot of the rest of the Zoo due to lack of time.