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Orphan Gorilla Troublemakers
This morning, all things remained quiet and peaceful in the park headquarters of Rumangabo…
…until two very naughty 5-year-old gorillas managed to climb the wall into the lower enclosure where two recently-rescued baby gorillas live in quarantine.
This is the first escape of any kind since the complete repair of the electric fence, and it left caretakers Andre and Richard exhausted as they spent over an hour trying to coax the gorillas back over the wall. They suspect that one small portion of the electric fence may not be working properly, and the gorillas managed to find it.
The wall separating the upper from the lower enclosure - gorilla on one side, Andre on the other coming with a treat to coax Ndeze over.
The two gorillas took pleasure in climbing all over the baby gorilla wooden play structure, completely destroying it as it collapsed under their weight. They intentionally swung on the unbroken parts in an effort to break them as well. These are mischievous, clever, destructive animals.
The collapsed wooden play area for the baby gorillas.
Watching Andre and Richard handle the situation made it clear that these men have God-given patience. They let the gorillas climb on their backs, something they love to do, in order to get them away from the wall, and Andre spent time cuddling with them afterwards to distract them from more mischief.
Considering all the insanity of late, we are grateful this was the only “trouble” at the park headquarters today. Although it is quiet at the moment, the general situation is not stable, and we are still being cautious with movements of rangers and staff. Rumors surface daily on what the M23 rebels will do next, but nothing can be confirmed until it actually happens. We will keep you updated as much as possible.
Ndakasi trying to get over another section of wall even after they got her back in.
Ndakasi lounges on the top of a gate that separates the two enclosures. One side is lined with electric wires which should have kept them out.
Even after getting both gorillas back into their side of the enclosure, they still ran away from the caretakers at the first chance to try again.
Andre uses a treat to coax Ndeze away from the wall.
After both gorillas came back to their enclosure, Andre took them to their favorite log and cuddled with them. Maisha, laying in Andre’s lap, was caught before going over the wall.
Maisha and Andre
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5 Responses to “Orphan Gorilla Troublemakers”
Great Story! They act just like disobedient human children. Having accomplished something there caretaker (parents) did not want them too, and very proud of being sooo clever.
Thank you a lot for this great story! Of course the orphans cause trubble. But also a laugh in these terrible circumstances.
By the way, André, I hope you enjoyed your birthday. And wish a lot, the next one will be a much enjoyabe one!
Andre and company,
Thank you for all you do for these lovely, SMART, curious, mischievous, quick-thinking young gorillas! You are raising them well and with so much love and care! I can see that these gorilla children love you and have grown into confident individuals! Please keep loving them for they need all our help! I think their mamas are smiling from heaven seeing their babies grow up happy, healthy, and well cared for!!!
Reminds me a lot of my human offspring
Sorry but they are so cute and funny ……