You're not supposed to look them directly in the eyes, is that right?

Pretty amazing.

I hope he at least got a gorilla hand ashtray out of it all.

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>> ^artician:

You're not supposed to look them directly in the eyes, is that right?
Pretty amazing.


Or show your teeth, but I can't imagine being able to suppress a huge grin if I were to have a similar experience.

Touched by a Wild Mountain Gorilla

Funnily enough, this title is identical to an early draft of the 90s hit TV show, Touched by An Angel.

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Peak experience.

Extraordinary.

Where does an 800lb gorilla sit?

Hmmm, just over here seems nice. Kids, leave the nice man alone.

Wow, that was awesome. I'm pretty sure I would have been very scared

I wonder if they think he is sad or scared or something. Grooming is not just for removing parasites and combing fur. It is a social bonding reinforcement and is occasionally used to calm or console another gorilla. At 2:46 the silverback gently prods the youngster away from the man and gives him a slight push as if to say "leave him alone". Whatever the reason, it's a fascinating thing to watch. Love the look the silverback gives John at 5:13.

This is really cool

Wow, I think I would be terrified with a silverback that close. He obviously did the right thing by keeping his head bowed to show submission before the silverback, but still... yikes. Exciting!

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