6 Foot Gorilla Catches Zookeepers Off Guard Capturing Rare Footage That Goes Viral

Nov 05, 2018 by apost team

Guests visiting the Port Lympe Zoo located in Kent, England, were in for quite the treat on this particular day! Much to their surprise, they got to witness a silverback gorilla walking around his enclosure just like a human! The 28-year-old gorilla, named Ambam, was showing off the talent that he learned from his father. Ambam doesn’t always walk on two legs, however. He behaves like any normal gorilla, hanging out with his peers, snacking on some tasty plants, and walking on his knuckles like the other gorillas.

Ambam’s home in Port Lympe is wildlife preserve that dozens of animals call their home. He’s the second generation of his lineage that has lived there, and many other types of endangered species such as black rhinos and African elephants live there in order to be bred to keep the species alive. However, the part of the zoo that is most notable is the Palace of the Apes. This is the biggest gorilla enclosure in the entire world! This is a huge deal for the species because all of the different types of gorillas are becoming more and more endangered over time. It's amazing to see a place so committed to caring for these undermined species and allowing the public to take part in witnessing their beautiful existence.

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Ambam is one of the largest silverback gorillas that resides in Port Lympe. He stands at an impressive six feet tall! Although this isn’t literal for most gorillas, it is for Ambam! Mimicking the way humans walk and stand, he often stands at his full height, walking around the enclosure on two legs. Although it isn’t entirely clear who he learned it from, the zoo staff believes that he learned it from his father, who also used to stand in this manner. Ambam could also be mimicking the humans who come to visit him at the zoo. Scientists also believe that he may have a trait in his DNA that predisposes him to enjoy this method of walking. Whatever the case may be, Ambam’s method of walking is drawing visitors into the zoo to come to observe him and the other endangered animals.

Ambam’s sister has also adopted his habit but doesn’t do it as frequently as her male sibling. What do you think about Ambam’s amazing walk? Would you visit the zoo to see his unusual method of transportation?