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Mountain gorillas drunk on bamboo, Rwanda, Africa - Mar 2009
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A Mountain Gorilla (son of Kwitonda the resident silverback of the group) gets drunk on bamboo shoots, FULL FEATURE AVAIL{br}{br}Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse had a close encounter with a family of mountain gorillas - and discovered them DRUNK.{br}{br}The tipsy beasts had been slurping alcoholic sap from fresh bamboo shoots and looked completely bewildered by booze.{br}{br}The family were pictured in Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, Africa.{br}{br}'It was not exactly Gorillas In The Mist, more like gorillas who were p*****,' said Rouse, 43, who was on his fourth trip to see the primates.{br}{br}'I had heard they sometimes get like this, but I had never actually seen it. It was just like any family party when one or two members have a little bit too much to drink.{br}{br}'The boss of the group, a huge silverback called Kwitonda, and some of the younger males were completely out of it.{br}{br}'Some were running round cackling to each other, others were going mad swinging through the trees, some were just lying on the ground in an inebriated state.
Giddy gorillas get drunk on bamboo
GIDDY GORILLAS GET DRUNK ON BAMBOO
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse had a close encounter with a family of mountain gorillas - and discovered them DRUNK.
The tipsy beasts had been slurping alcoholic sap from fresh bamboo shoots and looked completely bewildered by booze.
The family were pictured in Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, Africa.
'It was not exactly Gorillas In The Mist, more like gorillas who were p*****,' said Rouse, 43, who was on his fourth trip to see the primates.
'I had heard they sometimes get like this, but I had never actually seen it. It was just like any family party when one or two members have a little bit too muc...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HIDVVIZQ
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Mountain gorillas drunk on bamboo, Rwanda, Africa - Mar 2009
No sales permitted before 25/03/09, No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 875310c )
A Mountain Gorilla (son of Kwitonda the resident silverback of the group) gets drunk on bamboo shoots, FULL FEATURE AVAIL{br}{br}Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse had a close encounter with a family of mountain gorillas - and discovered them DRUNK.{br}{br}The tipsy beasts had been slurping alcoholic sap from fresh bamboo shoots and looked completely bewildered by booze.{br}{br}The family were pictured in Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, Africa.{br}{br}'It was not exactly Gorillas In The Mist, more like gorillas who were p*****,' said Rouse, 43, who was on his fourth trip to see the primates.{br}{br}'I had heard they sometimes get like this, but I had never actually seen it. It was just like any family party when one or two members have a little bit too much to drink.{br}{br}'The boss of the group, a huge silverback called Kwitonda, and some of the younger males were completely out of it.{br}{br}'Some were running round cackling to each other, others were going mad swinging through the trees, some were just lying on the ground in an inebriated state.
Giddy gorillas get drunk on bamboo
GIDDY GORILLAS GET DRUNK ON BAMBOO
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse had a close encounter with a family of mountain gorillas - and discovered them DRUNK.
The tipsy beasts had been slurping alcoholic sap from fresh bamboo shoots and looked completely bewildered by booze.
The family were pictured in Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, Africa.
'It was not exactly Gorillas In The Mist, more like gorillas who were p*****,' said Rouse, 43, who was on his fourth trip to see the primates.
'I had heard they sometimes get like this, but I had never actually seen it. It was just like any family party when one or two members have a little bit too much...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HIDVVIZQ
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Mountain gorillas drunk on bamboo, Rwanda, Africa - Mar 2009
No sales permitted before 25/03/09, No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 875310s )
A Mountain Gorilla (son of Kwitonda the resident silverback of the group) gets drunk on bamboo shoots, FULL FEATURE AVAIL{br}{br}Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse had a close encounter with a family of mountain gorillas - and discovered them DRUNK.{br}{br}The tipsy beasts had been slurping alcoholic sap from fresh bamboo shoots and looked completely bewildered by booze.{br}{br}The family were pictured in Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, Africa.{br}{br}'It was not exactly Gorillas In The Mist, more like gorillas who were p*****,' said Rouse, 43, who was on his fourth trip to see the primates.{br}{br}'I had heard they sometimes get like this, but I had never actually seen it. It was just like any family party when one or two members have a little bit too much to drink.{br}{br}'The boss of the group, a huge silverback called Kwitonda, and some of the younger males were completely out of it.{br}{br}'Some were running round cackling to each other, others were going mad swinging through the trees, some were just lying on the ground in an inebriated state.
Giddy gorillas get drunk on bamboo
GIDDY GORILLAS GET DRUNK ON BAMBOO
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse had a close encounter with a family of mountain gorillas - and discovered them DRUNK.
The tipsy beasts had been slurping alcoholic sap from fresh bamboo shoots and looked completely bewildered by booze.
The family were pictured in Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, Africa.
'It was not exactly Gorillas In The Mist, more like gorillas who were p*****,' said Rouse, 43, who was on his fourth trip to see the primates.
'I had heard they sometimes get like this, but I had never actually seen it. It was just like any family party when one or two members have a little bit too much...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HIDVVIZQ
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Mountain gorillas drunk on bamboo, Rwanda, Africa - Mar 2009
No sales permitted before 25/03/09, No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 875310w )
A Mountain Gorilla (son of Kwitonda the resident silverback of the group) gets drunk on bamboo shoots, FULL FEATURE AVAIL{br}{br}Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse had a close encounter with a family of mountain gorillas - and discovered them DRUNK.{br}{br}The tipsy beasts had been slurping alcoholic sap from fresh bamboo shoots and looked completely bewildered by booze.{br}{br}The family were pictured in Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, Africa.{br}{br}'It was not exactly Gorillas In The Mist, more like gorillas who were p*****,' said Rouse, 43, who was on his fourth trip to see the primates.{br}{br}'I had heard they sometimes get like this, but I had never actually seen it. It was just like any family party when one or two members have a little bit too much to drink.{br}{br}'The boss of the group, a huge silverback called Kwitonda, and some of the younger males were completely out of it.{br}{br}'Some were running round cackling to each other, others were going mad swinging through the trees, some were just lying on the ground in an inebriated state.
Giddy gorillas get drunk on bamboo
GIDDY GORILLAS GET DRUNK ON BAMBOO
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse had a close encounter with a family of mountain gorillas - and discovered them DRUNK.
The tipsy beasts had been slurping alcoholic sap from fresh bamboo shoots and looked completely bewildered by booze.
The family were pictured in Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, Africa.
'It was not exactly Gorillas In The Mist, more like gorillas who were p*****,' said Rouse, 43, who was on his fourth trip to see the primates.
'I had heard they sometimes get like this, but I had never actually seen it. It was just like any family party when one or two members have a little bit too much...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HIDVVIZQ
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Mountain gorillas drunk on bamboo, Rwanda, Africa - Mar 2009
No sales permitted before 25/03/09, No BBC Wildlife, no Swedish newspapers, no Terre Savage in France
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andy Rouse / Rex Features ( 875310z )
A Mountain Gorilla (son of Kwitonda the resident silverback of the group) gets drunk on bamboo shoots
Giddy gorillas get drunk on bamboo
GIDDY GORILLAS GET DRUNK ON BAMBOO
Wildlife photographer Andy Rouse had a close encounter with a family of mountain gorillas - and discovered them DRUNK.
The tipsy beasts had been slurping alcoholic sap from fresh bamboo shoots and looked completely bewildered by booze.
The family were pictured in Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, Africa.
'It was not exactly Gorillas In The Mist, more like gorillas who were p*****,' said Rouse, 43, who was on his fourth trip to see the primates.
'I had heard they sometimes get like this, but I had never actually seen it. It was just like any family party when one or two members have a little bit too much to drink.
'The boss of the group, a huge silverback called Kwitonda, and some of the younger males were completely out of it.
'Some were running round cackling to each other, others were going mad swinging through the trees, some were just lying on the ground in an inebriated state.
'We came across a young male blackback (approx 10 years old, a silverback-in-training) who was feeling very sorry for himself.
'When we reached him the poor thing was laying flat on the ground with chewed bamboo all around and looked at us through very dopey eyes. He tried to get up to see us and fell straight back, god it was so funny. He then rolled on the ground, playing with his feet and looking not quite in control, his expression was priceless.
'Over the course of the hour we were treated to a lot more high jinx, most of which I have never witnessed before on any of my treks - and I am very experienced.
'They were running around the forest ch...
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Gorilla decides baby son's name by choosing from five fruit piles, Toronto Zoo, Canada - 18 Nov 2009
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Gorilla decides baby son's name by choosing from five fruit piles, Toronto Zoo, Canada - 18 Nov 2009
GORILLA'S SNACK CHOOSES SON'S NAME
A silverback gorilla has unwittingly chosen his son's name after being presented with five different fruit piles.
Each of the five piles bore a possible name for Charles the Gorilla's two-and-a-half-year-old son.
The idea was whatever pile Charles chose from first would be the youngster's name.
Keepers at Toronto Zoo cooked up the idea after deciding they wanted to give the proud papa a hand in naming his son.
The five shortlisted names were chosen from over 5,000 suggestions submitted by members of the public.
The only stipulation was that the name had to start with the letter N, in honour of the baby's mother Ngozi.
After being whittled down by online voters the five most popular - Nassir, Neo, Nico, Nigel and Nsambu - were displayed above the enticing fruit piles in the gorilla enclosure.
When Charles was let loose he carefully circled the perimeter before settling down to dine from one of the piles.
And the winning name? Nassir, which means 'safe' or 'to protect' in Arabic.
After Charles made his pick zoo staff let the others gorillas, including Ngozi and the newly christened Nassir, back into the enclosure to finish off the rest of the fruit.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Canadian Press / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HGHSUTMXI (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla decides baby son's name by choosing from five fruit piles, Toronto Zoo, Canada - 18 Nov 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Canadian Press / Rex Features ( 1041721a )
Gorilla decides baby son's name by choosing from five fruit piles, Toronto Zoo, Canada - 18 Nov 2009
GORILLA'S SNACK CHOOSES SON'S NAME
A silverback gorilla has unwittingly chosen his son's name after being presented with five different fruit piles.
Each of the five piles bore a possible name for Charles the Gorilla's two-and-a-half-year-old son.
The idea was whatever pile Charles chose from first would be the youngster's name.
Keepers at Toronto Zoo cooked up the idea after deciding they wanted to give the proud papa a hand in naming his son.
The five shortlisted names were chosen from over 5,000 suggestions submitted by members of the public.
The only stipulation was that the name had to start with the letter N, in honour of the baby's mother Ngozi.
After being whittled down by online voters the five most popular - Nassir, Neo, Nico, Nigel and Nsambu - were displayed above the enticing fruit piles in the gorilla enclosure.
When Charles was let loose he carefully circled the perimeter before settling down to dine from one of the piles.
And the winning name? Nassir, which means 'safe' or 'to protect' in Arabic.
After Charles made his pick zoo staff let the others gorillas, including Ngozi and the newly christened Nassir, back into the enclosure to finish off the rest of the fruit.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Canadian Press / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HGHSUTMXI (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla decides baby son's name by choosing from five fruit piles, Toronto Zoo, Canada - 18 Nov 2009
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Canadian Press / Rex Features ( 1041721e )
Gorilla decides baby son's name by choosing from five fruit piles, Toronto Zoo, Canada - 18 Nov 2009
GORILLA'S SNACK CHOOSES SON'S NAME
A silverback gorilla has unwittingly chosen his son's name after being presented with five different fruit piles.
Each of the five piles bore a possible name for Charles the Gorilla's two-and-a-half-year-old son.
The idea was whatever pile Charles chose from first would be the youngster's name.
Keepers at Toronto Zoo cooked up the idea after deciding they wanted to give the proud papa a hand in naming his son.
The five shortlisted names were chosen from over 5,000 suggestions submitted by members of the public.
The only stipulation was that the name had to start with the letter N, in honour of the baby's mother Ngozi.
After being whittled down by online voters the five most popular - Nassir, Neo, Nico, Nigel and Nsambu - were displayed above the enticing fruit piles in the gorilla enclosure.
When Charles was let loose he carefully circled the perimeter before settling down to dine from one of the piles.
And the winning name? Nassir, which means 'safe' or 'to protect' in Arabic.
After Charles made his pick zoo staff let the others gorillas, including Ngozi and the newly christened Nassir, back into the enclosure to finish off the rest of the fruit.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Canadian Press / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HGHSUTMXI (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Ya Kwanza the silverback gorilla shoots own film, Jersey, Channel Islands - Jul 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Durrell.org / Rex Features ( 1381418a )
Ya Kwanza the silverback gorilla inspects digital film camera
Gorilla Shoots Own Film
A gorilla has become a film director - with amazing results.
But instead of shooting a King Kong remake, Ya Kwanza the 27-year-old silverback only managed a few vanity close-ups of himself - before throwing the camera back at his keeper.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, based in Jersey in the Channel Islands, decided that their most photographed primate should turn the tables and become cameraman for the day.
The charity provide their gorillas with 'enrichment devices' to encourage them to forage for food and keep them mentally stimulated.
This time, the bright yellow box was not only coated with honey and oats and stuffed with raisins, but was also fitted with a hi-tech camera.
The idea came from one of the charity's mammal keepers Jon Stark, who has taken care of the critically endangered western lowland gorillas for four years. He wondered what it would be like to take a look at life from the primate's perspective.
Before the experiment Jon explained : "There is going to be a HD camera encased in the enrichment device as a way of seeing if our silverback could collect any interesting footage."
The resulting footage shows the silverback investigating the device and meticulously picking out raisins with a surprisingly delicate touch.
He then turns cameraman and takes a number of close ups and profile shots before peeling off the branding on the case. Quickly realising this didn't taste as good as the original flavoursome coating, he spits it out.
Amazingly Ya Kwanza then perfectly captures a shot of Jon asking for the device back, before happily throwing the box to his waiting keeper on the outside of the enclosure.
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Ya Kwanza the silverback gorilla shoots own film, Jersey, Channel Islands - Jul 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Durrell.org / Rex Features ( 1381418b )
Gorilla Shoots Own Film
A gorilla has become a film director - with amazing results.
But instead of shooting a King Kong remake, Ya Kwanza the 27-year-old silverback only managed a few vanity close-ups of himself - before throwing the camera back at his keeper.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, based in Jersey in the Channel Islands, decided that their most photographed primate should turn the tables and become cameraman for the day.
The charity provide their gorillas with 'enrichment devices' to encourage them to forage for food and keep them mentally stimulated.
This time, the bright yellow box was not only coated with honey and oats and stuffed with raisins, but was also fitted with a hi-tech camera.
The idea came from one of the charity's mammal keepers Jon Stark, who has taken care of the critically endangered western lowland gorillas for four years. He wondered what it would be like to take a look at life from the primate's perspective.
Before the experiment Jon explained : "There is going to be a HD camera encased in the enrichment device as a way of seeing if our silverback could collect any interesting footage."
The resulting footage shows the silverback investigating the device and meticulously picking out raisins with a surprisingly delicate touch.
He then turns cameraman and takes a number of close ups and profile shots before peeling off the branding on the case. Quickly realising this didn't taste as good as the original flavoursome coating, he spits it out.
Amazingly Ya Kwanza then perfectly captures a shot of Jon asking for the device back, before happily throwing the box to his waiting keeper on the outside of the enclosure.
WATCH VIDEO: http://bit.ly/ref9Lt
TO OBTAIN VIDEO FILE: contact dmurray@rexfeatures or kbrown@rexfeatures.com
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Ya Kwanza the silverback gorilla shoots own film, Jersey, Channel Islands - Jul 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Durrell.org / Rex Features ( 1381418c )
Gorilla Shoots Own Film
A gorilla has become a film director - with amazing results.
But instead of shooting a King Kong remake, Ya Kwanza the 27-year-old silverback only managed a few vanity close-ups of himself - before throwing the camera back at his keeper.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, based in Jersey in the Channel Islands, decided that their most photographed primate should turn the tables and become cameraman for the day.
The charity provide their gorillas with 'enrichment devices' to encourage them to forage for food and keep them mentally stimulated.
This time, the bright yellow box was not only coated with honey and oats and stuffed with raisins, but was also fitted with a hi-tech camera.
The idea came from one of the charity's mammal keepers Jon Stark, who has taken care of the critically endangered western lowland gorillas for four years. He wondered what it would be like to take a look at life from the primate's perspective.
Before the experiment Jon explained : "There is going to be a HD camera encased in the enrichment device as a way of seeing if our silverback could collect any interesting footage."
The resulting footage shows the silverback investigating the device and meticulously picking out raisins with a surprisingly delicate touch.
He then turns cameraman and takes a number of close ups and profile shots before peeling off the branding on the case. Quickly realising this didn't taste as good as the original flavoursome coating, he spits it out.
Amazingly Ya Kwanza then perfectly captures a shot of Jon asking for the device back, before happily throwing the box to his waiting keeper on the outside of the enclosure.
WATCH VIDEO: http://bit.ly/ref9Lt
TO OBTAIN VIDEO FILE: contact dmurray@rexfeatures or kbrown@rexfeatures.com
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Dur...
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Ya Kwanza the silverback gorilla shoots own film, Jersey, Channel Islands - Jul 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Durrell.org / Rex Features ( 1381418e )
Gorilla Shoots Own Film
A gorilla has become a film director - with amazing results.
But instead of shooting a King Kong remake, Ya Kwanza the 27-year-old silverback only managed a few vanity close-ups of himself - before throwing the camera back at his keeper.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, based in Jersey in the Channel Islands, decided that their most photographed primate should turn the tables and become cameraman for the day.
The charity provide their gorillas with 'enrichment devices' to encourage them to forage for food and keep them mentally stimulated.
This time, the bright yellow box was not only coated with honey and oats and stuffed with raisins, but was also fitted with a hi-tech camera.
The idea came from one of the charity's mammal keepers Jon Stark, who has taken care of the critically endangered western lowland gorillas for four years. He wondered what it would be like to take a look at life from the primate's perspective.
Before the experiment Jon explained : "There is going to be a HD camera encased in the enrichment device as a way of seeing if our silverback could collect any interesting footage."
The resulting footage shows the silverback investigating the device and meticulously picking out raisins with a surprisingly delicate touch.
He then turns cameraman and takes a number of close ups and profile shots before peeling off the branding on the case. Quickly realising this didn't taste as good as the original flavoursome coating, he spits it out.
Amazingly Ya Kwanza then perfectly captures a shot of Jon asking for the device back, before happily throwing the box to his waiting keeper on the outside of the enclosure.
WATCH VIDEO: http://bit.ly/ref9Lt
TO OBTAIN VIDEO FILE: contact dmurray@rexfeatures or kbrown@rexfeatures.com
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Dur...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QGGXDMFWZ
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Ya Kwanza the silverback gorilla shoots own film, Jersey, Channel Islands - Jul 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Durrell.org / Rex Features ( 1381418f )
Gorilla Shoots Own Film
A gorilla has become a film director - with amazing results.
But instead of shooting a King Kong remake, Ya Kwanza the 27-year-old silverback only managed a few vanity close-ups of himself - before throwing the camera back at his keeper.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, based in Jersey in the Channel Islands, decided that their most photographed primate should turn the tables and become cameraman for the day.
The charity provide their gorillas with 'enrichment devices' to encourage them to forage for food and keep them mentally stimulated.
This time, the bright yellow box was not only coated with honey and oats and stuffed with raisins, but was also fitted with a hi-tech camera.
The idea came from one of the charity's mammal keepers Jon Stark, who has taken care of the critically endangered western lowland gorillas for four years. He wondered what it would be like to take a look at life from the primate's perspective.
Before the experiment Jon explained : "There is going to be a HD camera encased in the enrichment device as a way of seeing if our silverback could collect any interesting footage."
The resulting footage shows the silverback investigating the device and meticulously picking out raisins with a surprisingly delicate touch.
He then turns cameraman and takes a number of close ups and profile shots before peeling off the branding on the case. Quickly realising this didn't taste as good as the original flavoursome coating, he spits it out.
Amazingly Ya Kwanza then perfectly captures a shot of Jon asking for the device back, before happily throwing the box to his waiting keeper on the outside of the enclosure.
WATCH VIDEO: http://bit.ly/ref9Lt
TO OBTAIN VIDEO FILE: contact dmurray@rexfeatures or kbrown@rexfeatures.com
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Dur...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QGGXDMFWZ
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Ya Kwanza the silverback gorilla shoots own film, Jersey, Channel Islands - Jul 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Durrell.org / Rex Features ( 1381418k )
Gorilla Shoots Own Film
A gorilla has become a film director - with amazing results.
But instead of shooting a King Kong remake, Ya Kwanza the 27-year-old silverback only managed a few vanity close-ups of himself - before throwing the camera back at his keeper.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, based in Jersey in the Channel Islands, decided that their most photographed primate should turn the tables and become cameraman for the day.
The charity provide their gorillas with 'enrichment devices' to encourage them to forage for food and keep them mentally stimulated.
This time, the bright yellow box was not only coated with honey and oats and stuffed with raisins, but was also fitted with a hi-tech camera.
The idea came from one of the charity's mammal keepers Jon Stark, who has taken care of the critically endangered western lowland gorillas for four years. He wondered what it would be like to take a look at life from the primate's perspective.
Before the experiment Jon explained : "There is going to be a HD camera encased in the enrichment device as a way of seeing if our silverback could collect any interesting footage."
The resulting footage shows the silverback investigating the device and meticulously picking out raisins with a surprisingly delicate touch.
He then turns cameraman and takes a number of close ups and profile shots before peeling off the branding on the case. Quickly realising this didn't taste as good as the original flavoursome coating, he spits it out.
Amazingly Ya Kwanza then perfectly captures a shot of Jon asking for the device back, before happily throwing the box to his waiting keeper on the outside of the enclosure.
WATCH VIDEO: http://bit.ly/ref9Lt
TO OBTAIN VIDEO FILE: contact dmurray@rexfeatures or kbrown@rexfeatures.com
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Dur...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QGGXDMFWZ
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Ya Kwanza the silverback gorilla shoots own film, Jersey, Channel Islands - Jul 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Durrell.org / Rex Features ( 1381418j )
Gorilla Shoots Own Film
A gorilla has become a film director - with amazing results.
But instead of shooting a King Kong remake, Ya Kwanza the 27-year-old silverback only managed a few vanity close-ups of himself - before throwing the camera back at his keeper.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, based in Jersey in the Channel Islands, decided that their most photographed primate should turn the tables and become cameraman for the day.
The charity provide their gorillas with 'enrichment devices' to encourage them to forage for food and keep them mentally stimulated.
This time, the bright yellow box was not only coated with honey and oats and stuffed with raisins, but was also fitted with a hi-tech camera.
The idea came from one of the charity's mammal keepers Jon Stark, who has taken care of the critically endangered western lowland gorillas for four years. He wondered what it would be like to take a look at life from the primate's perspective.
Before the experiment Jon explained : "There is going to be a HD camera encased in the enrichment device as a way of seeing if our silverback could collect any interesting footage."
The resulting footage shows the silverback investigating the device and meticulously picking out raisins with a surprisingly delicate touch.
He then turns cameraman and takes a number of close ups and profile shots before peeling off the branding on the case. Quickly realising this didn't taste as good as the original flavoursome coating, he spits it out.
Amazingly Ya Kwanza then perfectly captures a shot of Jon asking for the device back, before happily throwing the box to his waiting keeper on the outside of the enclosure.
WATCH VIDEO: http://bit.ly/ref9Lt
TO OBTAIN VIDEO FILE: contact dmurray@rexfeatures or kbrown@rexfeatures.com
MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
Dur...
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/QGGXDMFWZ
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Ya Kwanza the silverback gorilla shoots own film, Jersey, Channel Islands - Jul 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Durrell.org / Rex Features ( 1381418i )
Gorilla Shoots Own Film
A gorilla has become a film director - with amazing results.
But instead of shooting a King Kong remake, Ya Kwanza the 27-year-old silverback only managed a few vanity close-ups of himself - before throwing the camera back at his keeper.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, based in Jersey in the Channel Islands, decided that their most photographed primate should turn the tables and become cameraman for the day.
The charity provide their gorillas with 'enrichment devices' to encourage them to forage for food and keep them mentally stimulated.
This time, the bright yellow box was not only coated with honey and oats and stuffed with raisins, but was also fitted with a hi-tech camera.
The idea came from one of the charity's mammal keepers Jon Stark, who has taken care of the critically endangered western lowland gorillas for four years. He wondered what it would be like to take a look at life from the primate's perspective.
Before the experiment Jon explained : "There is going to be a HD camera encased in the enrichment device as a way of seeing if our silverback could collect any interesting footage."
The resulting footage shows the silverback investigating the device and meticulously picking out raisins with a surprisingly delicate touch.
He then turns cameraman and takes a number of close ups and profile shots before peeling off the branding on the case. Quickly realising this didn't taste as good as the original flavoursome coating, he spits it out.
Amazingly Ya Kwanza then perfectly captures a shot of Jon asking for the device back, before happily throwing the box to his waiting keeper on the outside of the enclosure.
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Ya Kwanza the silverback gorilla shoots own film, Jersey, Channel Islands - Jul 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Durrell.org / Rex Features ( 1381418m )
Gorilla Shoots Own Film
A gorilla has become a film director - with amazing results.
But instead of shooting a King Kong remake, Ya Kwanza the 27-year-old silverback only managed a few vanity close-ups of himself - before throwing the camera back at his keeper.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, based in Jersey in the Channel Islands, decided that their most photographed primate should turn the tables and become cameraman for the day.
The charity provide their gorillas with 'enrichment devices' to encourage them to forage for food and keep them mentally stimulated.
This time, the bright yellow box was not only coated with honey and oats and stuffed with raisins, but was also fitted with a hi-tech camera.
The idea came from one of the charity's mammal keepers Jon Stark, who has taken care of the critically endangered western lowland gorillas for four years. He wondered what it would be like to take a look at life from the primate's perspective.
Before the experiment Jon explained : "There is going to be a HD camera encased in the enrichment device as a way of seeing if our silverback could collect any interesting footage."
The resulting footage shows the silverback investigating the device and meticulously picking out raisins with a surprisingly delicate touch.
He then turns cameraman and takes a number of close ups and profile shots before peeling off the branding on the case. Quickly realising this didn't taste as good as the original flavoursome coating, he spits it out.
Amazingly Ya Kwanza then perfectly captures a shot of Jon asking for the device back, before happily throwing the box to his waiting keeper on the outside of the enclosure.
WATCH VIDEO: http://bit.ly/ref9Lt
TO OBTAIN VIDEO FILE: contact dmurray@rexfeatures or kbrown@rexfeatures.com
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Ya Kwanza the silverback gorilla shoots own film, Jersey, Channel Islands - Jul 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Durrell.org / Rex Features ( 1381418l )
Gorilla Shoots Own Film
A gorilla has become a film director - with amazing results.
But instead of shooting a King Kong remake, Ya Kwanza the 27-year-old silverback only managed a few vanity close-ups of himself - before throwing the camera back at his keeper.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, based in Jersey in the Channel Islands, decided that their most photographed primate should turn the tables and become cameraman for the day.
The charity provide their gorillas with 'enrichment devices' to encourage them to forage for food and keep them mentally stimulated.
This time, the bright yellow box was not only coated with honey and oats and stuffed with raisins, but was also fitted with a hi-tech camera.
The idea came from one of the charity's mammal keepers Jon Stark, who has taken care of the critically endangered western lowland gorillas for four years. He wondered what it would be like to take a look at life from the primate's perspective.
Before the experiment Jon explained : "There is going to be a HD camera encased in the enrichment device as a way of seeing if our silverback could collect any interesting footage."
The resulting footage shows the silverback investigating the device and meticulously picking out raisins with a surprisingly delicate touch.
He then turns cameraman and takes a number of close ups and profile shots before peeling off the branding on the case. Quickly realising this didn't taste as good as the original flavoursome coating, he spits it out.
Amazingly Ya Kwanza then perfectly captures a shot of Jon asking for the device back, before happily throwing the box to his waiting keeper on the outside of the enclosure.
WATCH VIDEO: http://bit.ly/ref9Lt
TO OBTAIN VIDEO FILE: contact dmurray@rexfeatures or kbrown@rexfeatures.com
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Ya Kwanza the silverback gorilla shoots own film, Jersey, Channel Islands - Jul 2011
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Durrell.org / Rex Features ( 1381418n )
Gorilla Shoots Own Film
A gorilla has become a film director - with amazing results.
But instead of shooting a King Kong remake, Ya Kwanza the 27-year-old silverback only managed a few vanity close-ups of himself - before throwing the camera back at his keeper.
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, based in Jersey in the Channel Islands, decided that their most photographed primate should turn the tables and become cameraman for the day.
The charity provide their gorillas with 'enrichment devices' to encourage them to forage for food and keep them mentally stimulated.
This time, the bright yellow box was not only coated with honey and oats and stuffed with raisins, but was also fitted with a hi-tech camera.
The idea came from one of the charity's mammal keepers Jon Stark, who has taken care of the critically endangered western lowland gorillas for four years. He wondered what it would be like to take a look at life from the primate's perspective.
Before the experiment Jon explained : "There is going to be a HD camera encased in the enrichment device as a way of seeing if our silverback could collect any interesting footage."
The resulting footage shows the silverback investigating the device and meticulously picking out raisins with a surprisingly delicate touch.
He then turns cameraman and takes a number of close ups and profile shots before peeling off the branding on the case. Quickly realising this didn't taste as good as the original flavoursome coating, he spits it out.
Amazingly Ya Kwanza then perfectly captures a shot of Jon asking for the device back, before happily throwing the box to his waiting keeper on the outside of the enclosure.
WATCH VIDEO: http://bit.ly/ref9Lt
TO OBTAIN VIDEO FILE: contact dmurray@rexfeatures or kbrown@rexfeatures.com
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Mountain gorillas at the Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Africa - 26 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Dave Stevenson / Rex Features (1463714b)
Glimpse Into Gorilla Life
These heart-warming photos give a glimpse into the life of one of the planet's most endangered animals - the mountain gorilla.
With just an estimated 786 left in the wild these magnificent animals are living life on the edge of extinction.
Wildlife photographer Dave Stevenson travelled to one of the mountain gorillas' last strongholds - the mist covered Virunga Volcanoes in Rwanda - to capture gorilla family life on camera.
The end result is a charming set of images that reveal just how little distance separates humans from ape.
Photographing a family group, Dave captured the day-to-day interactions that are oh so human.
In one image a mother appears to offer her rather unimpressed young child a gentle kiss on the cheek.
Elsewhere, a sleepy silverback nods off over his supper, and nearby a baby cuddles up to its mother for an afternoon nap.
As tiny babies play amongst the foliage one youngster is dwarfed by a large female it is patiently grooming.
Nervously keeping to the background is three-and-a-half-year-old Igitangaza, who has recently been the subject of an attack by a lone silverback.
The male, who is not part of the group, badly injured Igitangaza's during the attack, biting off the fourth finger on her right hand.
Following the incident the young gorilla was carefully observed by a Volcanoes National Park Veterinary Warden.
Thankfully, she was seen carefully cleaning the wound and has been eating well, meaning she is expected to recover.
However, the incident has left her nervous and afraid.
She now sticks close to the protection of her group's silverback who, in turn, keeps a careful eye on his injured family member.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Dave Stevenson / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VOVHOMPDD (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Mountain gorillas at the Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Africa - 26 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Dave Stevenson / Rex Features (1463714e)
Glimpse Into Gorilla Life
These heart-warming photos give a glimpse into the life of one of the planet's most endangered animals - the mountain gorilla.
With just an estimated 786 left in the wild these magnificent animals are living life on the edge of extinction.
Wildlife photographer Dave Stevenson travelled to one of the mountain gorillas' last strongholds - the mist covered Virunga Volcanoes in Rwanda - to capture gorilla family life on camera.
The end result is a charming set of images that reveal just how little distance separates humans from ape.
Photographing a family group, Dave captured the day-to-day interactions that are oh so human.
In one image a mother appears to offer her rather unimpressed young child a gentle kiss on the cheek.
Elsewhere, a sleepy silverback nods off over his supper, and nearby a baby cuddles up to its mother for an afternoon nap.
As tiny babies play amongst the foliage one youngster is dwarfed by a large female it is patiently grooming.
Nervously keeping to the background is three-and-a-half-year-old Igitangaza, who has recently been the subject of an attack by a lone silverback.
The male, who is not part of the group, badly injured Igitangaza's during the attack, biting off the fourth finger on her right hand.
Following the incident the young gorilla was carefully observed by a Volcanoes National Park Veterinary Warden.
Thankfully, she was seen carefully cleaning the wound and has been eating well, meaning she is expected to recover.
However, the incident has left her nervous and afraid.
She now sticks close to the protection of her group's silverback who, in turn, keeps a careful eye on his injured family member.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Dave Stevenson / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VOVHOMPDD (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Mountain gorillas at the Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Africa - 26 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Dave Stevenson / Rex Features (1463714g)
Glimpse Into Gorilla Life
These heart-warming photos give a glimpse into the life of one of the planet's most endangered animals - the mountain gorilla.
With just an estimated 786 left in the wild these magnificent animals are living life on the edge of extinction.
Wildlife photographer Dave Stevenson travelled to one of the mountain gorillas' last strongholds - the mist covered Virunga Volcanoes in Rwanda - to capture gorilla family life on camera.
The end result is a charming set of images that reveal just how little distance separates humans from ape.
Photographing a family group, Dave captured the day-to-day interactions that are oh so human.
In one image a mother appears to offer her rather unimpressed young child a gentle kiss on the cheek.
Elsewhere, a sleepy silverback nods off over his supper, and nearby a baby cuddles up to its mother for an afternoon nap.
As tiny babies play amongst the foliage one youngster is dwarfed by a large female it is patiently grooming.
Nervously keeping to the background is three-and-a-half-year-old Igitangaza, who has recently been the subject of an attack by a lone silverback.
The male, who is not part of the group, badly injured Igitangaza's during the attack, biting off the fourth finger on her right hand.
Following the incident the young gorilla was carefully observed by a Volcanoes National Park Veterinary Warden.
Thankfully, she was seen carefully cleaning the wound and has been eating well, meaning she is expected to recover.
However, the incident has left her nervous and afraid.
She now sticks close to the protection of her group's silverback who, in turn, keeps a careful eye on his injured family member.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Dave Stevenson / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VOVHOMPDD (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Mountain gorillas at the Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda, Africa - 26 Sep 2011
Manadatory Credit: Photo by Dave Stevenson / Rex Features (1463714l)
Glimpse Into Gorilla Life
These heart-warming photos give a glimpse into the life of one of the planet's most endangered animals - the mountain gorilla.
With just an estimated 786 left in the wild these magnificent animals are living life on the edge of extinction.
Wildlife photographer Dave Stevenson travelled to one of the mountain gorillas' last strongholds - the mist covered Virunga Volcanoes in Rwanda - to capture gorilla family life on camera.
The end result is a charming set of images that reveal just how little distance separates humans from ape.
Photographing a family group, Dave captured the day-to-day interactions that are oh so human.
In one image a mother appears to offer her rather unimpressed young child a gentle kiss on the cheek.
Elsewhere, a sleepy silverback nods off over his supper, and nearby a baby cuddles up to its mother for an afternoon nap.
As tiny babies play amongst the foliage one youngster is dwarfed by a large female it is patiently grooming.
Nervously keeping to the background is three-and-a-half-year-old Igitangaza, who has recently been the subject of an attack by a lone silverback.
The male, who is not part of the group, badly injured Igitangaza's during the attack, biting off the fourth finger on her right hand.
Following the incident the young gorilla was carefully observed by a Volcanoes National Park Veterinary Warden.
Thankfully, she was seen carefully cleaning the wound and has been eating well, meaning she is expected to recover.
However, the incident has left her nervous and afraid.
She now sticks close to the protection of her group's silverback who, in turn, keeps a careful eye on his injured family member.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Dave Stevenson / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VOVHOMPDD (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws mud and rocks at photographers taking his picture at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 21 Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1633592a)
Photo Hating Grumpy Gorilla Goes Ape
This bad-tempered gorilla went ape after taking offence to having his photo taken.
26st Kumbuka isn't afraid to let his feelings known when it comes to his dislike of being photographed.
Indulging in a little gorilla warfare, the silverback vents his displeasure by pelting visitors with rocks and mud.
The most recent attention of his displeasure was photographer Richard Austin.
When the snapper attempted to get some shots of Kumbuka at his enclosure at Paignton Zoo in Devon the 14-year-old was quick to respond.
Speaking about the grumpy gorilla, Richard comments: "Every time I photograph him he tries to take my head off with missiles made of mud, turf and even a hard lump of flint the size of a house brick.
"For some reason unbeknown to me he doesn't like cameras or photographers".
Richard adds: It is very amusing watching him skulk around on his side of the moat pretending to do something else but very craftily gathering up large lumps of mud, and then throwing it at me in a stylish move that could see him qualifying for the shot put at this year's Olympic Games".
Luckily for Andy, and other photo taking visitors, Kumbuka may be an enthusiastic thrower but he isn't a very accurate one.
According to a keeper at the zoo gorillas are very aware of being watched - even when it is through a camera lens.
As such, Kumbuka is simply throwing his weight - not to mention other things - around in an effort to warn off rivals.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VLFVAZCVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws mud and rocks at photographers taking his picture at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 21 Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1633592b)
Photo Hating Grumpy Gorilla Goes Ape
This bad-tempered gorilla went ape after taking offence to having his photo taken.
26st Kumbuka isn't afraid to let his feelings known when it comes to his dislike of being photographed.
Indulging in a little gorilla warfare, the silverback vents his displeasure by pelting visitors with rocks and mud.
The most recent attention of his displeasure was photographer Richard Austin.
When the snapper attempted to get some shots of Kumbuka at his enclosure at Paignton Zoo in Devon the 14-year-old was quick to respond.
Speaking about the grumpy gorilla, Richard comments: "Every time I photograph him he tries to take my head off with missiles made of mud, turf and even a hard lump of flint the size of a house brick.
"For some reason unbeknown to me he doesn't like cameras or photographers".
Richard adds: It is very amusing watching him skulk around on his side of the moat pretending to do something else but very craftily gathering up large lumps of mud, and then throwing it at me in a stylish move that could see him qualifying for the shot put at this year's Olympic Games".
Luckily for Andy, and other photo taking visitors, Kumbuka may be an enthusiastic thrower but he isn't a very accurate one.
According to a keeper at the zoo gorillas are very aware of being watched - even when it is through a camera lens.
As such, Kumbuka is simply throwing his weight - not to mention other things - around in an effort to warn off rivals.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VLFVAZCVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws mud and rocks at photographers taking his picture at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 21 Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1633592c)
Photo Hating Grumpy Gorilla Goes Ape
This bad-tempered gorilla went ape after taking offence to having his photo taken.
26st Kumbuka isn't afraid to let his feelings known when it comes to his dislike of being photographed.
Indulging in a little gorilla warfare, the silverback vents his displeasure by pelting visitors with rocks and mud.
The most recent attention of his displeasure was photographer Richard Austin.
When the snapper attempted to get some shots of Kumbuka at his enclosure at Paignton Zoo in Devon the 14-year-old was quick to respond.
Speaking about the grumpy gorilla, Richard comments: "Every time I photograph him he tries to take my head off with missiles made of mud, turf and even a hard lump of flint the size of a house brick.
"For some reason unbeknown to me he doesn't like cameras or photographers".
Richard adds: It is very amusing watching him skulk around on his side of the moat pretending to do something else but very craftily gathering up large lumps of mud, and then throwing it at me in a stylish move that could see him qualifying for the shot put at this year's Olympic Games".
Luckily for Andy, and other photo taking visitors, Kumbuka may be an enthusiastic thrower but he isn't a very accurate one.
According to a keeper at the zoo gorillas are very aware of being watched - even when it is through a camera lens.
As such, Kumbuka is simply throwing his weight - not to mention other things - around in an effort to warn off rivals.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VLFVAZCVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws mud and rocks at photographers taking his picture at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 21 Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1633592e)
Photo Hating Grumpy Gorilla Goes Ape
This bad-tempered gorilla went ape after taking offence to having his photo taken.
26st Kumbuka isn't afraid to let his feelings known when it comes to his dislike of being photographed.
Indulging in a little gorilla warfare, the silverback vents his displeasure by pelting visitors with rocks and mud.
The most recent attention of his displeasure was photographer Richard Austin.
When the snapper attempted to get some shots of Kumbuka at his enclosure at Paignton Zoo in Devon the 14-year-old was quick to respond.
Speaking about the grumpy gorilla, Richard comments: "Every time I photograph him he tries to take my head off with missiles made of mud, turf and even a hard lump of flint the size of a house brick.
"For some reason unbeknown to me he doesn't like cameras or photographers".
Richard adds: It is very amusing watching him skulk around on his side of the moat pretending to do something else but very craftily gathering up large lumps of mud, and then throwing it at me in a stylish move that could see him qualifying for the shot put at this year's Olympic Games".
Luckily for Andy, and other photo taking visitors, Kumbuka may be an enthusiastic thrower but he isn't a very accurate one.
According to a keeper at the zoo gorillas are very aware of being watched - even when it is through a camera lens.
As such, Kumbuka is simply throwing his weight - not to mention other things - around in an effort to warn off rivals.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VLFVAZCVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws mud and rocks at photographers taking his picture at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 21 Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1633592d)
Photo Hating Grumpy Gorilla Goes Ape
This bad-tempered gorilla went ape after taking offence to having his photo taken.
26st Kumbuka isn't afraid to let his feelings known when it comes to his dislike of being photographed.
Indulging in a little gorilla warfare, the silverback vents his displeasure by pelting visitors with rocks and mud.
The most recent attention of his displeasure was photographer Richard Austin.
When the snapper attempted to get some shots of Kumbuka at his enclosure at Paignton Zoo in Devon the 14-year-old was quick to respond.
Speaking about the grumpy gorilla, Richard comments: "Every time I photograph him he tries to take my head off with missiles made of mud, turf and even a hard lump of flint the size of a house brick.
"For some reason unbeknown to me he doesn't like cameras or photographers".
Richard adds: It is very amusing watching him skulk around on his side of the moat pretending to do something else but very craftily gathering up large lumps of mud, and then throwing it at me in a stylish move that could see him qualifying for the shot put at this year's Olympic Games".
Luckily for Andy, and other photo taking visitors, Kumbuka may be an enthusiastic thrower but he isn't a very accurate one.
According to a keeper at the zoo gorillas are very aware of being watched - even when it is through a camera lens.
As such, Kumbuka is simply throwing his weight - not to mention other things - around in an effort to warn off rivals.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VLFVAZCVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws mud and rocks at photographers taking his picture at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 21 Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1633592f)
Photo Hating Grumpy Gorilla Goes Ape
This bad-tempered gorilla went ape after taking offence to having his photo taken.
26st Kumbuka isn't afraid to let his feelings known when it comes to his dislike of being photographed.
Indulging in a little gorilla warfare, the silverback vents his displeasure by pelting visitors with rocks and mud.
The most recent attention of his displeasure was photographer Richard Austin.
When the snapper attempted to get some shots of Kumbuka at his enclosure at Paignton Zoo in Devon the 14-year-old was quick to respond.
Speaking about the grumpy gorilla, Richard comments: "Every time I photograph him he tries to take my head off with missiles made of mud, turf and even a hard lump of flint the size of a house brick.
"For some reason unbeknown to me he doesn't like cameras or photographers".
Richard adds: It is very amusing watching him skulk around on his side of the moat pretending to do something else but very craftily gathering up large lumps of mud, and then throwing it at me in a stylish move that could see him qualifying for the shot put at this year's Olympic Games".
Luckily for Andy, and other photo taking visitors, Kumbuka may be an enthusiastic thrower but he isn't a very accurate one.
According to a keeper at the zoo gorillas are very aware of being watched - even when it is through a camera lens.
As such, Kumbuka is simply throwing his weight - not to mention other things - around in an effort to warn off rivals.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VLFVAZCVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws mud and rocks at photographers taking his picture at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 21 Feb 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1633592g)
Photo Hating Grumpy Gorilla Goes Ape
This bad-tempered gorilla went ape after taking offence to having his photo taken.
26st Kumbuka isn't afraid to let his feelings known when it comes to his dislike of being photographed.
Indulging in a little gorilla warfare, the silverback vents his displeasure by pelting visitors with rocks and mud.
The most recent attention of his displeasure was photographer Richard Austin.
When the snapper attempted to get some shots of Kumbuka at his enclosure at Paignton Zoo in Devon the 14-year-old was quick to respond.
Speaking about the grumpy gorilla, Richard comments: "Every time I photograph him he tries to take my head off with missiles made of mud, turf and even a hard lump of flint the size of a house brick.
"For some reason unbeknown to me he doesn't like cameras or photographers".
Richard adds: It is very amusing watching him skulk around on his side of the moat pretending to do something else but very craftily gathering up large lumps of mud, and then throwing it at me in a stylish move that could see him qualifying for the shot put at this year's Olympic Games".
Luckily for Andy, and other photo taking visitors, Kumbuka may be an enthusiastic thrower but he isn't a very accurate one.
According to a keeper at the zoo gorillas are very aware of being watched - even when it is through a camera lens.
As such, Kumbuka is simply throwing his weight - not to mention other things - around in an effort to warn off rivals.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/VLFVAZCVE (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws Halloween pumpkins at photographer at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 24 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1940065a)
Kumbuka Is A Pumpkin Party Pooper
Only someone very brave would call 28 stone gorilla Kumbuka 'My Little Pumpkin'.
Especially as the silverback seemed less than impressed when presented with some of the carved treats as a pre-Halloween surprise at Paignton Zoo in Devon.
Keepers thought they would get him in the mood for the spooky celebration by leaving him a stack of carved pumpkins to find when he emerged in the morning.
However, after quickly dismantling the pumpkin stack Kumbuka demonstrated his dislike of the occasion by hurling them at photographer Richard Austin.
Luckily, despite his prodigious strength Kumbuka wasn't able to clear the protective moat around his enclosure and the orange missiles were left bobbing in the water.
The 15-year-old silverback weighs in at an impressive 400 pounds or 28 stone.
He was born on 15th November 1997 and came to Paignton Zoo from La Boissiere Zoo in France.
His keepers describe him as a typical teenager - he can be calm or lively, he likes some people more than others and he has a definite preference for the ladies!
He is expected to leave his Devon home for London Zoo within a few months to start a new breeding group.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IYXOMSXWP (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws Halloween pumpkins at photographer at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 24 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1940065b)
Kumbuka Is A Pumpkin Party Pooper
Only someone very brave would call 28 stone gorilla Kumbuka 'My Little Pumpkin'.
Especially as the silverback seemed less than impressed when presented with some of the carved treats as a pre-Halloween surprise at Paignton Zoo in Devon.
Keepers thought they would get him in the mood for the spooky celebration by leaving him a stack of carved pumpkins to find when he emerged in the morning.
However, after quickly dismantling the pumpkin stack Kumbuka demonstrated his dislike of the occasion by hurling them at photographer Richard Austin.
Luckily, despite his prodigious strength Kumbuka wasn't able to clear the protective moat around his enclosure and the orange missiles were left bobbing in the water.
The 15-year-old silverback weighs in at an impressive 400 pounds or 28 stone.
He was born on 15th November 1997 and came to Paignton Zoo from La Boissiere Zoo in France.
His keepers describe him as a typical teenager - he can be calm or lively, he likes some people more than others and he has a definite preference for the ladies!
He is expected to leave his Devon home for London Zoo within a few months to start a new breeding group.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IYXOMSXWP (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws Halloween pumpkins at photographer at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 24 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1940065c)
Kumbuka Is A Pumpkin Party Pooper
Only someone very brave would call 28 stone gorilla Kumbuka 'My Little Pumpkin'.
Especially as the silverback seemed less than impressed when presented with some of the carved treats as a pre-Halloween surprise at Paignton Zoo in Devon.
Keepers thought they would get him in the mood for the spooky celebration by leaving him a stack of carved pumpkins to find when he emerged in the morning.
However, after quickly dismantling the pumpkin stack Kumbuka demonstrated his dislike of the occasion by hurling them at photographer Richard Austin.
Luckily, despite his prodigious strength Kumbuka wasn't able to clear the protective moat around his enclosure and the orange missiles were left bobbing in the water.
The 15-year-old silverback weighs in at an impressive 400 pounds or 28 stone.
He was born on 15th November 1997 and came to Paignton Zoo from La Boissiere Zoo in France.
His keepers describe him as a typical teenager - he can be calm or lively, he likes some people more than others and he has a definite preference for the ladies!
He is expected to leave his Devon home for London Zoo within a few months to start a new breeding group.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
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Gorilla throws Halloween pumpkins at photographer at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 24 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1940065f)
Kumbuka Is A Pumpkin Party Pooper
Only someone very brave would call 28 stone gorilla Kumbuka 'My Little Pumpkin'.
Especially as the silverback seemed less than impressed when presented with some of the carved treats as a pre-Halloween surprise at Paignton Zoo in Devon.
Keepers thought they would get him in the mood for the spooky celebration by leaving him a stack of carved pumpkins to find when he emerged in the morning.
However, after quickly dismantling the pumpkin stack Kumbuka demonstrated his dislike of the occasion by hurling them at photographer Richard Austin.
Luckily, despite his prodigious strength Kumbuka wasn't able to clear the protective moat around his enclosure and the orange missiles were left bobbing in the water.
The 15-year-old silverback weighs in at an impressive 400 pounds or 28 stone.
He was born on 15th November 1997 and came to Paignton Zoo from La Boissiere Zoo in France.
His keepers describe him as a typical teenager - he can be calm or lively, he likes some people more than others and he has a definite preference for the ladies!
He is expected to leave his Devon home for London Zoo within a few months to start a new breeding group.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IYXOMSXWP (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws Halloween pumpkins at photographer at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 24 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1940065d)
Kumbuka Is A Pumpkin Party Pooper
Only someone very brave would call 28 stone gorilla Kumbuka 'My Little Pumpkin'.
Especially as the silverback seemed less than impressed when presented with some of the carved treats as a pre-Halloween surprise at Paignton Zoo in Devon.
Keepers thought they would get him in the mood for the spooky celebration by leaving him a stack of carved pumpkins to find when he emerged in the morning.
However, after quickly dismantling the pumpkin stack Kumbuka demonstrated his dislike of the occasion by hurling them at photographer Richard Austin.
Luckily, despite his prodigious strength Kumbuka wasn't able to clear the protective moat around his enclosure and the orange missiles were left bobbing in the water.
The 15-year-old silverback weighs in at an impressive 400 pounds or 28 stone.
He was born on 15th November 1997 and came to Paignton Zoo from La Boissiere Zoo in France.
His keepers describe him as a typical teenager - he can be calm or lively, he likes some people more than others and he has a definite preference for the ladies!
He is expected to leave his Devon home for London Zoo within a few months to start a new breeding group.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IYXOMSXWP (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws Halloween pumpkins at photographer at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 24 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1940065g)
Kumbuka Is A Pumpkin Party Pooper
Only someone very brave would call 28 stone gorilla Kumbuka 'My Little Pumpkin'.
Especially as the silverback seemed less than impressed when presented with some of the carved treats as a pre-Halloween surprise at Paignton Zoo in Devon.
Keepers thought they would get him in the mood for the spooky celebration by leaving him a stack of carved pumpkins to find when he emerged in the morning.
However, after quickly dismantling the pumpkin stack Kumbuka demonstrated his dislike of the occasion by hurling them at photographer Richard Austin.
Luckily, despite his prodigious strength Kumbuka wasn't able to clear the protective moat around his enclosure and the orange missiles were left bobbing in the water.
The 15-year-old silverback weighs in at an impressive 400 pounds or 28 stone.
He was born on 15th November 1997 and came to Paignton Zoo from La Boissiere Zoo in France.
His keepers describe him as a typical teenager - he can be calm or lively, he likes some people more than others and he has a definite preference for the ladies!
He is expected to leave his Devon home for London Zoo within a few months to start a new breeding group.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IYXOMSXWP (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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Gorilla throws Halloween pumpkins at photographer at Paignton Zoo, Devon, Britain - 24 Oct 2012
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Richard Austin / Rex Features (1940065e)
Kumbuka Is A Pumpkin Party Pooper
Only someone very brave would call 28 stone gorilla Kumbuka 'My Little Pumpkin'.
Especially as the silverback seemed less than impressed when presented with some of the carved treats as a pre-Halloween surprise at Paignton Zoo in Devon.
Keepers thought they would get him in the mood for the spooky celebration by leaving him a stack of carved pumpkins to find when he emerged in the morning.
However, after quickly dismantling the pumpkin stack Kumbuka demonstrated his dislike of the occasion by hurling them at photographer Richard Austin.
Luckily, despite his prodigious strength Kumbuka wasn't able to clear the protective moat around his enclosure and the orange missiles were left bobbing in the water.
The 15-year-old silverback weighs in at an impressive 400 pounds or 28 stone.
He was born on 15th November 1997 and came to Paignton Zoo from La Boissiere Zoo in France.
His keepers describe him as a typical teenager - he can be calm or lively, he likes some people more than others and he has a definite preference for the ladies!
He is expected to leave his Devon home for London Zoo within a few months to start a new breeding group.
MUST CREDIT PHOTOS BY: Richard Austin / Rex Features
For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/IYXOMSXWP (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
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NEWS - London: 'Colour and Vision' Ausstellung im Natural History Museum
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Nils Jorgensen/REX/Shutterstock (5768130ab)
Silverback mountain gorilla, part of sexual selection display
Natural History Museum Colour and Vision exhibition photocall, London, UK - 13 Jul 2016
Over 350 rarely seen specimens from the Museum's collection including nature's finest examples of structural colour and iridescence, a selection of eyeballs from the National Eye Collection and the first creatures to develop image forming eyes over 565 million years ago.
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FEATURE - Gorillababy Afia mit Ersatzmutter Romina im Zoo von Bristol
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Simon Chapman/LNP/REX/Shutterstock (7637190k)
JOCK, a silverback male western lowland gorilla who is the dominant male in the gorilla troupe at Bristol Zoo. Baby gorilla Afia is now 10 months old and lives with the other gorillas at Bristol Zoo, after being born by caesarian section on 12 February this year. Keepers at Bristol Zoo have announced that their ?little miracle? Afia, the young Western lowland gorilla who has been hand-reared since birth, is now fully integrated with the gorilla troop. It?s been an eventful journey since the young primate was born 10 months ago by emergency caesarean section and fought for her life before being cared for by keepers to ensure her survival.
Orphaned baby gorilla Afia thriving at Bristol Zoo, UK - 20 Dec 2016
Keepers at Bristol Zoo have announced that their 'little miracle' Afia, the young Western lowland gorilla who has been hand-reared since birth, is now fully integrated with the gorilla troop. It's been an eventful journey since the young primate was born 10 months ago by emergency caesarean section and fought for her life before being cared for by keepers to ensure her survival. In that time keepers have given more than 1,570 bottle feeds, changed nearly 1,400 nappies, given 112 piggy back rides, and spent countless sleepless nights caring for her round-the-clock. Now, having reached a huge milestone, Afia is no longer being cared for by keepers but is spending 24-hours a day with her new gorilla family. She can often be seen exploring her new home on Gorilla Island, or clinging onto her new, surrogate mother gorilla, Romina.
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FEATURE - Gorilla "Malabo" will beim Mittagsschlaf nicht gestört werden
Malabo, a 25-year-old western lowland gorilla, pictured resting in his enclosure at Madrid zoo. Malabo, the Silverback gorilla at Madrid Zoo, was born November 28 1991 after of 9 months of gestation weighing about 1 kilograms (now more of 200 kilograms) and measuring about 0,40 meters. (Photo by Jorge Sanz / Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_946.005/Credit:Jorge Sanz/Pacific Press/SIPA/1702101035 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00792695
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FEATURE - Gorilla "Malabo" will beim Mittagsschlaf nicht gestört werden
Malabo, a 25-year-old western lowland gorilla, pictured resting in his enclosure at Madrid zoo. Malabo, the Silverback gorilla at Madrid Zoo, was born November 28 1991 after of 9 months of gestation weighing about 1 kilograms (now more of 200 kilograms) and measuring about 0,40 meters. (Photo by Jorge Sanz / Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_946.011/Credit:Jorge Sanz/Pacific Press/SIPA/1702101035 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00792695
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FEATURE - Gorilla "Malabo" will beim Mittagsschlaf nicht gestört werden
Malabo, a 25-year-old western lowland gorilla, pictured resting in his enclosure at Madrid zoo. Malabo, the Silverback gorilla at Madrid Zoo, was born November 28 1991 after of 9 months of gestation weighing about 1 kilograms (now more of 200 kilograms) and measuring about 0,40 meters. (Photo by Jorge Sanz / Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_946.006/Credit:Jorge Sanz/Pacific Press/SIPA/1702101035 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00792695
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FEATURE - Gorilla "Malabo" will beim Mittagsschlaf nicht gestört werden
Malabo, a 25-year-old western lowland gorilla, pictured resting in his enclosure at Madrid zoo. Malabo, the Silverback gorilla at Madrid Zoo, was born November 28 1991 after of 9 months of gestation weighing about 1 kilograms (now more of 200 kilograms) and measuring about 0,40 meters. (Photo by Jorge Sanz / Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_946.003/Credit:Jorge Sanz/Pacific Press/SIPA/1702101035 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00792695
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FEATURE - Gorilla "Malabo" will beim Mittagsschlaf nicht gestört werden
Malabo, a 25-year-old western lowland gorilla, pictured resting in his enclosure at Madrid zoo. Malabo, the Silverback gorilla at Madrid Zoo, was born November 28 1991 after of 9 months of gestation weighing about 1 kilograms (now more of 200 kilograms) and measuring about 0,40 meters. (Photo by Jorge Sanz / Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_946.004/Credit:Jorge Sanz/Pacific Press/SIPA/1702101035 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00792695
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FEATURE - Gorilla "Malabo" will beim Mittagsschlaf nicht gestört werden
Malabo, a 25-year-old western lowland gorilla, pictured resting in his enclosure at Madrid zoo. Malabo, the Silverback gorilla at Madrid Zoo, was born November 28 1991 after of 9 months of gestation weighing about 1 kilograms (now more of 200 kilograms) and measuring about 0,40 meters. (Photo by Jorge Sanz / Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_946.008/Credit:Jorge Sanz/Pacific Press/SIPA/1702101035 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00792695
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FEATURE - Gorilla "Malabo" will beim Mittagsschlaf nicht gestört werden
Malabo, a 25-year-old western lowland gorilla, pictured resting in his enclosure at Madrid zoo. Malabo, the Silverback gorilla at Madrid Zoo, was born November 28 1991 after of 9 months of gestation weighing about 1 kilograms (now more of 200 kilograms) and measuring about 0,40 meters. (Photo by Jorge Sanz / Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_946.002/Credit:Jorge Sanz/Pacific Press/SIPA/1702101035 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00792695
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FEATURE - Gorilla "Malabo" will beim Mittagsschlaf nicht gestört werden
Malabo, a 25-year-old western lowland gorilla, pictured resting in his enclosure at Madrid zoo. Malabo, the Silverback gorilla at Madrid Zoo, was born November 28 1991 after of 9 months of gestation weighing about 1 kilograms (now more of 200 kilograms) and measuring about 0,40 meters. (Photo by Jorge Sanz / Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_946.001/Credit:Jorge Sanz/Pacific Press/SIPA/1702101035 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00792695
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FEATURE - Gorilla "Malabo" will beim Mittagsschlaf nicht gestört werden
Malabo, a 25-year-old western lowland gorilla, pictured resting in his enclosure at Madrid zoo. Malabo, the Silverback gorilla at Madrid Zoo, was born November 28 1991 after of 9 months of gestation weighing about 1 kilograms (now more of 200 kilograms) and measuring about 0,40 meters. (Photo by Jorge Sanz / Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_946.013/Credit:Jorge Sanz/Pacific Press/SIPA/1702101035 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00792695
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FEATURE - Gorilla "Malabo" will beim Mittagsschlaf nicht gestört werden
Malabo, a 25-year-old western lowland gorilla, pictured resting in his enclosure at Madrid zoo. Malabo, the Silverback gorilla at Madrid Zoo, was born November 28 1991 after of 9 months of gestation weighing about 1 kilograms (now more of 200 kilograms) and measuring about 0,40 meters. (Photo by Jorge Sanz / Pacific Press)//PACIFICPRESS_946.009/Credit:Jorge Sanz/Pacific Press/SIPA/1702101035 (FOTO: DUKAS/SIPA) *** Local Caption *** 00792695
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