As a member of the endangered western lowland gorilla species, Gus' mere existence is miraculous.
Gus, the baby gorilla, was not only special because of his endangered species status as a western lowland gorilla, but also because he was the first gorilla born at the Forth Worth Zoo in Texas in over a century.
A heartwarming video of Gus playing Patty Cake with a 2-year-old girl named Braylee has recently gone viral, amassing over 3 million views.
The heartwarming video captures the adorable moment when the 5-month-old western lowland gorilla, Gus, and a little girl press their palms together through the glass enclosure. Gus, being listed as critically endangered, has a unique story.
He is the first gorilla to be born at the Fort Worth Zoo in its 107-year history. As Gus grows older, he enjoys exploring the world around him, including interacting with visitors like the little girl in the video. The caption of the video mentions his endangered status and how he is taking his first steps in the world.
The video of Gus playing Pattycake with Braylee received numerous comments from viewers who were touched by the social and friendly nature of the baby gorilla.
It is our hope that the population of western lowland gorillas will increase in the coming years through successful breeding efforts. The video below showcases the heartwarming interaction between Gus and a little girl named Braylee, which has garnered over 3 million views.
