Gorillas are truly remarkable creatures, and it’s no surprise that they are one of our closest animal relatives. In fact, there are many similarities between our two species that often lead to unexpected and beautiful bonds between humans and gorillas. Recently, an Australian zookeeper was able to form such a bond with a baby gorilla named Kaius.
Sadly, Kaius’ life was almost cut short after he was rejected by his mother. However, the zookeeper stepped in to give the baby gorilla a chance of survival. The birth of Kaius took place at Mogo Wildlife Park in New South Wales last month and was the first birth for the zoo’s gorilla family. Despite the new mother, Kipenzi, reportedly “doing a great job” with the birth, it was clear that Kaius was in need of extra care and attention.
The zookeeper, who had a wealth of experience working with gorillas, took on the role of surrogate mother for Kaius and has been tirelessly caring for him ever since. From bottle-feeding him to providing him with constant love and affection, the zookeeper has ensured that Kaius has everything he needs to thrive.
Thanks to her efforts, Kaius has grown to be a healthy and happy baby gorilla. It is truly heartwarming to see the bond that has formed between the zookeeper and Kaius and serves as a reminder of the incredible connection that can exist between humans and gorillas. It also highlights the importance of the work that zookeepers do in ensuring the survival and well-being of these magnificent animals.
The birth of Kaius, a baby gorilla, at Mogo Wildlife Park in New South Wales seemed to be going smoothly. However, for reasons unknown, the baby’s father, Kisane, took Kaius away from his mother during a critical feeding period. While Kisane’s intentions may have been well-meaning, removing the infant from his mother put his life in danger. The zoo staff were able to get the baby back to Kipenzi, but unfortunately, it was too late. Kaius had developed sepsis pneumonia and was rejected by his mother.
The newborn gorilla’s life was hanging in the balance, but zookeeper Chad Staples, along with veterinarians and staff, were not ready to give up. Chad, who has been sharing updates on the story on his Facebook page, has been caring for Kaius round-the-clock, giving him special love and attention as if he were his own child.
“On the first night I had him, when all the health care people had treated him and left, we all knew there was a high chance he would crash overnight,” Chad told The Sunday Telegraph. But despite the odds, Chad and the team were determined to save Kaius. They worked tirelessly to provide him with the care and attention he needed to survive.
Thanks to their efforts, Kaius has grown to be a healthy and happy baby gorilla. The bond that has formed between Chad and Kaius is truly heartwarming and serves as a reminder of the incredible connection that can exist between humans and gorillas. It also highlights the importance of the work that zookeepers do in ensuring the survival and well-being of these magnificent animals.
The care that Kaius, the baby gorilla, received was critical to his survival. Zookeeper Chad Staples, who has been sharing updates on Kaius’ story on his Facebook page, has been providing round-the-clock care for the baby gorilla, mimicking the care that a human baby would receive.
“Right now a lot of his care mimics the exact care you would give a human baby with all of his nutritional requirements, his hygiene and medical care but also in some ways most importantly his emotional care and development,” Chad wrote. “Kaius needs to know he is loved and protected just like a baby and please know I am providing this now around the clock.”
Over the past few weeks, Kaius has made a steady recovery thanks to Chad’s special care. “Everyone puts it down to skin on skin contact and giving him the emotional connection and stability,” Chad told the Telegraph. “What got his heart rate down and what stabilized his breathing was that contact of him being on my chest, listening to my heartbeat.”
It’s clear that the emotional care and connection that Kaius received from Chad was vital to his recovery. This story serves as a reminder of the incredible connection that can exist between humans and gorillas and highlights the importance of the work that zookeepers do in ensuring the survival and well-being of these magnificent animals.
Zookeeper Chad Staples has been providing round-the-clock care for Kaius, the baby gorilla, who was rejected by his mother and had developed sepsis pneumonia. In recent updates, Chad has reported that Kaius is doing “so so good” and is putting on weight and getting “stronger and stronger.” The care that Kaius has received from Chad has been critical to his recovery.
While human hand-rearing has been the perfect solution for Kaius’ survival, the ultimate goal is for him to one day be reunited with his family and fellow gorillas. Chad’s ultimate goal for Kaius is to see him as a beautiful, strong Silverback in the future with his own family group to look after.
“He is a tiny baby now but I want to see him as a beautiful, strong Silverback in the future with his own family group to look after,” Chad wrote. It’s clear that the emotional care and connection that Kaius received from Chad was vital to his recovery.
This story serves as a reminder of the incredible connection that can exist between humans and gorillas and highlights the importance of the work that zookeepers do in ensuring the survival and well-being of these magnificent animals. It also shows the importance of reintroduction programs that help to ensure that these animals are able to return to their natural habitat and live with their own kind.
Kaius, the baby gorilla, was rejected by his mother and had developed sepsis pneumonia. But he is now making a steady recovery in the care of his special caregiver, zookeeper Chad Staples. “Our beautiful little boy is making his own little steps forward,” Chad said. “Still on all his medications but with such brightness in his eyes which gives us all hope.”
The special care and attention provided by Chad has been crucial for Kaius’ recovery. The bond that has formed between Chad and Kaius is truly heartwarming and serves as a reminder of the incredible connection that can exist between humans and gorillas.
The ultimate goal is for Kaius to one day be reunited with his family and fellow gorillas. We hope that Kaius continues to grow big and strong and can be reunited with his fellow gorillas. It’s clear that the emotional care and connection that Kaius received from Chad was vital to his recovery, but it’s also important to remember that gorillas belong in the wild and should be able to return to their natural habitat and live with their own kind.
It’s inspiring to see the dedication and care that Chad has shown to Kaius and we’re glad to hear that he is making a recovery. It highlights the importance of the work that zookeepers do in ensuring the survival and well-being of these magnificent animals.
