A Twenty-one year old Gorilla is YouTube’s latest sensation. Video of the Silverback Gorilla at Britain's Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, created quite a buzz around the world.The Silverback named Ambam has reportedly taught himself to walk upright and his strut has millions clicking on YouTube.
ITN News reports, “Ambam may have learned this skill from watching his zoo keepers; he first learned to balance on his hind legs and then progressed to master the art of walking.” Normally Silverback Gorillas drag their knuckles to assist themselves in getting around.
The Vancouver Sun reports, “Phil Ridges, a gorilla keeper, said: "Ambam’s father Bitam used to display the same behavior if he had handfuls of food to carry. Ambam also has a full sister, Tamba, and a half-sister who also sometimes stand and walk in the same way. All gorillas can do it to some extent but we haven’t got any who do it like Ambam and he is quite a celebrity at the park.”