Parenting can be quite a challenge, regardless of the species involved. Recently, we came across a truly amusing incident that beautifully captures the common challenges of motherhood – in the world of gorillas.

In a zoo in Japan, a gorilla mother found herself facing a familiar challenge: sibling rivalry. Her eldest child, seemingly envious of his newborn sibling, had been misbehaving in order to seek attention. After putting up with his behavior for a while, she finally had enough.

She was determined to give him a memorable lesson, so she chose to surprise him by spitting water directly in his face! It was a truly surprising moment that had me bursting into laughter.

Young gorillas can be extremely jealous of younger siblings.

Watch this mother dealing with her eldest son's jealousy of his baby brother.pic.twitter.com/60obgy0Fgw

— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) June 10, 2024