The keepers would give the gorillas an assortment of fruits and vegetables each afternoon, and on this particular occasion, Judy Sievert tossed Nina an apple, which rolled away. Instead of going to get it, Nina just 'sat there sadly,' in Judy's words. Judy continued her rounds, handing out yams and apples to the other gorillas, but Nina sat there looking appleless and downtrodden. Taking pity, Judy tossed her another apple. As soon as Nina had it, she got up and went over to where the first apple had rolled away, taking it too.
Each afternoon, the keepers provide the gorillas with a variety of fruits and vegetables. On one occasion, after Judy Sievert tossed an apple to Nina, it rolled away, leaving Nina sitting sadly instead of retrieving it. While Judy continued distributing food to the other gorillas, Nina remained forlorn without her apple.
Noticing Nina's distress, Judy decided to toss her another apple. This act of kindness prompted Nina to spring into action; she quickly picked up the new apple and then headed to retrieve the one that had rolled away. This moment highlights the emotional connections and behaviors of gorillas, illustrating their intelligence and social needs.
