Rejected to Respected: Hasani’s Rise as "HJ" the Silverback

Born at the San Francisco Zoo, Hasani entered the world with a challenge. His mother, Monifa, rejected him at birth. But thanks to round-the-clock care from keepers and the love of a special surrogate mom named Bawang, Hasani got a second chance. Now known as HJ, he’s a playful young silverback at the Los Angeles Zoo, thriving in a bachelor group and full of character! CHECK THIS OUT TOO: Also watch Tano’s story—another silverback who faced rejection but grew into a remarkable young silverback:    • Tano: From Rejected Baby to Gorilla Leader   🔔 Don’t forget to like and subscribe to our Channel: https://tinyurl.com/WorldAnimalWonder #Hasani #Bawang #SanFranciscoZoo #LosAngelesZoo #GorillaStory #Silverback #EndangeredSpecies #WesternLowlandGorilla #BabyGorilla #GorillaFamily #Conservation #ZooLife #AnimalStories #WildlifeConservation #GorillaLove #PrimateLove #ProtectWildlife #HeartwarmingStory #Gorillas #Primates #GorillaConservation Copyright Disclaimer: This video contains brief copyrighted clips and images, used solely for educational purposes in accordance with the "fair use" provisions of Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976. The content serves an educational role in telling the story of Hasani, a young gorilla featured in our video "Rejected to Respected: Hasani’s Silverback Journey" We believe the usage is minimal and does not harm the market value of the original work. All credits and rights are acknowledged to the copyright holders:   / sanfranzoo     / lazoo     / steve.franks.92      / @durandpro      / @sfzoo   May Woon Marianne Hale Max Block