Three weeks ago, in this space, we announced with much pomp and self-satisfaction that the Star would be livestreaming the nine ring-tailed lemurs of the Toronto Zoo, providing a sure cure for quarantine boredom. The lemurs, it turns out, were too shy. So we’ve moved our cameras into the exhibit of a still more glorious primate: gorillas. Equal parts Hercules and Socrates, the gorilla truly puts the “great” in great ape.

The Star is livestreaming the gorilla exhibit at the Toronto zoo, providing a sure cure for quarantine boredom.

Watch and you might see: gorillas foraging for foliage; gorillas engaging in grunt-and-bark repartee; gorillas playing; a baby gorilla, causing your troubles to vanish. This time we’ve really done it!

The gorilla troop will be in their rainforest habitat with the livecam between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily, and watch for some extra excitement at noon when the gorillas receive some of their favourite treats

As the primatologist Dian Fossey writes, “The more you learn about the dignity of the gorilla, the more you want to avoid people.” Yes, please.