Primate Behavior
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58) Early observers of gorillas were impressed with their threats and displays. Here an adult male stands on two legs and beats his chest. This gained the gorilla the reputation as a very aggressive animal. Actually they are among the most peaceful of the primates.Adult male silverback mountain gorilla stands bipedally while displaying in an African forest.
Notes: Adult male silverback mountain gorilla stands bipedally while displaying in an African forest.
Gorillas use a cupped hand position to make the sound associated with chest beating.
Photo © by: Bill Weber & Amy Vedder
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