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What are gorilla afraid of?
mountain gorillas like other primates and humans are scared of water and some insects like caterpillars and reptiles like Chameleon. Gorillas like other apes including humans find it hard to swim naturally which prompts them to desist from expanse water masses (big water bodies) like Lakes and Rivers.
How fast can a gorilla run?
Western gorilla: 25 mph
Eastern gorilla: 25 mph
Gorillas/Speed
A gorilla can reach speeds of 20 mph to 25 mph. In comparison, Usain Bolt’s record in the 100-meter dash roughly translates into 23 mph (Bolt reaches peak speeds of around 27 mph—but still).
What do gorillas eat kids facts?
Gorillas stick to a mainly vegetarian diet, feeding on stems, bamboo shoots and fruits. Western lowland gorillas, however, also have an appetite for termites and ants, and break open termite nests to eat the larvae.
Are there any fun facts about a gorilla?
Fun facts about a gorilla, they can easily turn off their body odor. Yes, gorillas have control over their distinctive pungent aroma. This special fragrance is used as a form of communication. It is used to let the group knows that they own the position of leader—in the case of a silverback gorilla.
How are young gorillas learning as they grow?
The young gorillas continue learning as they grow. Young gorilla will learn just by imitating what it sees others around him or her doing. In fact, this is how a young gorilla will pick up many different actions and will act them out in play fights with other young gorillas.
Gorillas have been observed displaying emotions such as grief and compassion for other primates, including humans. Gorillas live in fairly stable social groups comprising of one adult male usually referred to as the silverback (because of the silver hair on his back which signals full adulthood)…