Vocal learning is extremely rare in animals, but gorillas appear to have cracked it. “Snough!” That's apparently gorilla slang meaning "I say, old buddy, toss us a couple grapes, would you?" What's most surprising about this unusual vocalization is that it appears to have been developed by caged gorillas specifically for the purpose of communicating with human zookeepers, … [Read more...] about Captive Gorillas Have Created A Special Call To Communicate With Human Zookeepers
gorillas
These Three Silverback Gorilla Brothers Guard a Group of 22 Female Gorillas
Silverback mountain gorillas are formidable beasts. A band of females and youngsters is usually led by one adult male. Males who are not accompanied by a flock of females move alone or in small groups. Multiple adult men in these family bands are unusual; nonetheless, one group in Rwanda is a beautiful example of brotherly love. The dominating male Musilikale leads the family … [Read more...] about These Three Silverback Gorilla Brothers Guard a Group of 22 Female Gorillas
Two Gorillas Couldn’t Stop Hugging One Other In A Touching Reunion After Three Years Apart
When two long-lost gorilla brothers were reunited after nearly three years apart, they exchanged handshakes, embraces, and laughs. After being separated since 2010, the primates stunned officials at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire with an effusive display of brotherly love. After the adult sibling was moved to London Zoo as part of a breeding scheme, Kesho and his … [Read more...] about Two Gorillas Couldn’t Stop Hugging One Other In A Touching Reunion After Three Years Apart