Gorillas don’t always take kindly to trespassers in their territory.
Lions have traditionally been dubbed “king of the jungle”, yet they don’t actually live in jungles. Gorillas do. And they have no problem asserting their authority.
In a previous article, we demonstrated why you shouldn’t beat your chest in front of a gorilla, especially a silverback male. In this article, we’re giving you another reminder why you should ALWAYS respect gorillas.
In the gif below, you will see why gorillas are the true kings of the jungle…
As you can see, the silverback male gorilla dragged the female tourist effortlessly through the jungle, as if she were a toy or a treat.
If he had been angry, he wouldn’t have had a problem injuring her. Thankfully, he seemed to have no intention of harming her.
Despite their reputation for ferocity and force, which has some truth, gorillas are not nearly as territorial or dangerous as their smaller relatives, chimpanzees. If they were, none of these tourists would be able to get anywhere near them.
Gorillas allow people to be around, usually without incident. If they changed their minds about humans, they could easily toss them halfway across the jungle.
Respect the true kings of the jungle, and they will respect you.
You can watch the entire exchange with sound in the video below.
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