Understanding Gorilla Behavior and Safety

The video discusses gorillas, the largest primates, highlighting their size, strength, and typically shy nature. It explains how silverbacks defend their territory using intimidation tactics. A team of scientists attempts to habituate gorillas to human presence, but their approach causes panic. The video advises on how to react to a gorilla charge, emphasizing crouching down to avoid provoking an attack. Most charges are bluffs, with silverbacks veering off at the last moment.

What is the height and weight of an adult male gorilla?

• 6 ft tall and 400 lb

• 5 ft tall and 300 lb

• 8 ft tall and 600 lb

• 7 ft tall and 500 lb

What is the role of the dominant male in a gorilla troop?

• To find food

• To defend the territory

• To care for the young

• To build nests

How does a silverback gorilla try to intimidate intruders?

• By climbing trees

• By grunting and chest thumping

• By using tools

• By roaring loudly

What mistake did the scientists make when approaching the gorillas?

• They made loud noises

• They approached too quickly

• They brought food

• They ignored the gorillas

What should you do if a gorilla charges at you?

• Crouch down

• Run away

• Climb a tree

• Thump your chest

What is the usual outcome of a gorilla charge?

• The gorilla climbs a tree

• The gorilla ignores you

• The gorilla retreats

• The gorilla attacks

Why is it important to avoid eye contact with a charging gorilla?

• It shows aggression

• It makes the gorilla curious

• It signals you are not a threat

• It confuses the gorilla

What is the primary reason gorilla charges are considered bluffs?

• Gorillas are afraid of humans

• Gorillas are too slow to catch humans

• Silverbacks usually veer off before contact

• Gorillas are naturally playful