Male gorillas often beat their chests with their fists. They do this to show who is the strongest in the group. But it can also be a kind of greeting. Gorillas not only walk on their palms, but also on their ankles. For this reason they are also known as Knuckle-Wa.
Male gorillas often beat their chests with their fists. They do this to show who is the strongest in the group. But it can also be a kind of greeting. Gorillas not only walk on their palms, but also on their ankles. For this reason they are also known as Knuckle-Wa.