I'm watching King Kong, which made me curious. Is that simply a popculture creation, or do they actually bang on their chests?
2006-07-16 20:46:33 · 7 answers · asked by Sara 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Male gorillas do actually beat their chest.
As do other male animals, each with their distinct behavoiur, male gorillas beat their chest as a symbol of their strength, their leadership, their sovereignty and reasons as such.
2006-07-16 20:49:37 · answer #1 · answered by Answer 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes a male gorilla will slap his chest with cuffed hands to make a loud sound to warn the rest of the "family" of danger, and to try to frighten any predators. But this is usually reserved to the Leader usually a silverback.
2006-07-16 20:50:25 · answer #2 · answered by gorg515 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The male gorilla like all other male animals shows a sign of dominance. For instance lions roar.
2006-07-17 13:19:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't speak for the other apes, but I'm 99 percent ape and I beat my chest now and then.
2006-07-17 00:10:41 · answer #4 · answered by Luis 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They actually do beat on their chest. it makes a sound similar to a drum, and is used to intimidate other male animals
2006-07-16 20:50:13 · answer #5 · answered by judy_r8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I beat my chest after se..x that must make me HUMAN!!
2006-07-16 20:50:05 · answer #6 · answered by gettoolow 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Apes do not.
Gorillas do.
2006-07-16 20:50:02 · answer #7 · answered by vim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋