Huge Gorilla Thumps Chest In Impressive Display

Rare Close Encounter of Huge Gorilla with a Chest-Thumping Display

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As the gorilla retreats.

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It performs a distinctive chest-thumping action, a behavior rich in meaning and significance in the gorilla world.

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Chest thumping serves multiple purposes.

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It is a form of communication that conveys a range of messages.

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From asserting dominance to signaling their presence to others in the group.

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