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Post by tyrannosaurs on Jul 16, 2021 5:00:16 GMT -5
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Post by Gorilla king on Jul 16, 2021 6:04:07 GMT -5
So this is how the wildlife works. In RFE, Amur tigers hunt black grizzlies a.k.a Ussuri brown bears but prefer to target females and cubs but avoid the large males the same thing applies to African leopards hunting gorillas in Central Africa, only females and babies are killed but adult males (Silverbacks) are avoided. đ Yeah, that is exactly how it works. In reality, all predators in the world do this, including bears.
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Post by oldindigosilverback on Jul 17, 2021 4:58:41 GMT -5
It takes immense strength to walk on your knuckles.
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Post by tyrannosaurs on Jul 17, 2021 9:38:06 GMT -5
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Post by tyrannosaurs on Jul 18, 2021 10:09:59 GMT -5
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Post by Gorilla king on Jul 18, 2021 10:33:25 GMT -5
Yeah, one of the theories is that bigfoot is a descendant of Gigantopithecus.
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Post by tyrannosaurs on Jul 18, 2021 11:01:09 GMT -5
There was another report from a different Newspaper and quote: "A 7 ft tall 'gorilla like' creature..." There were also some foot tracks. That is very interesting, maybe I will do some research about it (I won't post about it in this thread of course since this is about the mighty gorilla).
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Post by Gorilla king on Jul 21, 2021 8:32:47 GMT -5
Chest beats as an honest signal of body size in male mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei)
Abstract
Acoustic signals that reliably indicate body size, which usually determines competitive ability, are of particular interest for understanding how animals assess rivals and choose mates. Whereas body size tends to be negatively associated with formant dispersion in animal vocalizations, non-vocal signals have received little attention. Among the most emblematic sounds in the animal kingdom is the chest beat of gorillas, a non-vocal signal that is thought to be important in intra and inter-sexual competition, yet it is unclear whether it reliably indicates body size. We examined the relationship among body size (back breadth), peak frequency, and three temporal characteristics of the chest beat: duration, number of beats and beat rate from sound recordings of wild adult male mountain gorillas. Using linear mixed models, we found that larger males had significantly lower peak frequencies than smaller ones, but we found no consistent relationship between body size and the temporal characteristics measured. Taken together with earlier findings of positive correlations among male body size, dominance rank and reproductive success, we conclude that the gorilla chest beat is an honest signal of competitive ability. These results emphasize the potential of non-vocal signals to convey important information in mammal communication.
Mountain gorilla silverback PTO chest beating.
www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-86261-8
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Post by tyrannosaurs on Jul 23, 2021 7:28:11 GMT -5
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Post by tyrannosaurs on Jul 24, 2021 14:58:36 GMT -5
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Post by tyrannosaurs on Jul 28, 2021 10:02:03 GMT -5
gorillafund.org/what-we-do/scientific-research/Scientific research on the mountain gorilla: Studying Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda Our scientific studies of mountain gorillas began when Dian Fossey came to Africa in 1967, at the urging of famed anthropologist Louis Leakey. Dr. Fossey established the Karisoke Research Center in 1967 and began her groundbreaking research on gorilla behavior. Five decades later, Karisoke is the worldâs longest-running gorilla research site and conducts cutting-edge, award-winning science on gorillas and their habitat. Our staff in Rwanda now spend thousands of hours each year collecting basic information on all aspects of gorilla life, including ranging patterns, changes in group composition (such as births, deaths and transfers), feeding and social behavior, health status, and major events such as dominance shifts and group interactions. Our databases are used by the Rwandan government, local partners and scientists from around the world to answer critical questions about gorilla behavior and conservation. Search Search... DONATE ADOPT Scientific Research Critical to Conservation Strategy The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund operates the longest-running gorilla research site in the world, founded by Dr. Dian Fossey in 1967. Science is a critical part of our work, because it provides important information about the gorillas as well as the other animals and plants in the forest ecosystem they all share. This helps our staff and park management develop the most effective conservation strategies, as we learn about gorilla life, ecology, health, genetics and more. Studying Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda Our scientific studies of mountain gorillas began when Dian Fossey came to Africa in 1967, at the urging of famed anthropologist Louis Leakey. Dr. Fossey established the Karisoke Research Center in 1967 and began her groundbreaking research on gorilla behavior. Five decades later, Karisoke is the worldâs longest-running gorilla research site and conducts cutting-edge, award-winning science on gorillas and their habitat. Our staff in Rwanda now spend thousands of hours each year collecting basic information on all aspects of gorilla life, including ranging patterns, changes in group composition (such as births, deaths and transfers), feeding and social behavior, health status, and major events such as dominance shifts and group interactions. Our databases are used by the Rwandan government, local partners and scientists from around the world to answer critical questions about gorilla behavior and conservation. Dian Fossey looking at slides of gorillas she studied Scientific Publications Gorilla scientific research Hundreds of publications, in partnership with other organizations, have come out of Karisoke Research Center to date, and many more continue to be published every year. This information not only leads to general scientific understanding but also helps us develop the best methods for saving the gorillas and their ecosystem as well. [Click here] to see the full list of scientific publications from Karisoke Research Center from 1967 to the present
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Post by tyrannosaurs on Jul 28, 2021 10:03:45 GMT -5
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Post by tyrannosaurs on Jul 29, 2021 6:04:17 GMT -5
www.google.com/amp/s/amp.ft.com/content/0ef795ce-48a9-11e8-8ee8-cae73aab7ccbIt is unfair to gorillas to compare them to alpha men: On Thursday I met the most powerful leader Iâm likely to encounter. He weighs 180kg, is hugely muscled and covered in black and grey hair. His name is Kumbuka and he is the silverback gorilla who leads the troop at London Zoo. Emmanuel Macronâs state visit to Washington offered a rich array of leadership behaviour from the French president and Donald Trump, including displays of hand-holding, stroking and grooming that sent everybody off to the animal kingdom for comparisons. If he could talk, Kumbuka would be unhappy about being compared to the presidential primates. Alpha male gorillas are more subtle, better behaved and more predictable leaders than either the US or French president. The parallels are tempting, however. After all, anthropologist and ape expert Jane Goodall told The Atlantic during the US election campaign in 2016, that âthe performances of Donald Trump remind me of male chimpanzees and their dominance ritualsâ. Ms Goodall referred to âMikeâ, a low-ranking male chimp, who raised his status by charging towards other males noisily dragging and kicking kerosene cans picked up from the camp. It is easy to extrapolate from this: if Mr Trump is Mike, Twitter is his noisy can. The same 1971 paper featuring Mike offered the insight that âafter being threatened or attackedâ, subordinate chimpanzees often extend their hands to the dominant males who respond by gestures of reassurance âsuch as reaching out to touch the subordinate, holding its hand, patting it gently on the head, back or other part of the body, kissing it, briefly grooming or embracing itâ.
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Post by Gorilla king on Aug 1, 2021 14:40:51 GMT -5
AFRICAN LEOPARD-WESTERN GORILLA
Does not look to me like the cat is winning anytime soon.
Credited to Theundertaker45
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Post by tyrannosaurs on Aug 8, 2021 4:58:25 GMT -5
To be honest the gorilla wins more often than not. If the leopard gets close, it will get bitten, nasty.
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Post by oldindigosilverback on Aug 8, 2021 5:24:43 GMT -5
I voted for the silverback gorilla. It is much heavier and stronger.
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Post by tyrannosaurs on Aug 8, 2021 9:14:35 GMT -5
Turns out that according to myths and legends, killing a gorilla can kill you: photos.app.goo.gl/c6ui69k2Uu9XgtzT7The dumbest thing I ever heard but according to sources there are actually peoples who believe in this rumour. Don't kill gorillas, REGARDLESS.
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Post by Gorilla king on Aug 8, 2021 9:31:32 GMT -5
Turns out that according to myths and legends, killing a gorilla can kill you: photos.app.goo.gl/c6ui69k2Uu9XgtzT7The dumbest thing I ever heard but according to sources there are actually peoples who believe in this rumour. Don't kill gorillas, REGARDLESS. Oh wow, didn't know that, ha ha ha.
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Post by tyrannosaurs on Aug 9, 2021 11:46:03 GMT -5
I believe the results of such a fight would be something like this: photos.app.goo.gl/M4AEU2Qcu78aT6Bs6This is what the text says: photos.app.goo.gl/DAjUpFWdmb8JCphQ6The gorilla would suffer some probable claw wounds or bite wounds because of anthropoids vulnerable skin, but the leopard would eventually be subdued by the massive size and a bite to the skull. The leopard would eventually die from blood loss. The reason I favour the gorilla is primarily due to its size. If anyone got other opinons please share them.
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Post by Gorilla king on Aug 9, 2021 11:52:50 GMT -5
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