Gorillas laugh! When they play (like tickling or wrestling), they make a soft panting sound that’s almost like giggles! 😆

They have big personalities! Some are bold, some are shy, and some love causing trouble. Researchers can even tell certain gorillas apart just by how they act! 🤡

They have unique fingerprints, just like humans. In fact, their prints look so similar to ours that it can be hard to tell them apart. 🖐

They make a new bed every night out of leaves and branches. It keeps them comfy and safe from bugs. Even baby gorillas get their own tiny beds! 🛏️

They're gentle giants. Even though they’re super strong, they usually stay calm. Most arguments are settled with chest-beating and showing off, not real fighting. 💪

Avoid eye contact! To gorillas, staring feels like a challenge. Looking slightly away shows respect. Chest beating isn’t always angry either. The loud noise it makes can be heard from far away and used to send messages throughout the forest. 🕶️

They eat most of the day. More than half their day is spent eating leaves, stems, fruit, and bamboo. They even know which plants will help them feel better when they’re sick or have an infection. 🍃

They don’t like rain. When it pours, they hide under trees or hold big leaves over their heads like umbrellas to stay warm and dry. ☔️

Some gorillas hum while eating. When they enjoy a tasty meal, they’ll make happy humming sounds, and others may join in. In fact, gorillas can make more than 20 different sounds to communicate! 📣

The heaviest gorilla ever was a 775-pound male named Phil who lived at the Saint Louis Zoo. 🦍