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00:00 Gorillas are undoubtedly one of the most fearsome primate species out there in the wild.

00:08 Their ferocity is well known in the jungles of Central Africa, often being described as

00:13 violent psychopaths, and rightfully so.

00:16 These animals are very aggressive, with the tendency to attack other creatures without

00:20 any provocation, and due to their sheer strength and violent behavior, an animal rarely lives

00:25 to see another day after facing a gorilla.

00:29 So which animals would dare go against a gorilla, and what exactly causes these huge apes to

00:34 suddenly lash out as brutal killers?

00:37 Stick around as we look at Brutal Moments Where Gorillas Attacked Their Opponents.

00:47 Gorillas are social creatures.

00:49 They typically live in family units called troops, which can range in size from 5 to

00:54 30 members.

00:55 They maintain strong bonds with each other and have incredibly complex social dynamics.

01:00 However, the gorillas do not hesitate to turn against other members of their troop if they

01:04 feel threatened.

01:05 In the Ugandan mountains, a young silverback bullies a blackback.

01:10 Upon hearing the cries of the smaller ape, the dominant silverback of the group along

01:14 with other apes run up to the aggressor and teach it a lesson.

01:18 Adult male gorillas develop a silver section of hair over their back and hips, earning

01:22 them the name "Silverback".

01:24 These imposing apes possess 10 times the strength of an average human.

01:28 They are capable of bending iron bars, tearing down banana trees, and they even have a stronger

01:33 bite force than a lion.

01:35 Despite their tremendous capabilities, silverbacks are generally less aggressive than other males

01:40 of the troops.

01:41 Two enormous gorillas, one of them being a silverback, fight furiously and attempt to

01:47 bring the other down.

01:48 The silverback obviously has the upper hand when it comes to size, but the blackback is

01:53 more aggressive in the battle.

01:55 Gorillas are intelligent creatures that can use tools, communicate with humans with sign

01:59 language, and even keep themselves entertained with objects.

02:02 A recent study conducted by scientists has shown that some wild gorillas develop the

02:07 ability to craft tools in order to complete everyday tasks more efficiently.

02:11 That's pretty impressive, but like humans, their intelligent capabilities are often clouded

02:16 by their violent behavior.

02:19 Gorillas can become enraged for no apparent reason.

02:21 Two silverback gorillas duke it out.

02:24 The fight is short yet quite aggressive.

02:27 The attacker is the loser in this fight, as the other silverback proved to be more formidable.

02:33 Despite their size, gorillas are vegetarians with a diet composed mostly of stems, bamboo

02:38 shoots, and fruits, but some may snack on a few termites and ants as well.

02:43 Knowing this, it's pretty surprising how well they are able to maintain their massive,

02:47 muscular figure.

02:53 Here are some of the strongest animals in the wild.

03:19 Geese become violent because they dislike sharing

03:48 their territory with humans and other animals.

03:51 Plus, they are protective of their young.

03:53 There is a reason why geese have a poor reputation.

03:56 They have the capacity to turn vicious and occasionally even badly hurt others.

04:01 This bravery even extends to facing beasts like gorillas.

04:05 A gorilla gets bullied by a goose in its enclosure.

04:09 The goose reacts violently to the gorilla, defending its mate.

04:13 Certainly goes to show that no matter how dangerous their opponents are, geese aren't

04:17 ones to back down easily.

04:20 Silverbacks have been observed to deliberately kill babies, especially in mountain gorillas.

04:25 Usually this is the case after a female is transferred to another male, together with

04:29 her baby, or if a new leading male takes over.

04:32 This behavior is called infanticide.

04:34 It is a means to shorten the time until the baby's mother becomes fertile again so that

04:39 the new male can sire his own offspring with her.

04:42 A silverback assaults a mother gorilla with her baby.

04:46 Luckily, other gorillas in the enclosure come to the rescue of the mother.

04:50 With their combined might, they were able to hold back the rampaging male.

04:55 When people approach a gorilla troop, the leader of the troop needs to be "informed"

04:59 so as not to surprise him.

05:02 Gorillas need to be habituated to people slowly, and only when habituated will they accept

05:06 humans as visitors.

05:08 But often times, when a silverback meets another competing male, his behavior can be extremely

05:14 hostile.

05:15 In a completely one-sided confrontation, an angry silverback attacks another gorilla.

05:21 The attacker throws some heavy blows which causes its target to retreat.

05:25 But the instigator is not done, as it chases the other silverback down and continues the

05:30 beatdown.

05:32 Wildlife crime is a major issue impacting some of the planet's most vulnerable species,

05:36 including gorillas.

05:38 The illegal trade of gorillas and other great apes is unfortunately rampant across central

05:42 Africa.

05:43 This illicit market has had costly consequences for gorilla conservation, but it's not all

05:48 doom and gloom.

05:49 Luckily, many organizations are working on this issue.

05:52 Let's take a step back and observe a much more peaceful side of these animals.

05:57 A gorilla attempts to wake an injured bird.

06:01 The significantly larger creature carefully nudges the bird, hoping it will fly again.

06:07 Gorilla males possess sharp canines and impressive strength, making them formidable fighters.

06:13 However, most disputes are typically resolved through displays of threat behavior, such

06:17 as chest beating and hooting, rather than physical aggression.

06:20 This behavior is particularly prevalent among silverback males.

06:24 A playful infant gorilla attempts to play with its larger sister, which responds by dragging

06:29 the infant along the ground, possibly causing harm.

06:33 The larger gorilla continues to harass the young gorilla until the mother arrives to

06:38 break it up.

06:39 When a group of gorillas is threatened, the group's individuals act differently.

06:44 Silverback males emit a very strong odor and make distinctive noises.

06:48 The other animals gather and hug each other, surrounding the male.

06:52 Adult males are responsible for defending their group from attacks and positioning themselves

06:56 between the attacker and the group.

06:58 And the source of danger here is none other than a snake.

07:02 This tiny little snake has the entire troop rallied up in a frenzy.

07:07 All of the members of the troop, including the dominant male, gather together to investigate

07:11 the ruckus.

07:13 Playing is a crucial aspect of gorilla social life, which mainly consists of wrestling.

07:18 During this activity, gorillas may hug, hold onto each other, bite, hit, push, and pull

07:23 one another to the ground.

07:25 The more intense the wrestling match, the more vocalizations such as laughing, grunting,

07:30 moaning and panting are heard.

07:32 Young males engage in these games much more often than any other age group.

07:36 It isn't clearly evident here whether the gorillas are engaging in a harmless wrestling

07:39 play or if it's something much more serious.

07:43 One of the young gorillas seems to be held to the ground by another gorilla when a silverback

07:47 joins in on the action.

07:50 Gorillas can make 16 different kinds of calls, from low growls to high-pitched screams.

07:59 These vocalizations are used for various situations, from expressing alarm and curiosity or getting

08:05 the group's attention to marking territory and intimidating rivals.

08:09 Not only do male gorillas roar and hoot when looking for a mate or threatening rivals,

08:16 but they also give out short barks when mildly alarmed or curious.

08:24 In the video, it's a silverback versus other members of the troop.

08:28 It attacks an infant, infuriating the other gorillas, who then start following it in a

08:34 fit of rage.

08:35 The others are more inclined to protect the young, unlike a silverback.

08:40 Both eastern and western gorillas are critically endangered, but they face different types

08:44 of threats.

08:46 Human activity, which can disrupt their environment and even the mere presence of humans, can

08:50 pose a danger to gorillas.

08:52 Even in protected areas like the Virunga Volcanoes, gorillas are frequently disturbed by human

08:57 activities.

08:58 So, to preserve their species, gorillas are often kept in enclosures.

09:03 But that often comes down with its own share of issues, such as two competing silverbacks

09:07 fighting to the death over limited territory.

09:10 The brawl between these two gorillas is truly a sight to behold, as they grab and bite each

09:16 other furiously.

09:17 One of them even grabs the leg of its opponent and trips him.

09:21 There can only be one dominant male, and both are determined to make the other a follower.

09:26 An adult male gorilla is believed to consume about 30 kilograms of plants daily, while

09:31 adult females eat around 18 kilograms.

09:34 Gorillas have powerful chewing muscles to help them digest this large diet.

09:38 Their teeth are similar to human teeth, but adult male gorillas have long, pointed canines

09:43 that they use for fighting rather than eating.

09:46 The next clip shows two gorillas brutally beating another gorilla at the San Diego Wild

09:51 Animal Park.

09:52 The adult silverback pins one of the fighters to the ground.

09:55 The gorilla soon breaks free and focuses its attention on the silverback.

10:01 Adult gorillas, as ferocious and deadly as they can be, are often observed to flee from

10:05 fights with females or even young males.

10:08 Researchers are not exactly sure why they do this, but some of them speculate that they

10:12 often flee from fights so as not to hurt their troop members, especially the females.

10:18 A huge silverback takes a smaller gorilla by the leg, spins it upside down, and then

10:23 smashes it on the ground.

10:25 After the vicious act, the silverback flees from its initial victim, probably because

10:30 he didn't want to hurt the young gorilla anymore.

10:34 Gorillas and monkeys often share their habitat and even eat some of the same plant species,

10:39 making them competitors.

10:40 This is particularly obvious when the fruit ripens and both species are attracted to the

10:44 same tree.

10:46 The two species usually try to avoid each other, but sometimes they feed peacefully

10:50 together in the same tree.

10:51 Here, a little gorilla challenges a monkey to a play fight.

10:55 The monkey does not let the little one bully it as it fights back against the ape.

11:00 The little ape has already begun practicing and refining its fighting skills, skills that

11:04 will prove to be useful in the future.

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