Species: Gorilla

Use: General 

Authors: D. Schildkraut, Boston MetroParks Zoos

Methods: N/A

Publications/Presentations: N/A

Behaviors

Full body display

Head display: Usually done from a sitting position.

Charge

Charge with slam

Lunge

Rattle/bang door: From a stationary position.

Approach door: Moving toward the door in a non-threatening manner, i.e. not charging.

Sitting at door

Passing objects through door

Physical contact: Touching the other animal.

Withdrawal from door area

Display with chest beating