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Species: Gorilla
Use: N/A
Authors: B. Goerke, L. Fleming, M. Creel
Methods: N/A
Publications/Presentations: B. Goerke, L. Fleming, M. Creel (1987). Behavioral changes of a juvenile gorilla after a transfer to a more naturalistic environment. Zoo Biology, 6, 283:295.
Behaviors
Gentle wrestling: Hugging and rolling.
Rough wrestling: Standing up, more aggressive behavior.
Chasing
Running alone
Playing with water
Slapping
Chest pounding
Clapping
Playing with branches
Swinging
Jumping
Tumbling
Spinning
Throwing
Manipulating objects
Moving of the body
Solitary sexual play
Social sexual play
Climbing
Grass play
Dirt play
Tree play
Stress related behaviors
Coprophagy
Regurgitation/reingestion
Self-clasping