TITLE

Gorillas Make a Splash

AUTHOR(S)

Thompson, Sharon

PUB. DATE

January 2002

SOURCE

National Geographic World;Jan/Feb2002, Issue 317, p5

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Describes the behavior of male western lowland gorillas in the Republic of Congo. Use of water to intimidate other male gorillas; Ways used for the intimidation of other male gorillas.

ACCESSION #

5838915

Tags: GORILLA -- Behavior;  ANIMAL behavior

 

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