WHY DO GORILLAS HAVE CANINE TEETH?

Traveller on gorilla safaris in Africa have always been wondering: – since gorillas are herbivore, why do they have big canines? Well, teeth aren’t just for chomping meat. In particular, the gorilla’s long–sharp canine teeth are used for display, especially when it is threatened or trying to fend off other male gorillas competing for dominance.

Gorillas also eat a variety of heavy twigs, bamboo shoots, and barks  of trees, which requires strong and sharp teeth, to crush all that tough plant material.

GORILLA FACTS FAQs

  1. what is a gorilla?
  2. Where do gorillas get their name from?
  3. How many species of gorillas are there?
  4. Where can you see gorillas in Africa?
  5. What is the size of the Mountain gorilla?
  6. What’s the biggest type of gorilla?
  7. What makes mountain gorillas unique? |What is special about mountain gorillas?
  8. How do mountain gorillas look like/What special features do mountain gorillas have?
  9. What is special about a mountain gorilla’s nose? /Do gorillas have unique nose prints?
  10. What is the daily life of a gorilla like?
  11. How do mountain gorillas move?
  12. Can a mountain gorilla climb? /Can gorillas climb trees?
  13. Do gorillas live alone? /Do mountain gorillas live in families?
  14. Do gorillas live in nests? /Do gorillas build nests?
  15. What do mountain gorillas eat? /Will a gorilla eat a human?
  16. How much does a gorilla eat per day?
  17. How do Gorillas communicate?
  18. How smart is a mountain gorilla? How intelligent are gorillas?
  1. Why do gorillas beat their chest?
  2. Do female gorillas beat their chests?
  3. Why can’t you look at gorilla’s eyes?
  4. Can a gorilla be a pet?
  5. What is a baby gorilla called?
  6. How many babies do female gorillas have?
  7. How long do baby gorillas stay with their mothers?
  8. What is the average life span of a mountain gorilla? /How long does a gorilla live?
  9. Are mountain gorillas friendly? /Are gorillas gentle?
  10. Can mountain gorillas be aggressive? /Are gorillas aggressive?
  11. How strong is a mountain gorilla? /How strong is a silverback gorilla?
  12. What is a gorilla afraid of? /What do gorillas fear?
  13. Who are gorilla enemies? /Do gorillas have predators?
  14. Are there mountain gorillas in zoos?
  15. How many mountain gorillas are left in the world?
  16. Why are mountain gorillas endangered?
  17. How can we help save mountain gorillas?