Why do gorillas beat their chest?

Why do gorillas beat their chest? – Guaranteed mountain gorilla trekking permits in Uganda and Rwanda – Acacia Safaris Limited

Why do gorillas beat their chest? – Mountain Gorillas are the most endangered of all the gorilla species and can only be found in East Africa. These massive creatures are a joy to watch in their natural habitat and have attracted the world’s attention, many people have traveled to East Africa to trek Mountain Gorillas. Mountain Gorillas can be trekked in three countries Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The gorilla trekking experience is one of the most transformative and many refer it to as life-changing – imagine witnessing human closest relatives as they mimic human behavior and in their social groups or families!

The male gorilla also has a multifaceted purpose for beating his chest, much like fighting cocks or even adrenaline-filled human males who puff their chests to try and show dominance. But why is he doing this? – Are you wondering why gorillas beat their chest?

Why do Gorillas beat their chest?

Why do gorillas beat their chest? – All you need to know about silverback gorilla chest Beating

Why do gorillas beat their chest? Male Mountain Gorillas usually stand and rapidly beat their chests with cupped hands in rapid succession. The act usually leads to a unique sound that is interesting to hear. The presumed function of gorilla chest beats is to attract females, and perhaps a way of communication to the rest of the family members or any intruder group or individual, especially other rival silverbacks. The sound is Unique because is it not a vocalization, like frogs croaking, but rather it is a form of gestural communication that can be both heard and seen. The emanating drumming sound can be heard over one kilometer away.

According to research carried out by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda – with the help of a technique called photogrammetry, the gorilla chest beats were measured and the results showed, that larger males emitted chest beats with lower peak frequencies than smaller ones. The technique used to measure the chest beat was focused on the different body sizes of gorillas and used to non-invasively measure the body size of adult male wild mountain gorillas monitored by They found. In other words, chest beats conveyed information regarding the body size of the chest beater.

To judge the competitive capacity of the chest beater and determine whether to initiate, escalate, or retreat in aggressive conflicts with them, rival males are likely to pay attention to the body size information transmitted in chest beats. On the other hand, females are more inclined to consider this information when selecting possible partners.

Booking gorilla trekking permits and safaris to Uganda and Rwanda

Gorilla trekking in Uganda

Booking a gorilla safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park necessitates the purchase of a Bwindi gorilla permit, which is available from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. A gorilla permit or pass is required for any visitor to be able to access the Bwindi Gorillas, and you will be glad to dwell in the impenetrable forest and watch the large primates, Mountain Gorillas, for an hour. We can check the availability of Bwindi gorilla permits for you and, if necessary, reserve them for you. Bwindi Gorilla permits cost USD700 for non-residents and UGX250,000 for East African citizens of Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, and South Sudan.  Plan an African safari with us and experience the best gorilla trekking experience on your vacation.

Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda

A gorilla trekking permit is required for you to be allowed to trek mountain gorillas in any gorilla safari destination. Since May 2017, a gorilla permit has increased in price from USD 750 to USD 1500 per person for each trip, according to the Rwanda Development Board, which regulates gorilla trekking in Rwanda. Rwanda has the most expensive gorilla permits compared to other places to go on a gorilla safari; in contrast, a gorilla permit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo costs USD 450 per person, a gorilla permit in Uganda costs USD 700 for foreign non-residents, USD 600 for foreign residents, and UGX 250,000 for citizens of east Africa. 

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