Gorillas: Strongest of the Great Apes - Paperback

by M. Martin (Author)

The Gorilla has distinct physical features that can truly scare anything that encounters this beast. It has a wide stomach, arms longer than their legs and a bulging forehead!Their arms are very strong because they need them for swinging on tree branches, walking and getting food. The gorilla is the largest ape on earth. People say that gorillas are intelligent and have characteristics that are similar to humans. Is this really so? How do gorillas behave? How have they shown their intelligence? Are they social animals? How do they take care of their young? Why does the male gorilla beat his chest and scream out loud? These and many other questions will be answered in this book.You will also learn many amazing facts about the gorilla. You will learn what a Silveback is, what a troop is and how they live life with each other. You will also learn how and what they eat and their most curious way of drinking water. They have some peculiar ways when it comes to their territory. And do they have predators? Find out more about them in this book.To add to the excitement of learning we have added more than 20 colorful photos of gorillas in their habitat. As your children read on they can create images in their minds that can help them fully understand the life of the animal they are reading about.