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Why do gorillas beat their chests (and why is science so great)?

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It’s impressive to see a gorilla beat its chest. But why do they do it? We’ve tackled this question before, but  there’s a new scientific scoop about this primate percussion! We asked primatologist Andrea DiGiorgio to tell us about it.

© Lemonada Media Length 6 min 13 September 2024 ScienceEducationalFacts USA Episodic

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© Lemonada Media Length 6 min 13 September 2024 ScienceEducationalFacts USA Episodic

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It’s impressive to see a gorilla beat its chest. But why do they do it? We’ve tackled this question before, but  there’s a new scientific scoop about this primate percussion! We asked primatologist Andrea DiGiorgio to tell us about it.

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