You'll NEVER Guess How Well Gorillas Climb Trees

You'll NEVER Guess How Well Gorillas Climb Trees

Silverback mountain gorilla of the Nkuringo family in Western Uganda

On average, a gorilla can climb a tree at a rate of around 20 feet per second. This impressive speed is due to their powerful muscles and long arms, which allow them to pull themselves up. Gorillas have the ability to climb trees, but they do not spend most of their time in the trees. Over 80% of their daily time is spent on the ground, unlike other apes like orangutans, which live.

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