Gorillas for Kids | Learn all about these gentle giants!

Did you know gorillas are as strong as bulldozers? In fact, they are one of the strongest animals on the planet! In Gorillas for Kids, you'll learn exactly why that is. Gorillas use their strong arms and hands to gather food and build comfortable nests for resting. This strength also helps them swing from tree branches and move through their thick forest homes. And, of course, it helps them protect the troop, maintain order, and defend their territory.

When it comes to hygiene, gorillas are experts at grooming each other. Grooming is when an animal carefully cleans the fur of other group members. Gorillas use their fingers to pick out dirt, leaves, and parasites from each other's fur. This grooming behavior serves several vital purposes. First, it helps gorillas build and strengthen their social bonds. Second, it helps gorillas stay healthy and clean. Through grooming, they can avoid infections and keep their coats in good condition.

Gorillas are wonderful parents. They treat their young ones with a lot of care and love. Baby gorillas are called infants, and their moms are very protective of them. Moms carry their infants on their backs to keep them close. As the young gorillas grow, they learn essential things from their moms and the rest of the troop, such as what to eat and how to behave. This helps them grow up strong and prepares them to live on their own in the forest one day.

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What you will learn in Gorillas for Kids:
0:00 Introduction
0:22 What is a gorilla?
1:32 Gorillas are wonderful parents
2:03 Diet of a gorilla
3:23 Other interesting facts
4:45 Common traits between gorillas and humans
5:24 Why are they important to the environment?
6:38 Review of the facts

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