Gorilla vocalizations
Gorillas communicate in different ways either vocal or non vocal .
Gorilla vocalizations are different modes in which gorillas communicate.
Gorillas have 98% DNA similarity with humans making them close cousins to humans alongside bonobos and chimpanzees
The different vocalizations made by gorillas are used to express their desires , emotions and needs with each other or their environment at large
They come with either a sense of contentment or discontent and are meant to serve a purpose ranging from infants to silverbacks.
Some vocalizations are paired with actions depending on the intensity .
A brief of gorilla vocalizations
Belches.
This is mostly started by silverbacks and followed by the rest of the family members with a sense of sending a message of satisfaction between individuals
Laughing
This is produced when playing games like wrestling ,chasing each other and tickling and is often chuckles backed up by plays . It is not heard during bouts of solitary play .
Crying .
This is only made by infants to convey a sign of distress. In this case , the infants probably need assistance or are probably feeling uncomfortable, the infant is probably left behind or separated from its mother .
Roaring.
This is done by males . It is made when the males feels threatened or when the silverback is trying to threaten another silverback
Chest beating
This is common during intergroup contacts or between a group of silverbacks and a lone silverback . The males can exchange it at 1/2 miles .
Different types of gorilla calls and their vocalizations
Calls of distress.
This include whines and cries
Calls of aggression
This comprise of either of the following
Roaring
Growling
Panting series Mild calls
This comprise of question bark
Hiccup bark
Calls of fear and alarms
This include silence , alarm barks and screams.
Intergroup communications
This include distinct hoot series
Miscellaneous vocalizations.
This include chuckles , copulatory pants and whinnies
Group coordination vocalizations
These come with minimal disturbance as as pig grants , hoot barks and belch .
By and large , there are 16 different types of vocalizations according to study and about 8 categories .
