Gorillas are generally known to be gentle, peaceful and friend primates, and that the mere fact that they share 98% of their DNA with human beings only proves that they are more like us. Gorillas are social animals and only become aggressive towards humans when they feel threatened.

Can gorillas be friends with humans?

Mountain gorillas are very friendly and gentle animals though they are giant, muscular, intelligent and strong. Gorillas can indeed be trained and they get very close to humans like Dian Fossey who lived with mountain gorillas and had this to say “I feel more conformable being with gorillas than being around people”.

Can you touch a gorilla?

Do not touch the gorillas, more so the curious juveniles who are playful and can come and play on you. Their mothers and the dominant silverback do keep an eye at them and are very protective. You just might ear yourself a scare from them.