Sleeping Behaviors of Gorillas

How do gorillas sleep?

Every evening, gorillas retire to nests that they construct. Except for the female gorillas and their young infants, each gorilla prefers to slumber in their own nest. As the infants mature, they also slumber in their own nests, but they remain in close proximity to their mothers.

How do gorillas sleep?

Gorillas are known to construct new nests on a daily basis and do not typically slumber in the same location. Even if the nest from the previous day is in close proximity, they construct distinct nests.

The nests are constructed from leaves and branches that are collected from the surrounding vegetation. Sometimes, gorillas are capable of sleeping in the same nests; however, this is uncommon and frequently transpires during periods of precipitation.

Gorillas construct temporary nests during midday, during which some individuals sleep while others engage in grooming and play.

Gorillas have the ability to construct their nests in trees or on the ground, depending on factors such as the neighboring vegetation and safety.

Nevertheless, silverbacks seldom slumber on top of trees, whereas females and infants typically prefer to sleep in trees.

Gorillas reside in social groups of 5–30 members, with a dominant silverback overseeing the group’s daily activities.

In the event of an attack, the dominant silverback will fight to the grave to protect the group, much like a female mountain gorilla can defend her family in the event of a predator attack.

Tourists who intend to trek mountain gorillas should ensure that they have the following items: excellent hiking boots, warm clothing, raincoats, insect repellents, drinking water, energy snacks, garden gloves, sunscreen, and more.

Porters are consistently accessible to assist travelers with their luggage at a reasonable cost. Children under the age of 15 and tourists with infectious diseases, such as the virus, will be prohibited from trekking gorillas.

Due to the high demand, gorilla permits must be reserved in advance, preferably three months prior to arrival in the country.