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Undercover Gorilla

October 6, 2025 by J.B.

Terry loves to try to impress the ladies next door with his gorilla impression.

Chest-beating is not normally part of a chimpanzee’s behavioral repertoire. However, in areas where chimpanzee and gorilla territories overlap, such as the Republic of Congo, chimps have been seen imitating their gorilla cousins. Having been born in a laboratory, Terry couldn’t have learned his chest-beating from any gorillas, so he must have come up with it on his own.

Or could he actually be a gorilla disguised as a chimpanzee?

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  1. Marcie says

    October 6, 2025 at 6:39 pm

    Maybe Gordo is practicing to complete his Halloween disguise.

  2. Paulette Wrisley says

    October 6, 2025 at 7:01 pm

    Impressive! maybe he saw Gorillas on the TV???

  3. Linda C says

    October 6, 2025 at 7:02 pm

    Well, Terry, Missy seemed impressed! 1 down, 4 to go!

  4. Kathleen says

    October 6, 2025 at 7:41 pm

    Has Terry been streaming PBS Nature series? His gorilla impersonation was impressive! However, those on the new shaky bridge seemed unimpressed. The neighbors were another story. Was that Missy following Terry up the hill?

    • J.B. says

      October 7, 2025 at 4:21 pm

      Yes!

      • Linda C says

        October 7, 2025 at 4:26 pm

        Too bad we can’t organize a race to see who gets down the hill faster, George or Missy!

  5. Eli says

    October 7, 2025 at 1:41 am

    Terry! Perhaps he’s half-gorilla?! That’s quite the impressive chest beat!

  6. Tobin says

    October 7, 2025 at 7:18 am

    Teeny Tiny Terry,
    his neighbors are impressed;
    as he mimics a gorilla,
    and hoots and pounds his chest.

  7. Debbie Reintzell says

    October 7, 2025 at 9:02 am

    Sweet Terry! I’m impressed!
    Glad to see them all out enjoying the last bits of summer, early fall.

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