What do silver back gorillas do if you show disrespect?

Answer 1

"Disrespect" doesn't translate well between Human and animals. Gorillas are generally not considered aggressive, but Silverbacks are the protectors of their group. If a person is perceived as a threat, gets too close, is too noisy, things like that, they might decide to act. Since the number of recorded attacks is very small, it's hard to tell with any accuracy what will happen. It'll usually start with some display behaviour, standing upright, chest drumming, that kind of thing. Then maybe a mock charge, where the animal rushes in, and then stops just short of impact.

Anyone foolish enough not to take THAT hint may well face a full-on assault the next time.

When gorillas fight other gorillas, it's usually mostly like Wrestling combined with biting, so if a gorilla got properly angry with a human, that's probably what it'll do.

If it's not quite that angry, it might settle for tackling you to the ground and throw you about a bit.

Either way, they're very strong animals that can do a lot of damage very fast. Best is not to get them angry.

Answer 2

Silverback gorillas are known for their dominance and may display aggressive behaviors such as chest beating, roaring, or charging if they feel disrespected. These behaviors are usually a way for them to establish their authority and maintain order within their group. It is important to respect their space and behavior to avoid any confrontations.