Are gorillas are picky eaters? Nope. We might instead use the term "selective" eaters. 🌱 Gorillas can create the perfect bite of a plant by cleaning off dirt and debris and then wrapping and compacting the leaves before putting them in their mouths! Manipulation techniques can vary for each food they eat. In this video, watch Taraja eat Gallium - one of mountain gorillas' favorite foods! 📹 Eric Ndayishimiye | Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

Mountain gorillas display for many different reasons: to show dominance, attract females or even play. 🦍 In this video, watch Ubwuzu display by hitting the ground! 💪 📸 Eric Ndayishimiye | Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

Mountain gorillas were saved from extinction thanks to the incredible and unorthodox Dian Fossey. | National Geographic TV

Before she was known around the world for living with mountain gorillas, Dian Fossey struggled to bring attention to their dwindling numbers. | National Geographic TV