Gorillas are very much like us. They can make an enormous variation of sounds. Gorillas can easily make themselves heard. There are also many subtle sounds and gestures within a troop.

Gorilla Sounds – From Belch to Burp, This non-aggressive and non-threatening call is the gorillas saying they accept the presence of visitors. Ha ha ha chuckle - Yes, gorilla laugh and chuckle just like us. Like humans, this playful sound is most commonly made by the younger members of a troop. Scream or roar - A frightening display of power, usually accompanied by a charge. Gorillas bare their teeth and make a very loud waaaaaah sound, scaring others away.