mountain gorillas like other primates and humans are scared of water and some insects like caterpillars and reptiles like Chameleon. Gorillas like other apes including humans find it hard to swim naturally which prompts them to desist from expanse water masses (big water bodies) like Lakes and Rivers.

What is gorilla afraid of?

For reasons unknown, mountain gorillas appear to be naturally afraid of certain reptiles and insects. Infants, whose natural behavior is to chase anything that moves, will go out of their way to avoid chameleons and caterpillars.

Why do gorillas hate water?

Like the other apes and humans, gorillas cannot swim naturally, therefore they avoid large bodies of water and rivers. If gorillas are surprised by a rain shower, they simply stay motionless and wait for the rain to finish.

Why are gorillas so strong?

Why Are Gorillas So Strong? Gorillas have exceptional strength thanks to something known as robusticity. They have both exceptional jaw strength (because of their bamboo diet) and high ratio of muscle mass which helps in competition for mates.

What animal saw Jim crying?

1. He saw a great big fox crying.