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If you ever see The Rock working out in the gym, don't think you can just go up and disturb his workout and expect him to take a picture. He's there to work, so kindly just pass the silverback on by or he'll rip your face off.

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Indicates the most powerful male gorilla, like a tribe chief or king in human societies.

Gorilla Leadership

'Silverback' suggests the gorilla is older since the silver hair develops with age.

Age Signifier

A silverback protects the group, enforcing social rules and fending off threats.

Protector Role

 cross river gorillas are recorded making their way along a forest path it's a rare glimpse of these animals seldom observed even by scientists who study them at one point a silverback runs through the group producing a

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 This is just... one of the most fantastic moments of my life. I can't believe I'm sitting here surrounded by mountain gorillas. And right in front of me is the silverback. He's the dominant male.

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 hair a symbol of his dominance at more than 300 pounds this silverback rules a harem of unrelated females and family members on any given day several groups may share the bye in peace but the

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 than 300 pounds this silverback rules a harem of unrelated females and family members on any given day several groups may share the bye in peace but the equilibrium is fragile here and easily

 the old leader is wise and he's brave in a rare display of strength he shows the intruder his intent silverback king titus isn't going to give up his group without a fight

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 until you get a good look at this guy. This is the silverback, the dominant male, And I have to say there are very few more impressive animals in the whole world.

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 crossroads in his life marimbo is really at that age where he needs to start being a big mature silverback but at the same time he still likes to play one of

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 the strength of several men gorilla troops are normally shy and peaceful but the dominant male called a silverback will defend his territory if provoked

Silverback

Gorilla Leadership

Age Signifier

Protector Role

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