In many jungle films, the gorilla is seen as a fierce hunter, much like the leopard or the lion. In recent years, many investigators of forest life have painted a far different picture. Gorillas do not fight except in self-defense, and they do not eat meat when it is fed to them in zoos. Despite their powerful bodies and frightening appearance, they seem to be quite peaceful.

在很多丛林的影片中，大猩猩被看作凶猛的猎手，很像美洲豹或狮子。最近几年，很多森林生物的研究者们描绘了一副完全不同的画面。除了自卫，大猩猩是不会打斗的。在动物园里，它们不吃人们喂的肉，尽管他们有强大有力的身躯和吓人的外貌，但它们似乎也相当安静。