Anat Rec (Hoboken) November 2011 PMID 21809463

Functional anatomy and adaptation of male gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) with comparison to male orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus).

Adrienne L Zihlman, Robin K McFarland, Carol E Underwood

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Peak: 12 in Mar 2023
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What people are saying

Discussions reflect enthusiasm and curiosity about gorilla strength and anatomy, exemplified by posts referencing the documentary and questions about their capabilities, with tone and word choice emphasizing intrigue and admiration, such as describing the biology as 'insane' and recommending videos for detailed insight.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Most posts express curiosity or neutral reactions, with limited direct support or disagreement about the publication.

InterestHigh interest

Posts frequently mention fascination with gorilla biology, strength, and behavior, showing high curiosity.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some discussions delve into specifics, such as physical capabilities and biological details, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some posts highlight the importance of understanding gorilla biology, few suggest it has broad societal or scientific impacts.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compares the anatomy of male gorillas and orangutans, showing that their similar body structures mainly come from shared ancestry, but their differences are due to adaptations for different types of movement—gorillas for walking and climbing on stable ground, orangutans for climbing and moving across unstable branches in the trees.
  • Gorillas have strong, muscular hind limbs suited for propulsion and weight-bearing on the forest floor, while their forelimbs are adapted for climbing and reaching. Orangutans, on the other hand, have longer, more mobile forelimbs with muscles suited for climbing and maneuvering across branches, emphasizing strength and flexibility.
  • The findings suggest that both species independently increased in body size but maintained some anatomical similarities from their common ancestors, while their postcranial differences highlight how natural selection shaped their bodies for their specific lifestyles—gorillas for ground-based locomotion and orangutans for arboreal movement.]

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Jared (finite)
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Dom
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Ciacco
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@obsess__possess Just saw your tweet after casually watching a very interesting documentary on Gorilla Biology! What a coincidence hahaha^^ https://t.co/KzZu59Taqc

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Nathan Moore
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RT @nmatthiasmoore: This is how much a #GORILLA can #benchpress! https://t.co/b4cEIb7Q7S

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This is how much a #GORILLA can #benchpress! https://t.co/b4cEIb7Q7S

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Kay
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Dom
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Jared (finite)
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The Insane Biology of: The Gorilla https://t.co/cYDdmOYFvs via @YouTube

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Ciacco
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