As far as I’m concerned, the gorilla is one of the baddest animals in the kingdom of animals. They are big, smart and fierce. At the same time, the are understanding and compassionate at times. They are one of the most human-like creatures in the world. Just because they don’t speak our language doesn’t mean they don’t understand what’s going on and that is what is so impressive about these animals. They have even been known to learn sign language, so they can communicate with humans.

All of the above are great reasons to have the gorilla labeled as your favorite animal. So, the person that has the gorilla as their favorite animal can get a t-shirt, maybe a costume, or do what most people do that I know and that is to get a gorilla tattoo. This is one of the best ways to show your love for the gorilla and potentially tap into some of the characteristics or power associated with the gorilla

In this post we are going to talk about the gorilla and give you some cool facts to chew on. We will also talk about the symbolism associated with the gorilla and what it means to have a gorilla tattoo. Many times, the meaning of the gorilla tattoo will change based on who is wearing it, but we will talk about it either way. We will also discuss some variations of the gorilla tattoo and what it means to the people with it.

About the Gorilla

The gorilla is a ground dwelling animal that is largely feeds on plant life. They live in the forests of central Sub-Saharan Africa. There are two species of gorilla. You have the western gorillas and the eastern gorillas, and both are endangered. Gorillas are the biggest living primates on the planet. Another fascinating fact about the gorilla is their DNA is about 95% to 99% similar to that of a human. After the chimpanzee and bonobo, the gorilla is the closest living relative to mankind.