According to research to date, free-ranging gorillas use tools very rarely - in contrast to chimpanzees. As there is always a surplus of food plants, there is no need to use tools.

Photographs from researchers in Nouabale-Ndoki National Park in Congo reveal that gorillas use tools — the first instance of such behavior documented among wild gorillas....more

Sep 30, 2005 · Gorillas have been spotted for the first time using tools in the wild. The observation adds the species to a growing list of animals, including chimpanzees, orangutans, …

Gorillas, like other apes, are known for their intelligence and problem-solving skills. One fascinating aspect of their behavior is their ability to use tools. Tool use in gorillas illustrates …

Feb 13, 2018 · Gorillas, like other apes, use sticks as tools to forage for food. Observing tool-use in animals is exciting, because it highlights similarities between humans and other members of …

Gorillas use tools in various ways, such as measuring water depth with sticks, retrieving ants and termites using branches, and throwing rocks for self-defense.

Abstract Descriptions of novel tool use by great apes in response to different circumstances aids us in understanding the factors favoring the evolution of tool use in humans. This paper …

The ability to use tools significantly enhances a gorilla’s chances of survival in the wild. Whether it is prying open a stubborn fruit or fishing for insects, these simple tools assist in accessing vital …

Aug 16, 2025 · Female gorillas sometimes use branches as tools during conflict resolution, throwing them to dissuade aggressive males. In captivity, gorillas have shown even more …

May 28, 2015 · There have been nearly five decades of intense monitoring of wild mountain gorillas, as initiated by Dr. Dian Fossey and continued on a daily basis by the Fossey Fund, …