Do gorillas know they are in a zoo?

Gorillas are extremely intelligent animals and they are to a great extent aware of their situation in zoos. Often they seem depressed when living in captivity in particular in some zoos were the enclosures are not large enough for their natural needs. What do you think about keeping gorillas in captivity?



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