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Jack Houston - Silverback
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Silverback
Jack Houston
Did you know gorillas sing?
I didn't. Not until I read it
in New Scientist. When they're eating
they'll emit a low hum,
some sighs, a sort of ‘food tune’.
This is only in captivity though,
where, well-fed, watered, and otherwise cared for,
they've not got much to worry on.
In the wild, only the Silverback sings
to let the troop know
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