Gorillas

Gorillas written by Kira Fried Focus question. What do you learn about gorillas from this book?

《大猩猩》，作者：基拉·弗里德 焦点问题：从这本书里你能了解到大猩猩的哪些知识？

Gorillas are members of the great ape family. They live in the forests of Africa. Some gorillas live high up in the mountains. Others live in lowlands.

大猩猩属于类人猿家族， 它们生活在非洲的森林里。 有些大猩猩住在高高的山区， 还有些住在低地。

Gorillas have strong, heavy bodies. They are the largest primates in the world. Monkeys, chimpanzees, and humans are primates, too.

大猩猩有着强壮结实的身体。 它们是世界上体型最大的灵长类动物。 猴子、黑猩猩和人类也属于灵长类动物。

Gorillas can walk on two legs as people do. Most of the time, they walk on their feet and hands. This type of walking is called knuckle walking.

大猩猩可以像人类一样用两条腿走路。 大多数时候，它们会用手脚配合着走路。 这种走路方式叫做指关节行走。

Gorillas mostly eat leaves, stems, bark, fruits, flowers, and wood. Some gorillas also eat snails and insects such as ants and termites. Gorillas build nests in trees or sleep on the ground. They never sleep more than one night in the same nest. They travel to different areas in search of food.

大猩猩主要吃树叶、茎、树皮、水果、花朵和木头。 有些大猩猩还会吃蜗牛，以及蚂蚁、白蚁这类昆虫。 大猩猩会在树上筑巢，或者睡在地面上。 它们从来不会在同一个巢里睡超过一晚。 它们会前往不同的区域寻找食物。

Gorilla families. A gorilla family is called a troop or band. A troop eats, sleeps, and plays together. Family members wrestle and play tag and catch for fun. They groom each other's fur. Grooming is an important way for them to be close and friendly together.

大猩猩的家庭： 大猩猩的家庭被称为族群， 族群一起吃饭、睡觉、玩耍。 家庭成员们会摔跤、玩捉迷藏和接球游戏来找乐子， 还会互相梳理毛发。 梳理毛发是它们拉近距离、维系友好关系的重要方式。