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A touch is an invitation to get to know each other. But is it all too good to be true? HE SNARLS

The great silverback. He won't be so easily impressed.

HE PANTS Here, he's the boss. Spy Gorilla won't be welcomed without his say-so.

HE BARKS A warning. Everyone must stay back. Can our spy win him over, too? They await the silverback's decision. HE BARKS Until then, there's a line no-one can cross. His arm, a barrier between them and the newcomer.

To show respect, our spy averts his gaze.

Decision made. Spy Gorilla can stay.

Everyone can relax once more.

CONTENTED GRUNTING

In adults, chest-beating is a show of power. For youngsters, it's an invitation to play.

But games easily get out of hand.

Oops!

His look says it all.

Best pretend it never happened.

But it's not the end for our spy. He lives to film another day. HE GRUNTS SOFTLY

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A touch is an invitation to get to know each other. But is it all too good to be true?
(HE SNARLS)

The great silverback. He won’t be so easily impressed.

(HE PANTS)
Here, he’s the boss. Spy Gorilla won’t be welcomed without his say-so.

(HE BARKS)

A warning. Everyone must stay back. Can our spy win him over, too? They await the silverback’s decision. (HE BARKS) Until then, there’s a line no-one can cross. His arm, a barrier between them and the newcomer.

To show respect, our spy averts his gaze.

Decision made. Spy Gorilla can stay.

Everyone can relax once more.

(CONTENTED GRUNTING)

In adults, chest-beating is a show of power. For youngsters, it’s an invitation to play.

But games easily get out of hand.

Oops!

His look says it all.

Best pretend it never happened.

But it’s not the end for our spy. He lives to film another day.