Gorillas are pretty friendly towards us humans and they are often gentle and peaceful animals.
Gorillas earned the nickname "gentle giants" because they are often friendly animals.
However Gorillas are still powerful and can be dangerous in some cases, if they are provoked or seem threatened.
But Gorillas are not inherently aggressive towards us humans.
Even in the wild, Gorilla attacks on humans are also rare and are often a result of defensive reactions to any perceived threats or disturbances.
Gorillas are also herbivores and will generally avoid any conflict.
A gorilla also prefers to assess risks and negotiate situations before they resort to aggression.
Although gorillas are also territorial, but they will manage this by maintaining a distance and using threat displays to ward off any potential intruders.
If the gorilla does feel threatened, the gorilla will defend themselves, but it's a response to the perceived danger and not a natural inclination to attack.
Silverback gorillas also known as dominant male gorillas, can be formidable, although they often only become aggressive if they are challenged or if their family is threatened.
And in controlled environments such as zoos, gorillas can also form bonds with human caretakers and even exhibit affectionate behaviors.