How do gorillas mate?

Gorillas have a unique mating system where the dominant silverback, who is usually the alpha male, has exclusive mating rights with all the females in the group. This means that the silverback mates with every female as soon as they begin ovulation. However, it is important to note that this mating behavior is not exclusive to the alpha male only.

Do gorillas mate in a harem Society?

Breuer's photos might appear to show a couple sharing a special bond as Leah's daughter Nancy, about four years old at the time, looks on. But gorillas mate in a harem society. Leah is just one of four females currently in the harem of her partner. Her mating partner in the photos, George, is named for a famous president—Washington, not Bush.

How long does it take a gorilla to copulate?

The actual act of copulation in gorillas is relatively brief, lasting only about 1 1/2 minutes, with only 7 seconds of actual penetration. However, the frequency of mating is quite high when a female is in estrus, occurring once every 3 hours. This high rate of copulation is essential for successful reproduction and fertilization.