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Gorilla Emoji

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Unicode
Code Point
U+1F98D
1F98D
Emoji Name
gorilla
Version
Date Added for Emoji
3.0June 2016
Category
Keywords
gorillaanimalstrong

🦍 Meaning and Explanation

🦍 depicts a gorilla, a large, powerful, and intelligent ape native to the forests of central and eastern Africa. It is known for its strength, gentle nature (despite its imposing size), and social complexity.

This emoji is commonly used to represent the animal itself, wildlife, strength, or power. It can also symbolize leadership, protection, or a connection to nature.

It evokes a sense of raw power, majesty, and often appears in contexts related to conservation, wildlife, or physical prowess.

🦍 Cultural Background

Region Common Meaning Additional Notes or Misunderstandings
🌍 Global Strength, power, wild animal. Widely understood as a large, powerful ape.
🦍 Conservation Often used in discussions about endangered species and wildlife protection. A key symbol for environmental awareness.
🦍 Pop Culture Can be associated with characters like King Kong, symbolizing raw, untamed power. May sometimes be used to imply aggression, though gorillas are typically gentle.

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