Gorilla Kept Stacking Tires Every Morning, Then His Caretaker Finally Figured Out Why

An Expert’s Hunch

Finally, the psychologist looked troubled and thoughtful. “Sometimes animals build things as a coping mechanism,” he said, almost reluctantly.

“To handle grief, or change, or loneliness. They repeat comforting behaviors, especially after trauma. Maybe this is how Boba deals with something he can’t express in any other way.”