Gorillas are considered to be highly intelligent mammals . So much so in fact that one named Koko was able to learn a subset of sign language . But one cheeky gorilla showed off a form of its own sign language while being filmed at a wildlife park – by appearing to give the middle finger . The blackback gorilla can be seen annoying its fellow ape by sticking up his middle finger . Captured at Busch Gardens in Tampa , Florida , US , the large silverback gorilla can be seen interacting with an older blackback . Picking up a toy , the blackback throws it at the silverback who protects itself by lifting a hand to its face . Continuing to annoy the silverback , the blackback reaches over and picks up the toy as if intending to throw it again . But before he gets the chance , the silverback casually gives it the middle finger . The video maker and the surrounding people can be heard laughing in shock at the cheeky gesture being made by the large mammal . Responding in playful fury , the blackback once again throws the toy against the silverback before picking it up a few more time and repeating the process . Writing online about the experience , the filmmaker said : ‘ A very spunky blackback gorilla continues to pester the older silverback to play with him . To the surprise of the group of people behind the camera the silverback gorilla appears to give its fellow ape the middle finger . ‘ His tactic was to throw a ‘ KONG ’ at his fellow gorilla ’ s head , as if that was going to coerce the old gorilla into play mode ! Then this happened ! ’ Silverback gorillas are generally more than 12-years-old , and feature a distinctive patch of silver hair on their backs . They also have large canine teeth , and like other great apes have the ability to laugh , grieve , make and use tools and develop loving bonds with their families . The blackback responds to the gesture by throwing the toy against the silverback a few times more .
A blackback gorilla annoys a silverback by throwing a toy at it . Silverback responds by appearing to give the ape the middle finger . Responding in playful fury the blackback throws the toy once more . The hilarious incident took place at Tampa 's Busch Gardens wildlife park .