Gorillas make a new nest every night

Gorillas take great care of their bedding and spend at least 12 hours a night sleeping. A gorilla almost always makes a fresh bed each night. In actuality, just 4% of the time is thought to be spent reusing beds from earlier in the day. They may construct a new nest in about five minutes, generally on the ground but occasionally higher up in a tree. On rare occasions, they can even construct day nests. Simple nests are enjoyed by gorillas for comfort. Typically, twigs, leaves, and other nearby vegetation are used to build nests. They constantly rebuild their nests because they wander around in search of food, which improves the reduction of pests that enjoy nest-like material in many species.

The nest is where newborn gorillas sleep, play, cuddle, and receive grooming from their moms. They share the nest with their mothers until they are about 3 years old or until she has another baby.