If you could spend time with gorillas in their verdant mountainside habitat, you might be surprised to find that their family dynamics, political maneuvers, and personal quirks are quite complex–in some ways, almost “human.” For instance, they have been known to make at least 22 distinct sounds to communicate different feelings, from playful chuckling to frightened screams — even belches of contentment. Discover the intricacies of a gorilla family’s daily life at Nature online.

Then you can trace Gorilla King Titus’ noble lineage. While his prolific mating is a clear sign of the king’s success, this unique gorilla’s extensive family tree grew out of tragic circumstances, not unlike the turbulent family affairs of Old Europe’s aristocracy.

Plus, watch a trio of clips from this Sunday’s NATURE special, “The Gorilla King.”