Like all great apes, gorillas have arms that are longer than their legs and tend to walk on all four limbs at certain times â a movement that is called knuckle walking. Adult males are known as 'silverbacks' due to the distinctive silver-colored hair on their backs.
How to Become a Veterinary Technologist or Technician. Veterinary technologists and technicians must complete a postsecondary program in veterinary technology. Technologists need a 4-year bachelorâs degree, and technicians need a 2-year associateâs degree.
Veterinary Technician: For the technician, a two year program at an accredited college or technical school is required (with the resultant AA degree). This school should be accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Furthermore, a vet tech will need to take and pass a credentialing exam. The education provided by this two year program should include: Patient Paperwork â Speak with pet owners to obtain the animalâs medical history, inclusive of the current complaint.