Stats

Lifespan

35-50 yrs

Size

Large

Diet

Herbivore

Activity

Diurnal

Social

Troop

Biome

Tropical rainforest

Range

Sub-Saharan Africa

Movement

Walking

Breeding

Live Birth

Defense

Herd Safety

Status

Critically Endangered

About

The Western Gorilla, or Gorilla gorilla, is a great ape species native to the forests of midwest Africa. Its hair is significantly lighter in color than the eastern species, which has darker hair.

Life cycle

1. 1.
   newborn

   A newborn clings to its mother, nurses constantly, and depends entirely on her warmth and care.
2. 2.
   juvenile

   A juvenile rides on its mother's back, then begins walking, climbing, and exploring alongside the troop.
3. 3.
   adolescent

   An adolescent approaches adult size and learns social hierarchy, tool use, and group behavior.
4. 4.
   adult

   Fully grown, holding its place in the social group.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Mammalia

Order

Primates

Family

Hominidae

Genus

Gorilla

Species

Gorilla gorilla