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Western Lowland Gorilla
Gorilla gorilla gorilla
Gorilla gorilla gorilla
The gorilla is the largest living primate. Despite its massive size and
ferocious reputation, the gorilla is actually a peaceful and social
animal, living in troops of up to 20 individuals. A troop is led and
defended by a dominant male called a silverback.
Fact file:
Height: 5 – 6 ft
Weight: Males up to 400 lbs., females up to 200 lbs.
Lifespan: Up to 35 yrs in wild
Habitat: Tropical rainforest
Diet: Leaves, fruit and small invertebrates
Current Range: Central Africa