Mountain Gorilla
The Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) is a critically endangered subspecies of gorilla that lives in the mountainous forests of Central Africa. It is one of the world's most gentle and intelligent primates.
Mountain Gorillas live in family groups led by a dominant male, known as a silverback. They are herbivores, feeding on a variety of leaves, stems, and fruits.
The Mountain Gorilla is a vulnerable species, facing threats from habitat loss and poaching. The conservation of the Mountain Gorilla has been a major success story, with a combination of anti-poaching patrols and community involvement leading to an increase in their population.
Mountain Gorilla
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
5 - 6 feet
(1.5 - 1.8 m)
Average Weight
300 - 450 lbs
(136 - 204 kg)
Average Life Span
35 - 40 years
Gestation Period
250 - 260 days
Did You Know?
The Mountain Gorilla is an endangered ape species found in the Virunga Mountains and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in East Africa.
They are the largest living primates, with males standing up to 6 feet tall and weighing over 400 pounds.
Mountain Gorillas are primarily herbivores, eating leaves, stems, roots, and fruits.
Each Mountain Gorilla has a unique nose print, much like human fingerprints.
They live in family groups led by a dominant male called a silverback.
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