Gorilla | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBGorillas are charismatic, intelligent, and in danger. Learn more and help WWF fight habitat destruction and poaching of our ape cousins.
Mountain Gorilla | Gorillas | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBup to 440 lbs. As their name implies, mountain gorillas live in forests high in the mountains, at elevations of 8,000 to 13,000 feet. They have thicker fur, and more of it, compared to other great apes. The fur helps them to survive in …
Western Lowland Gorilla | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBThe western lowland gorilla is the most numerous and widespread of all gorilla subspecies. But their populations are being threatened by poaching and disease. Learn more about what WWF is doing to protect its future, and how you can help.
Gorillas - Facts, Types, Species & Habitat Information - Animal …
WEBGorillas are the largest of the ‘Primates’ and are divided into five sub-species: Western Lowland Gorillas, Eastern Lowland Gorillas, Mountain Gorillas, Cross River Gorillas and Bwindi Gorillas. All five sub-species belong to the family ‘Pongidae’.
Mountain Gorilla - African Wildlife Foundation
WEBThe mountain gorilla is endangered by forest degradation and political instability. Learn how AWF secures mountain gorilla habitat to save endangered gorillas.
Gorillas - WWF
WEBDec 6, 2016 · Gorillas are some of the most powerful and striking animals, not only for their size and force, but also for their gentle human like behavior. They play a crucial role in local biodiversity, roaming through large territories and helping, for example, to spread the seeds of the fruit they consume.
Gorilla guide: where they live, diet, and conservation - Discover Wildlife
WEBOur guide to one of our closest relatives – the gorilla, including the difference between the two species, why they're endangered and conservation work.
Gorilla facts and figures: everything you need to know - IFAW
WEBAnimals. Gorillas. Overview. Threats. FAQs. How can you help? Gorillas are the largest of the great apes. Although they’re over 10 times stronger than humans, they share 98.3% of their DNA with us—making the gorilla our closest cousin after chimpanzees and bonobos.
Mountain gorillas: close relatives at risk - WWF
WEBWild mountain gorillas are found in high-altitude montane and bamboo forested habitats, where they mainly eat leaves and shoots. © Andy Rouse. Why mountain gorillas are so important. Gorillas, like all wild animals, play an important role in their environment.
Mountain Gorillas - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal …
WEBMountain Gorillas have long, silky black coats, a large body with hairless face, palms, soles and chest. Of the five sub-species of gorilla, the mountain gorilla is one of the rarest. Remarkably strong, the mountain gorilla has a short trunk and a broad chest and shoulders.