




Gorilla beringei
Gorillas are powerful yet gentle giants that live in the forests of Africa. They have strong arms for climbing trees and knuckle-walking on the ground.
Habitat: Forests
The Gorilla is a large, powerfully built ape with thick, dark brown to black fur covering its robust body. Males are notably larger and develop a distinctive silvery-grey patch on their back, known as a 'silverback'. They possess broad chests and a prominent brow ridge.





Category
MammalsRarity
Rare
Danger
3/5 Β· Moderate
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Wow! Baby gorillas cling to their mothers' backs for the first few months of life!
Wow! Despite their massive size, gorillas are generally peaceful and shy forest giants!
Wow! Each gorilla has a unique nose print, just like human fingerprints!
Wow! Gorillas are vegetarians, eating mostly plants, not bananas as often thought!
Gorilla can knuckle-walk on all fours because their specialized hand structure supports their heavy body weight while moving efficiently.
Gorilla can use simple tools like sticks to test water depth or as a walking aid because of their problem-solving intelligence.
Gorilla can fashion temporary shelters from large leaves because of their creative resourcefulness, protecting them from weather.
Gorillas are gentle giants that munch mainly on yummy plants like leaves, stems, and fruits.
Bambusa vulgaris
A key food source for many gorilla populations.
Ficus natalensis
Gorillas consume both its fruits and its leaves.
Dioscorea dumetorum
They dig up and eat the tubers of this plant.

Panthera pardus
Leopards are their only natural predator, mainly targeting young.
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
This trait describes organisms that manipulate external objects to achieve a specific goal.
This habitat trait refers to species found in tropical rainforests, characterized by high annual rainfall, high biodiversity, and dense tree cover.
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
Danger
3/5 Β· Moderate
Always observe gorillas from a safe distance in the wild and never approach them.
The easiest way to identify Gorilla is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
140-180 cm
68-220 kg
35-40 years
40 km/h
Gorillas are gentle giants that munch mainly on yummy plants like leaves, stems, and fruits.
Forests
Foraging
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New York, US
You might spot Gorilla, Tiger, and Snow Leopard.
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Michigan, US
You might spot King Penguin, Macaroni Penguin, and Polar Bear.
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Wisconsin, US
You might spot African Elephant, Humboldt Penguin, and Gorilla.
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District of Columbia, US
You might spot Giant Panda, Red Panda, and Asian Elephant.
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Ohio, US
You might spot African Elephant, Hippopotamus, and Polar Bear.
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Washington, US
You might spot African Lion, Giraffes, and Gorilla.
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