Gorillas are the powerful and the largest ground dwelling omnivore’s animals
and can be generally seen in the tropical or sub-tropical regions of Africa
and more over in the forests. Gorillas are 97 % identical to humans as they
are the closest relative.
There are two species of gorilla living in this world. Males are about twice
as heavy as females and may grow as tall as 512 feet (1.7 meters). Males living
in the wild may weigh as much as 300 to 600 pounds. Gorillas have black skin
and hair, large nostrils, and deep-set eyes. Gorillas have good eyesight which
is used for finding and identifying food and to spot movement.
Gorillas are omnivores, eating fruits, shoots, and insects which make up only
2% of their diet. Gorillas are active during the day and they are considered
highly intelligent. They live in family groups of 6 to 20 animals that are led
by one or two silverback males. Infant gorillas stay with their mothers for
3 to 4 years. Female gorilla matures at 10 - 12 years and male matures at 11
- 13 years.
Gorillas make a new nest each night, either on the ground or in the trees.
Gorillas have become increasingly rare. Humans have cut down much of the apes'
forest home for farming and logging.
