14~Western Lowland Gorilla~

Mother Gorilla with Offspring in Lush Forest Setting
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**Western Lowland Gorilla

Scientific name: Gorilla gorilla gorilla

Typical lifespan: 35-50 years in wild/captivity.

Gestation: ~8.5 months (~257-265 days).

Diet: Primarily herbivorous — leaves, fruit, shoots; some insects.

Role in nature: Seed dispersers and forest structure influencers; their foraging creates light gaps and habitat heterogeneity.

Range / countries: Central African forests (Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, CAR).

Size / height: Adult males (silverbacks) standing up to 1.6–1.8 m upright.

Weight: Males 140-220+ kg; females smaller.

Bite force: Very powerful - capable of crushing tough vegetation and defensive bite; strong jaw musculature.

Vision / hearing: Good vision and
hearing; complex social visual communication (facial expressions).

Abilities: Tool use in some populations, complex social cognition, rich vocal repertoire.

Conservation: Critically endangered / endangered (hunting, habitat loss, disease).

Extra: Close family bonds, long juvenile dependency.

2025 September 06

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