gorilla gorilla first recorded gorilla sighting was by a roman explorer in the 5 th century b.c
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GORILLAS
Gorilla gorillaFirst recorded gorilla sighting was
by a Roman explorer in the 5th century B.C.
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Habitat
Tropical and montane forests in central and equatorial Africa
Habitat destroyed for logging purposes
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Diet
Fruits Leaves Shoots Ants Termites Worms Etc.
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Mating and Family
Live in highly complex social groups Mating season: all year long Can have one baby every 8 ½ months Typical gorilla family: one silverback, one
immature male between 8-13 yrs., 3-4 adult females that stay with silver back for life, and 3-6 youngsters under 8 yrs. old.
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Size and Lifespan
Largest of primates Males: 5’6” upright. 4’6” normal stance Females: Weight: Males: 300-450 lbs. Females: 200 lbs Lifespan: 30-50 years
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Endangered
Habitat loss: Habitat is destroyed for logging purposes Poached for food. Hard to estimate number of gorillas
poached because sometimes, they are butchered and eaten on the spot. Or their meat is smoked for later sale
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Gorillas Today
There are 3 types of gorillas today Mountain gorillas are the most
endangered. There were 620 mountain gorillas alive in
1991. Today there are 700.
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Other Interesting Facts
Between 95%-99% of gorilla DNA is similar to human DNA.
Closest relatives of gorillas are chimpanzees and humans
The only natural enemy of gorillas has always been humans.
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Quiz
Who was the first recorded gorilla sighting by?
How much gorilla DNA is similar to human DNA?
How many mountain gorillas remain today?
What are the 3 types of gorillas? What are the two reasons gorillas are
endangered?
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Bibliography
www.animalplanet.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorilla www.koko.org http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/an
imals/great-apes http://www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_ha
bitat/wildlife/gorilla.php http://wwf.panda.org