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# Gorilla

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A Gorilla
a silverback - an older male gorilla
where gorillas live

A Gorilla is an ape, the biggest member of the primate order. It lives in Africa. The Gorillas' habitats (living places) are being wiped out by forest cutting for wood.

## [edit] Taxonomy

There are several (sub-)species of gorilla:

- Western Lowland Gorilla
- Cross River Gorilla
- Mountain Gorilla
- Eastern Lowland Gorilla

## [edit] Appearance

Gorillas are the biggest primates. They can become very heavy, and are very strong. They have black skin and fur. Male gorillas' fur becomes silver/grey on their backs as they become older. Because of that older males are called silverbacks.

## [edit] Life

Gorillas live in the (rain)forests in central Africa. They mostly live on the ground, but they can also climb. When on the ground, they walk on their feet and finger knuckles. They are mostly herbivores, and eat leaves and fruit.

After a pregnancy of 8½ - 9 months the female gives birth to usually one baby. It stays with its mother for 3-4 years. Gorillas can become up to 50 years old.

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