Eastern Gorilla

Animals Unique | Eastern Gorilla | The eastern gorilla gorilla is one of two sub-groups found roaming in the jungles on the African continent (the other being the western gorilla). The eastern gorilla is less common than the western gorilla and is also the largest primate in the world.

 

The eastern gorilla is found inhabiting the tropical jungles and forests of parts of eastern and central Africa, along with Lowland swamps and secondary forests. The eastern gorilla is found in the trees in throughout the countries of Rwanda, Uganda and eastern Congo.

There are Considered to be two separate sub-species of the which are the eastern gorilla Eastern Lowland gorilla and the mountain gorilla. Although only slightly different in appearance, the two eastern gorilla species differ in their numbers with the mountain gorillas in the wild being rarer today than the eastern Lowland gorilla.

 

The eastern gorilla is one of the great apes, a group That includes one-utans, gorillas, chimpanzees and Humans. As with the other great apes, the eastern gorilla has a number of features the which makes living in the jungle a bit Easier, Including having opposable thumbs come in handy when the which the eastern gorilla is peeling fruit.

The eastern gorilla is an omnivorous animal, but the majority of it's diet is made up of eating fruit the which the eastern gorilla is known to travel the vast distances through the forests to find. The eastern gorilla also eats leaves, nuts and berries, along with insects and occasionally small animals and rodents Such as lizards. The eastern gorilla has also been observed using basic tools in the wild in order to more Effectively gather food.

 

Due to it's large size, the eastern gorilla has few real predators in it's native African forests, with large cats Such as leopards and the odd crocodile being the only real natural threat to the eastern gorilla. The biggest threat to the eastern gorilla habitat loss is Caused by deforestation and also being hunted by Humans. Parts of the eastern gorilla's territory has also been taken over by Civil Unrest in recent years, which, along with poaching, has had a truly devastating affect on Wild Populations.

 

The eastern gorilla groups tends to live in the which are led and protected by the alpha male. The eastern gorilla alpha male also mates with the Females in his group, producing Generally single offspring, known as babies. The eastern gorilla babies with Their mother until REMAIN They are a few years old and Become Independent.

Today, all eastern gorillas are Considered to be endangered species with Populations having suffered due to habitat loss and illegal poaching. There are estimated to be around 5.000 Eastern Lowland gorillas, and an even fewer individuals 700 mountain gorillas left in the wild.

 

Eastern Gorilla Facts
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: mammals
Order: Primates
Family: Hominidae
Genus: Gorilla
Scientific Name: Gorilla Berengei
Type: Mammal
Diet: omnivore
Size (H): 1.5m - 1.8m (5ft - 6ft)
Weight: 204kg - 227kg (450lbs - 500lbs)
Top Speed: 40km / h (25mph)
Life Span: 35-50 years
Lifestyle: Social
Conservation Status: Endangered
Colour: Black, Brown, Grey
Skin Type: Hair
Favourite Food: Leaves
Habitat: Tropical forest and jungles in mountainous regions
Average Litter Size: 1
Main Prey: Leaves, Seeds, Herbs
Predators: Human, Leopard
Special Features: Sociable habits and agile hands and feet