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Mountain Gorilla
Gorilla beringei beringei
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Mountain gorilla number at about 700 individuals. Poaching and habitat loss have a huge impact on Mountain Gorillas. In addition, the war stricken countries this species lives in make it difficult for gorillas to stay safe and protected Luckily for these gorillas, many initiatives are working to protect them. Still, they are few in number and in vulnerable position.
Mountain gorilla number at about 700 individuals. Poaching and habitat loss have a huge impact on Mountain Gorillas. In addition, the war stricken countries this species lives in make it difficult for gorillas to stay safe and protected Luckily for these gorillas, many initiatives are working to protect them. Still, they are few in number and in vulnerable position.
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Mountain Gorillas generally stay in troops of about 30 individuals. Troops are led about an older male gorilla sometimes called a silver back. The leader establishes a daily routine and roaming pattern for the troop.
Troops stay in an area of 0.75 to 16 square miles. This is called their home range. With in the home range, gorillas find there food and a place to rest. Mountain Gorillas eat roots, fruit, shoots, and barks as part of their vegetarian diet.
Mountain Gorillas generally stay in troops of about 30 individuals. Troops are led about an older male gorilla sometimes called a silver back. The leader establishes a daily routine and roaming pattern for the troop.
Troops stay in an area of 0.75 to 16 square miles. This is called their home range. With in the home range, gorillas find there food and a place to rest. Mountain Gorillas eat roots, fruit, shoots, and barks as part of their vegetarian diet.
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Female Mountain Gorillas have a pregnancy similar to that of a human. Gorillas give birth to one infant after a nine month gestation period. A new born infant weighs about four pounds. Young gorillas cling to their mother's fur and play similarly to human children.
Female Mountain Gorillas have a pregnancy similar to that of a human. Gorillas give birth to one infant after a nine month gestation period. A new born infant weighs about four pounds. Young gorillas cling to their mother's fur and play similarly to human children.