Characteristics of Gorilla
Habitat
Tropical and mountain forests
Diet
Herbivore - leaves, fruits, shoots
Lifespan
35-40 years
Weight
140-180 kg (male), 70-110 kg (female)
Length
1.5-1.8 m
Region
Central Africa
Interesting Facts about Gorilla
1
Gorillas share 98% of their DNA with humans
2
A silverback gorilla can lift up to 1,800 pounds (815 kg)
3
Gorillas live in groups called troops, led by a dominant silverback male
4
They are herbivores and eat over 140 species of plants
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Adult gorillas can eat up to 40 pounds (18 kg) of vegetation per day
6
Gorillas rarely drink water as they get most of their hydration from their plant-based diet
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