Western Lowland Gorilla

 

Measurement Male Female
Weight
Length
Height

 

Characteristics Description
Color/Body
Habitat
Food
Status
Longivity

 

 

 

 

Physical Description

The coat of this gorilla species is gray brown to blackish color fur.

General Characteristics

Length :   Male   170 cm ( 5.6 ft), occasionally up to 180 cm ( 5.9 ft )  / Female  : 150 cm ( 5 ft)

Weight : ( males ) 135 – 600 lbs  (Female) 150-310lbs

Description –

The coat of this gorilla species is gray brown to blackish color fur.

Range – Cameroon , Central Africa, Gabon and Nigeria

Habitat – Lowland tropical forest

Diet – fruits ( apples, Orange, pear, and banana ) roots, greens ( Kale , Romaine Lettuce)  veggies ( carrots) and browse such as Acacia

Status – Endangered

Reason for the status -Loss of habitat , Ebola disorder

Gestation Period – 8.5 months

Lifespan – 30 yrs in the wild, 30 to 50yrs in captivity

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