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In addition to the three species given below there is also a subspecies of Western Lowland Gorilla called Cross River Gorilla.
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Western Lowland is the smallest
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and Eastern Lowland is the biggest of all the species.
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Mountain gorilla has the thickest fur and has a conical head.
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All fully grown adult males develop grey hair on theback and are called as ‘Silverbacks’.
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The main difference between Humans and gorilla’s.
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The gorilla’s have opposing thumbs in both arms and legs. But humans have only opposing thumbs in their arms
Characteristics
Western Lowland
Eastern Lowland
Mountain
Size
4 to 6 feet ( 1.2 to 1.8 meters ), 400lbs
6.6 ft, more than 600 lbs 6.2 feet ( up to 1.9 meters), 490lbs
Wingspan
7 ft
7ft
7.5 ft
Color coat
Dark colored black hair
Dark Black color
Dark, Very thick fur
Main Difference Smallest Biggest Conical Head
Status
Endangered
Endangered
Critically endangered
