western lowland gorilla
Gorilla gorilla
Height:Males: 5'6"; Females: 4'6"
Weight:Males: up to 400 lbs; Females: up to 225 lbs
Geographic Distribution:Southeastern Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Equatorial Guinea
Habitat:Lowland tropical rainforests
Wild Diet:Leaves, herbs, shrubs, vines and other vegetation and fruits
Zoo Diet:Monkey chow, apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, green beans, spinach, kale, parsley and escarole or romaine lettuce
Status in the Wild:Gorillas are endangered in the wild and their range is shrinking, mainly due to degredation from agriculture, timber extraction, mining and climate change. There are also exceptionally high levels of hunting and disease-induced mortality.
Location:Tropic World: Africa