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Females and young gorillas climb more than males, as much vegetation cannot support the weight of the larger males. The closest relatives of gorillas are the other two Homininae genera, chimpanzees and humans, all of them having diverged from a common ancestor about 7million years ago. [8] Human gene sequences differ only 1.6% on average from the sequences of corresponding gorilla genes, but there is further difference in how many copies each gene has. [9] Phylogeny of superfamily Hominoidea [10] :Fig. 4 Luscombe, Richard (29 September 2021). "Thirteen gorillas test positive for Covid at Atlanta zoo | Atlanta | The Guardian". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 29 September 2021 . Retrieved 30 September 2021. Female gorillas give birth roughly every four years, and there is no set breeding season. After a gestation period of approximately eight and a half months, a single baby gorilla is born, though twins are a rare occurrence. Gorillas are mainly herbivores, and their diet mostly consists of bamboo, fruit and leafy plants, though western lowland gorillas also eat small insects. Adult gorillas can eat up to 30kg of food each day.

Adult full- grown male gorillas of this subspecies have an average body weight of up to 195 kg (430 pounds), while females have up to 100 kg (220 pounds), approximately half of the weight of male individuals. While the average weight of male Western gorillas is about 146 kg (321 pounds) in the wild and 157 kg (346 pounds) in captivity. a b Maisels, F.; Bergl, R. A.; Williamson, E. A. (2018) [amended version of 2016 assessment]. " Gorilla gorilla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T9404A136250858. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T9404A136250858.en. Groves, C. P. (2005). Wilson, D. E.; Reeder, D. M. (eds.). Mammal Species of the World: A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference (3rded.). Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. pp.181–182. ISBN 0-801-88221-4. OCLC 62265494. Stewart, K. J.; Sicotte, P.; Robbins, M. M. (2001). "Mountain gorillas of the Virungas". Fathom / Cambridge University Press. Archived from the original on 21 September 2008 . Retrieved 11 September 2008.

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Further information: Gorillas in popular culture Drawing of a gorilla who has killed a hunter and destroyed his shotgun, as narrated by Paul Du Chaillu, 1861 Gorillas are known to use tools to complete tasks, and they communicate through vocalizations, showing that they are indeed intelligent. However, it’s worth noting that ape species differ greatly in intelligence. For example, gorillas aren’t as curious or adaptable as chimpanzees and tend not to imitate. Kelland, K. (7 March 2012). "Gorilla genome sheds new light on human evolution". Reuters. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012 . Retrieved 8 March 2012.

Gorillas became highly prized by western zoos since the 19th century, though the earliest attempts to keep them in captive facilities ended in their early death. In the late 1920s the care of captive gorillas significantly improved. [91] Colo (December 22, 1956 – January 17, 2017) of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was the first gorilla to be born in captivity. [92] Colo, the oldest gorilla in captivity, dies aged 60". BBC News. 18 January 2017 . Retrieved 18 January 2017.

The weight of fully grown male eastern gorilla is 140 to 205 kg i.e. 309 to 453 lb while that of female gorillas is 90 to 100 kg i.e. 200 to 220 lb. Robbins, M. M.; Sicotte, P.; Stewart, K. J. (2001). Mountain gorillas: three decades of research at Karisoke. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0521019869. Stanford, C. B.; Nkurunungi, J. B. (2003). "Behavioral ecology of sympatric chimpanzees and gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda: diet". International Journal of Primatology. 24 (4): 901–918. doi: 10.1023/A:1024689008159. S2CID 22587913.

a b Watts, D. P. (1989). "Infanticide in mountain gorillas: new cases and a reconsideration of the evidence". Ethology. 81: 1–18. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0310.1989.tb00754.x. As per the tradition, before we dive fully into the weight of each subspecies of western gorilla, here is how much the eastern species of gorillas weigh in general. The Cross River gorilla has a wider range of habitats and consumes a particularly high amount of seasonal fruit. The larger home ranges and travel distances of western gorillas may be related to their diverse diets and smaller group sizes, which may help to avoid competition for food resources. The population of Western lowland gorillas is unknown because they live in some of the densest and most remote rainforests in central Africa. However, significant populations can still be found in isolated swamps and swampy forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Still, their numbers have drastically dwindled due to poaching and disease. Cross River gorillas ( Gorilla gorilla diehli) have been difficult to study due to their shy nature. However, it is estimated that an adult male weighs about 180 kg (396 lbs.).Until recently, gorillas were considered to be a single species, with three subspecies: the western lowland gorilla, the eastern lowland gorilla and the mountain gorilla. [5] [11] There is now agreement that there are two species, each with two subspecies. [12] More recently, a third subspecies has been claimed to exist in one of the species. The separate species and subspecies developed from a single type of gorilla during the Ice Age, when their forest habitats shrank and became isolated from each other. [13] Primatologists continue to explore the relationships between various gorilla populations. [5] The species and subspecies listed here are the ones upon which most scientists agree. [14] [12] Genus Gorilla – Geoffroy, 1852 – two species Free Personalisation Gorilla Animal Gym Monkey Ape Strong Muscles Bench Lift Weight Strength Birthday Gift Adult And Kids T Shirt Gorillas don’t just stay in their forests. They venture onto farmland to eat crops like maize and bananas, which can cause conflict with people who need to make a living.