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The Great Apes of Africa
 Their body size overlaps with the human range; even when smaller, they are much stronger.

Western Lowland GORILLA RANGE:  southeast Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo and Equatorial Guinea

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Vila, 46, female
 


Large guts are needed to process 50 pounds per day of low quality food (leaves, bamboo) in the wild.


The 570-pound silverback carries zoo food back to his favorite spot at the San Diego Wild Animal Park.


The built-in eyeshade.


When I say "jump," soldier,
I want to hear you say "How high, sir?"

(Actually, this is grooming, using lips.)

Nina, 37, female of group 1, Seattle. Naku, 4.5 yr old female, and mother Alafia, 15, group 1 Seattle

Nadiri,  9, female in group 1, Seattle

 

Naku, 4.5 yr old female in group 1, Seattle

 

San Diego Wild Animal park gorilla facts

Seattle gorilla factsheets: Group 1, Group 2

map by Dennis ONeil

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