Mountain Gorilla — printable fact sheet
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Mountain Gorilla
Gorilla beringei beringei
The Mountain Gorilla is a large, powerful primate native to the misty, forested mountains of central Africa. Distinguished by its thick fur, which helps it survive in colder climates, this subspecies of the eastern gorilla lives in cohesive family groups led by a dominant silver…
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- Despite their immense size and strength, Mountain Gorillas are gentle and shy, and rarely display aggression unless threatened.
- Mountain Gorillas use over 25 distinct vocalizations to communicate, and each group is led by a single dominant silverback. Their thick fur allows them to thrive in cooler high-altitude environments unlike other gorilla subspecies.
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