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Fun Facts: Gorilla

There are two species of gorilla in the world:

the eastern gorilla and the western gorilla.

They're found in high altitude montane and

bamboo forests.

Gorillas are so genetically similar to us. This

means that we share around 98 percent of Comprehension Check:
Answer in complete sentences.
our DNA with them. They are one of the

biggest and most powerful living primates in 1. Where can gorillas be found?

the world. They spend about a quarter of their ____________________.

day eating, mainly plants. 2. Why do baby gorillas sleep with

their mothers?
At night, group of gorillas sleep together in ____________________.

nests on the ground or in trees. Baby gorillas 3. Are gorillas similar to humans?

will share their mother's nests, staying safe ____________________.

and warm.