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upper arm. The face is black and hairless, with small eyes that are close together. Big

adult males are identified by a sagittal crest along the midline of the skull and an area of

white hair on the back, which is why they are known as silverbacks.

BEHAVIOR Gorillas make nests to sleep in, they use materials that provide warmth.

Gorillas beat their chest when they are in threat. When they beat their chests, it means

that they charge an enemy.

FOOD Gorillas are fussy eaters. They know what they like and that is all they usually eat.
With some plants they only catch the leaves with others only the stack and the roots. As

they eat, they might stack up the parts they want to have in a neat pile. Most of the plant
food that gorillas eat are coarse and tough, but their strong jaws have no trouble grinding

it up. They break open termites nests to eat the larvae.

MY THOUGHTS and EXTRA INFO My thoughts about gorillas are that we misunderstood
them. They are 98% close to humans. So they must also be like us. They must also feel

like we do.

Amazing FACTS:
1. Gorillas shows human emotions

2. They live in families, called troops.

3. Gorillas are not strong breeders
4. There are 4 gorilla species.

5. Gorillas are the largest primates.
6. Gorillas are critically endangered

7. They are considered gentle giants.
9. Gorillas eat up to 40 pounds a day.

CONCLUSION

Ever thought Gorillas lifespan is to the maximum of 50 years? It can be reduced by
poaching, loss of habitat, expansion of the jungle etc. We humans shouldn't interfere with

the jungle. Gorillas are the largest living animal in the whole monkey family. Gorillas are

very protective of their young ones and family.

- Kutastha Rajgopal Shrestha

VA