Gorillas are large apes that are native to Africa.

They are typically divided into two

groups. The mountain gorilla lives in the mountainous regions of central Africa, while
the lowland gorilla lives in the flat, dense forests of central and western Africa.
The American naturalist Thomas S. Savage described gorillas in 1847, after a trip to
Liberia, Africa, and analyzing the bones of these primates, which were virtually unknown at
that time, to those dedicated to the study of natural history.
In 1902, the Captain Robert von Beringe discovered the mountain gorillas
The western lowland gorilla is the most widespread, possibly numbering 100,000
1 East vs west
There are two species of gorilla - eastern and western. Each of
these is divided into two subspecies - eastern lowland and mountain
(eastern) and western lowland and cross river (western). The two
species live in central Africa, separated by a vast swathe of
rainforest.
3 Size matters
Gorillas are the world’s largest primates. They are closely related to
humans, with 98% of their DNA identical to that of Homo sapiens.
7 Nesting instincts
Gorillas build nests in which to sleep, both on the ground and in
trees, made of leaves and branches.
8 Nose knows
Gorillas have unique nose prints, much like human fingerprints,
which can be used to identify individuals.
9 Precious progeny
Females usually produce just one baby every four to six years. In
total, a female will only give birth three or four times. Such a low
reproduction rate makes it difficult for populations decline
.