Gorilla is a mammal that usually inhabits rainforest and dense jungle. It has a hair covering and can run up to 40km/h (25mph). Gorilla which methodical name is troglodytes gorilla usually grows 1.4-1.7m (4.7-5.5ft) and has a weight 100-200kg (220-440lbs). The animal lives 35-50 years in a troop lifestyle. Favourite food: leaves, fruit, flowers
Facts about gorillas
Name | Gorilla |
Top Speed | 40km/h (25mph) |
Life Span | 35-50 years |
Habitat | Rainforest and dense jungle |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Type | Mammal |
Main Prey | Leaves, fruit, flowers |
Family | Hominidae |
Lifestyle | Troop |
Scientific Name | Troglodytes gorilla |
Genus | Gorilla |
Phylum | Chordata |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Predators | Human, leopard, crocodile |
Class | Mammalia |
Colour | Black, grey |
Size | 1.4-1.7m (4.7-5.5ft) |
Diet | Herbivore |
Skin Type | Hair |
Order | Primates |
Weight | 100-200kg (220-440lbs) |