Mountain Gorillas are mammals that lead a social lifestyle. Scientific name of the mountain gorilla is gorilla berengei berengei. It comes from the genus of the mammal - gorilla. Interesting fact is that this mammals can run 40km/h (25mph). The mammals usually live for 35-50 years. The usual weight of gorilla berengei berengei is 204-227kg (450-500lbs). 1.5-1.8m (5-6ft) is a usual size of a mountain gorilla.
Facts about mountain gorillas
Name | Mountain Gorilla |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Genus | Gorilla |
Class | Mammalia |
Habitat | Tropical forest and jungles in mountainous regions |
Lifestyle | Social |
Diet | Omnivore |
Scientific Name | Gorilla berengei berengei |
Phylum | Chordata |
Main Prey | Leaves, seeds, herbs |
Life Span | 35-50 years |
Predators | Human, leopard |
Order | Primates |
Weight | 204-227kg (450-500lbs) |
Skin Type | Hair |
Family | Hominidae |
Conservation Status | Endangered |
Top Speed | 40km/h (25mph) |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Colour | Black, brown, grey |
Size | 1.5-1.8m (5-6ft) |
Type | Mammal |