Life span: up to 54 years
Total population: Unknown
Location : Mid-West Africa.
Gestation: 8 - 9 months
Height: 266cm
Weight: 135kg to 275kg (approx)

Gorillas are brownish black, usually turning light grey or silver with age. The dominant male has a silver back. They are born with dark black skin. Males are significantly larger than females.

Western lowland gorillas are characterized as quiet, peaceful, and non-aggressive. They never attack unless they are provoked.  Western lowland gorillas are herbivorous, they eat fruit, shoots, bulbs, a little tree bark, and leaves.

Meet the LWC Gorillas