Gorillas are large, primarily herbivorous, [1] great apes that live in the tropical forests of equatorial Africa. The genus Gorilla is divided into two species: the eastern gorilla and the western gorilla, and either …

Nov 21, 2025 · Gorilla, genus of primates containing the largest of the apes. The gorilla is one of the closest living relatives to humans. Only the chimpanzee and the bonobo are closer. Gorillas live only …

Western lowland gorilla Gorilla gorilla gorilla Gorillas are the largest of the great apes, but the western lowland gorilla is the smallest of the subspecies. Native to the Congo Basin, the western lowland …

Learn about these brilliant forest dwellers in our ten top gorilla facts! What's a gorilla's favourite food? And why are gorillas endangered?

Gorillas are gentle giants and display many human-like behaviors and emotions, such as laughter and sadness. In fact, gorillas share 98.3% of their genetic code with humans, making them our closest …

There are two species, the western gorilla, and the eastern gorilla, separated by the Congo River. They live in the jungles and tropical forests, where their preferred food proliferates: leaves, stems, fruits, …

May 27, 2024 · “The gorilla is one of the closest living relatives to humans.” The name gorilla actually refers to four different subspecies of animals. They share 98 percent of their DNA with humans, and …

They are the largest of all primates—the group of animals that includes monkeys, lemurs, orangutans, chimpanzees, and people. Many like to compare gorillas with people, but there are several …

Large, muscular, and serious-looking, many people think of gorillas as wildlife to fear—especially the formidable silverback that leads each troop. Despite their reputation, gorillas are peaceful creatures. …

For more than two decades, The Gorilla Organization has worked to save gorillas from extinction. Our projects have carried on through civil war, famine and natural disasters.