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 …

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 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 …

The gentle giants of the African forest, gorillas are the largest living primate and one of humans closest living relatives. Although physically intimidating and powerful, gorillas are extremely …

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 the largest primates on the planet, residing in the forests of central Sub-Saharan Africa. This article compares four distinct types of gorillas, highlighting the species’ diversity, …

Gorillas are the largest of the great apes. Although they’re over 10 times stronger than humans, they share 98.3% of their DNA with us—making the gorilla our closest cousin after …

There are about 350 gorillas in zoos in the United States, all of them are western lowland gorillas (Goodall et al. 2003). For more than 30 years, ongoing field research on the mountain gorillas …

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 …

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 …