What are some interesting facts about gorillas?
The gorilla moves on all fours with its knuckles on the ground, but its weight is supported by its feet. * Strikingly human in appearance the hands are very broad and strong. The thumbs are smaller than the fingers, which helps the groilla to grp as it climbs trees or grabs foliage. * The gorilla’s feet are characterized by the big toe. Unlike those of most apes, it is not widely separated from the other toes. KEY FATS SIZE Height: Males, 6 ft. Females, 5 ft. Weight : Males, up to 600 lb. Females, up to 200 lb. BREEDING Sexual maturity: Males, 7-8 years Females, 6-7 years. Mating: No particular season. Gestation: 251-209 days. No of Young; One. LIFESTYLE Habit: Sociable. Diet: Entirely vegetarian, mainly fruit, leaves, and juicy stems. Lifespan: At least 30 years. . RELATED SPECIES Western, Mountain, and Eastern lowland gorillas of central Africa.
