Gorilla - Wikipedia
Gorillas are the largest living primates, reaching heights between 1.25 and 1.8 metres, weights between 100 and 270 kg, and arm spans up to 2.6 metres, depending on species and sex. They tend to live in troops, with the leader being called a silverback.
Western gorilla - Wikipedia
Western gorillas have black, dark grey or dark brown-grey hair with a brownish forehead. Males average 167 cm (5 ft 5.7 in) although reaching a height up to 176 cm (5 ft 9.3 in), with males having an average weight of 168 kilograms (370 lb) and …
Discover the World’s Largest Gorilla! - AZ Animals
Sep 5, 2023 · The largest wild gorilla on record is a male silverback or mountain gorilla that was hunted in Cameroon. This large gorilla weighed 589 pounds! That is about 40% larger than what is typical of that subspecies. A male silverback mountain gorilla holds the record for largest gorilla found in the wild at 589 pounds.
Eastern gorilla - Wikipedia
A full-grown male eastern gorilla typically weighs 140–205.5 kg (309–453 lb) and stands 1.7 m (5.6 ft) upright and a female typically weighs 90–100 kg (200–220 lb) and stands 1.5 m (4.9 ft) tall. [9][10] The tallest silverback recorded was a 1.95-metre (6.4 ft) individual shot in Alimbongo, northern Kivu in May 1938. [11] .
Gorilla | Size, Species, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 29, 2024 · 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 in tropical forests of equatorial Africa. Most …
Gorillas Facts - The Gorilla Organization
Male gorillas are about twice as heavy as females and reach a height of about 1.7 meters (5.5 feet) and weight of 135–220 kg (300–485 pounds). An adult female typically is about 1.5 meters tall and weighs about 70–90 kg.
Eastern lowland gorilla - the biggest gorilla in the world - Fauna …
The world’s largest gorilla is a gentle giant. They live together harmoniously, avoid confrontation with other groups of gorillas and show aggression only when they feel threatened by intruders. Gorillas spend more time on the ground than most other primates, where their sheer size provides protection from predators.
The Eastern Lowland Gorilla Is the World's Biggest Gorilla
Jun 7, 2024 · The Eastern lowland gorilla is the largest gorilla species, primarily found in the lowland tropical forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This critically endangered species faces threats from habitat loss, poaching and civil unrest, with an estimated population of fewer than 5,000 individuals.
How Tall Are Gorillas – Gorilla Height
The average height of a gorilla is 1.7meter. The Western Lowland Gorilla have the shortest height that ranges from 1.5 meter to 1.7 meter. The Eastern Lowland Gorillas are considered the tallest with height of more than 1.7 meter.
The Greatest (in size) of the Great Apes - Gorilla Doctors
Oct 27, 2020 · The Greatest (in size) of the Great Apes. By Gorilla Doctors Staff on Tuesday, October 27th, 2020 in Blog. Grauer’s gorillas are not only the largest sub-species of gorilla, they are the largest primate on the planet. A silverback can reach up to 250kg (~550lbs) and stand over 2m (~6.5ft).