Common Name: | Eastern Gorilla |
Scientific Name: | Gorilla beringei |
Also Known As: | – |
Type: | Gorilla |
Classification: | Mammal |
Diet: | Herbivore |
Length: | 150 – 185 cm (59 – 73 inch) (excl. tail) |
Height: | 150 – 170 cm (59.1 – 66.9 inch) (at the shoulder) |
Weight: | 90 – 205 kg (198 – 452 lb) |
Top Speed: | 40 kph (25 mph) |
Life Span: | 30-40 years in the wild, 60 years in captivity |
Migration Habit: | Does not migrate |
IUCN Redlist Status: | Critically Endangered |
Population Trend: | Decreasing |
Eastern Gorillas are Mammals that are a species of Gorilla. Their scientific name is Gorilla beringei.
These Mammals are Herbivores, and groups of Eastern Gorillas are known as a Troop.
Eastern Gorilla Habitat
Eastern Gorillas can be found in many countries in Africa, these countries include Rwanda, Uganda, and DR Congo.
They strive in habitats like tropical moist forests.
Eastern Gorilla Young
These Gorillas mature at the age of 10 years. Once matured, Eastern Gorillas can have 1 young after a gestation period of 259 days.
Eastern Gorilla young are called infants and, like most animal young, are extremely cute.
References: Wikipedia and the IUCN Redlist.