1. Gorillas Gorilla gorilla
First recorded gorilla sighting was by a Roman explorer in the 5th century B.C.

2. Habitat Tropical and montane forests in central and equatorial Africa
Habitat destroyed for logging purposes

3. Diet
Fruits
Leaves
Shoots
Ants
Termites
Worms
Etc.

4. Mating and Family Live in highly complex social groups
Mating season: all year long
Can have one baby every 8 ½ months
Typical gorilla family: one silverback, one immature male between 8-13 yrs., 3-4 adult females that stay with silver back for life, and 3-6 youngsters under 8 yrs. old.

5. Size and Lifespan Largest of primates
Males: 5’6” upright. 4’6” normal stance
Females:
Weight:
Males: lbs.
Females: 200 lbs
Lifespan: years

6. Endangered Habitat loss: Habitat is destroyed for logging purposes
Poached for food.
Hard to estimate number of gorillas poached because sometimes, they are butchered and eaten on the spot. Or their meat is smoked for later sale

7. Gorillas Today There are 3 types of gorillas today
Mountain gorillas are the most endangered.
There were 620 mountain gorillas alive in Today there are 700.

8. Other Interesting Facts
Between 95%-99% of gorilla DNA is similar to human DNA.
Closest relatives of gorillas are chimpanzees and humans
The only natural enemy of gorillas has always been humans.

9. Quiz Who was the first recorded gorilla sighting by?
How much gorilla DNA is similar to human DNA?
How many mountain gorillas remain today?
What are the 3 types of gorillas?
What are the two reasons gorillas are endangered?

10. Bibliography www.animalplanet.com http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorilla