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Resting Giant

Gorillas are herbivorous, predominantly ground-dwelling great apes that inhabit the tropical forests of equatorial Africa. The genus Gorilla is divided into two species: the eastern gorilla and the western gorilla, and either four or five subspecies. Wikipedia

Speed: Western gorilla: 25 mph, Eastern gorilla: 25 mph

Lifespan: 35 – 40 years

How big is the largest gorilla?

Gorilla - Wikipedia

6 ft 0 in

The heaviest gorilla recorded was a 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) silverback shot in Ambam, Cameroon, which weighed 267 kg (589 lb). Males in captivity can be overweight and reach weights up to 310 kg (683 lb).

 

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