Eastern Gorilla

Gorilla beringei

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Hominidae

About

The eastern gorilla is a critically endangered species of the genus Gorilla and the largest living primate. At present, the species is subdivided into two subspecies. There are 6,800 eastern lowland gorillas or Grauer's gorillas and 1,000 mountain gorillas. Illegal hunting threatens the species.

Fun Fact

Eastern gorillas have been observed mourning their dead, sitting beside deceased group members for hours and gently grooming the body — behavior that suggests complex emotional processing.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Montane forests

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

35-40 years

Threats

Wildfire
Poaching
Small Population Size
Genetic Bottleneck

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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