Western Gorilla

Gorilla gorilla

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Mammalia · Primates · Hominidae

About

The western gorilla is a great ape found in Africa, one of two species of the hominine genus Gorilla. Large and robust with males weighing around 168 kilograms (370 lb), the species is found in a region of midwest Africa, geographically isolated from the eastern gorilla. The hair of the western species is significantly lighter in color.

Fun Fact

Western gorillas build fresh sleeping nests from branches and leaves every single night, and analysis of these nests has revealed that gorillas instinctively avoid defecating where they sleep.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Tropical rainforests

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

35-40 years

Threats

Small Population Size
Illegal Logging
Wildfire
Poaching

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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