Note

  • Gorillas are large, primarily herbivorous, great apes that live in the tropical forests of equatorial Africa.

What you need to know?

  • They are not naturally found in India.
  • They share many human emotions such as laughter and sadness.
  • Gorillas are the largest of the great apes.
  • They live in family groups typically ranging from 5 – 10 individuals.

Great Apes ( Classification)

  • There are five great apes: gorilla, orangutan, chimpanzee, bonobo, and human.
  • There are two species of gorilla, both of which live in equatorial Africa.
  • They are threatened by habitat loss, deforestation, poaching, bushmeat, and disease.

Source: The Hindu