Gorilla Facts

Gorillas are herbivorous apes that inhabit the forests of central Africa. Find out more fascinating gorilla facts including lifespan, diet, size, and much more.

• There are two different gorilla species (each with two sub-species).

• Gorilla’s live in groups of 6-12 called bands or troops.

• A gorilla can be 6 feet tall and weigh 500 pounds.
  

  The male gorillas become mature after 11 – 13 years.

• Gorillas also have 32 teeth, just like us.

• Gorillas are colorblind.

• Gorillas normally build their nests for resting.

• These primates live on fruits, vines, leaves, stems and bamboo.

• Like humans gorillas have 5 toes and each foot and 5 fingers on each hand.

• Similar to a fingerprint, gorillas have a unique nose print.

• Gorillas can live 35 years in the wild and over 50 years in captivity.

• Gorillas have been observed displaying emotions such as grief.

• Gorillas are shy animals they are not aggressive.

• A female gorilla is pregnant for around 9 months. They give birth to 1 baby.

• The primary cause of gorillas deaths is cardiovascular disease.

• Human birth control pills also work on gorillas.