Gorillas

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Gorillas are primates in the Pongidae family, i.e., one of the three great apes.

Two distinct gorilla species are commonly identified, the Eastern and Western, named for the region of equatorial Africa they inhabit.

Gorilla species can further be differentiated by habitat. Western Gorillas live in lowland forest areas.

Eastern gorillas live in both lowland and mountain areas.

© 2004 Patricia A. Michaels.