Zoo Tycoon Profile: Western Lowland Gorilla

The Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) is a large African primate native to Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of the Congo and Southern Niger, living and foraging in the rainforests, swamp forests, and abandoned farmland there. They have black skin dark forward-facing eyes, a prominent brow ridge, large nostrils and coarse hair which covers most of their body except the face, ears, hands, and feet. Males are much larger than females, and when they mature, the hair on their backs becomes grey and they are identified as 'silverbacks'.

Social: Gorillas are social animals, living in groups with an approximately up to 30 individuals. There will usually be one dominant male, known as the silverback - although there can occasionally be two; a father and son - who leads the group when foraging or travelling. Troops also include several other young males, some females, and their offspring. Despite individuals within groups being unrelated, the females will have very strong bonds with each other and their silverback, not leaving him in favor of another male once their group has been established.

Those who challenge this alpha male are apt to be cowed by impressive shows of physical power. He may stand upright, throw things, make aggressive charges, and pound his huge chest while barking out powerful hoots or unleashing a frightening roar. Despite these displays and the animals' obvious physical power, gorillas are generally calm and nonaggressive unless they are disturbed.

Diet: In the thick forests of central and west Africa, troops find plentiful food for their vegetarian diet. They eat roots, shoots, fruit, wild celery, and tree bark and pulp.

Size: Males can stand up to 6 feet tall and weigh up to 600 lbs. They are 5 feet 4 inches on fours and weigh in 310 lbs./ Females are 4 feet 11 inches on fours and weigh up to 200 lbs.

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