Gorilla

The gorilla (Gorilla gorilla) is the largest of the primates, a ground-dwelling herbivore that inhabits the forests of central west Africa.

There are three generally recognized subspecies:

• Gorilla gorilla gorilla, the Western lowland gorilla
• Gorilla gorilla graueri, the Eastern lowland gorilla
• Gorilla gorilla beringei, the Mountain gorilla

Gorillas move about by knuckle-walking[?].

The gorilla is an endangered species, and has been subject to intense poaching for a long time. Threats to gorilla survival include habitat destruction[?] and the bushmeat trade.

See also:

• List of famous apes