Gorilla
Japanese Name:
ゴリラ
Romaji Name:
gorira
Description
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The gorilla is a large, powerful primate native to the forests of central and western Africa. It is one of the closest relatives to humans, sharing about 98% of our DNA. Gorillas are part of the Hominidae family, which also includes chimpanzees, orangutans, and humans.
History
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Gorillas are large primates native to the forests of central Sub-Saharan Africa.
They were first described scientifically in the 19th century, with naturalists like Thomas Savage and Paul Du Chaillu documenting their existence.
Gorillas live in social groups called troops and are primarily herbivorous, feeding on leaves, stems, and fruit.
Early Western knowledge of gorillas was limited, often mixed with myths and exaggerated accounts of their behavior.
Conservation efforts began in the 20th century as habitat loss and hunting threatened gorilla populations.
Today, gorillas are studied extensively in biology and conservation, and they are iconic symbols of wildlife preservation worldwide.