Lowland Gorillas

Habitat Lives in west Africa Lives in east Africa Lives in Lowland rainforests

Food and Water Eats over 100 types of plants Eats fruits and leaves Eats vines Eats trees

Family Structures Mother doesn't leave babies Lives in groups called troops Troop size is 5-30 gorillas Silverback males always lead the troops

Daily Behaviors Lives in groups 1 or more silverbacks in groups Lack of manners Silverbacks may kill young

Fun Facts Females have higher stages when they have babies than others with no babies Male gorillas are silverbacks Gorillas sneeze, cough, yawn, hiccup, burp, and laugh Babies sleep on mothers’ back Young love to play They are always on the move