

The Western gorilla has the sub-species: western lowland gorilla, cross river gorilla. There are two different species of a gorilla (each with two sub-species) Difference between Gorilla and Bear: parameter According to the IUCN, six species out of eight are listed as endangered or vulnerable. A group of a bear is known as a sloth bears are intelligent animals and have an excellent sense of smell, hearing, and vision. Even though bears have a substantial body, they can run-up to the speed of 35 mph. Some species of bears eat mostly meat and fish while the other species feeds on plants and insects. There are eight species of bears that can be found on the continents of Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. All the species of bear are similar they have a compact and muscular body which is covered with fur, round head, short legs, and a long snout. Bear (All About Bears):īears are carnivoran mammals, which are habitat to live in forests, grassy areas, mountains, tundra, and deserts. How Much Can a Gorilla Lift:Īccording to few recent research a silverback gorilla can lift up to 815 kg (1800 lbs) of dead weight. Young Gorillas make their nests in trees, and adult gorillas make their nests on the ground. The IUCN listed the mountain gorilla species as an endangered species on the red list. Baby Gorilla ( Infant)įemale gorilla can give birth to only one infant at a time after the gestation of nine months the newborn will weigh 4 pounds. These species are intelligent and can use simple tools and can learn sign language. Gorillas usually don’t drink water as they get all the moisture from the food and morning dew. The arms of gorillas are longer than their legs, which allows them to walk on all four limbs. The force can have as many as 50 members the troop is led by a male gorilla who is called a Silverback. Gorillas are social animals who live in a group which is called troops or bands. Gorillas are primarily herbivorous and stick to a vegetarian diet that consists of fruits, shoots, roots, tree bark, and pulp and stems but are sometimes known to eat small ants and termites. These species mainly habitats in the tropical and sub-tropical forests. Gorillas are sturdy animals with broad shoulders and chest, larger hands like and small eyes. The DNA of a gorilla is highly similar to the DNA of human beings, from 95 to 99 percent. After chimpanzees and bonobos, gorillas are one of the closest living relatives of human beings. Gorillas are herbivorous apes and the largest living primates who are native to Africa.
