Scientific name: Gorilla gorilla
Origin: Africa
Diet: Omnivore, but mostly herbivore
Size: 1.3-1.7m
IUCN status: Critically Endangered
Threats: Deforestation, poaching for bushmeat, Ebola virus contracted from humans
Zoos I have seen them: Dublin Zoo, Belfast Zoo, La Vallée des Singes, ZSL London Zoo, Natura Artis Magistra, Diergaarde Blijdorp
Interesting fact: While they have often been portrayed as vicious beasts, gorillas are actually peaceful herbivores that will only attack if they feel they are being threatened.
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