The Gorilla

Main
characteristic
s:
• Gorillas are
herbivorous primates
that inhabit the forests
of central Africa.

• They are the largest

living primates on the
planet.

• Its DNA is similar to

that of the human being
in more than ninety-
• Its gestation lasts
approximately 8 months, and
the young live with their
mothers until 3 or 4 years
old. Its life expectancy is 30
to 50 years.

• Gorillas are mostly

herbivores: they eat mainly
fruits, leaves, shoots, etc.;
although they may consume
some insects, which
represents only 1 to 2
percent of their diet.

• In addition, all gorillas

share the same blood type
(B). Like humans, each
gorilla has unique
fingerprints that identify
him.
 Why did I choose them?
• Gorillas are animals in
danger of extinction due to
their indiscriminate hunting
and the destruction of their
natural habitat. In addition,
every so often a large number
of gorillas die as a result of
various types of viruses, such
as Ebola, for example.

• It´s very important to

protect them and inform the
public about how gorillas
really are. They are not
destructive or aggressive
creatures as is often thought;
they just try to take care of
the space they live in and
protect their herds.
 What can we learn from them?
Koko, one of my favorite gorillas, died last week at age 46. She
was able to communicate with human beings, Here is an
important message from her, which we should learn:
Thanks
for your
attentio
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