Wild Showdown!
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Eastern Gorilla (Gorilla beringei)
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Male
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1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) silverback in Ambam, Cameroon, which weighed 267 kg (589 lb)
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The largest gorilla in Cameroon could be around 100 to 150 pounds heavier and a few inches taller than a normal-sized male Eastern Gorilla
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Ambam, Cameroon. Most gorilla's are from native to the rainforests of Central and East Africa
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Primates, including apes, have evolved over 50 million years, branching into various species. They provide insights into evolution and primate behavior.
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Gorillas belong to the family Hominidae and have evolved over millions of years, adapting to changing environments.
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How Do Gorillas Communicate?
Various means, including body language, vocalizations, and scent marking
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Remarkable sense of smell that helps them locate food and detect the presence of predators
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Habitat destruction due to deforestation, mining, and urbanization. They are also vulnerable to poaching and the impacts of war conflicts