Gorrila

Size: 1.7 m

Weight: 150 kg

Collective Noun: Band or Troop

Where they’re from: Africa

Diet: Fruit, leaves, termites and caterpillas

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Facts:

• They are MAINLY herbivores

• Every gorilla each has a unique nose print: like a fingerprint for humans! This helps identify each individual

• It's scientific name is Gorilla Gorilla!!

• But then... the scientific name of the West Lowland Gorilla is Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla!

• They are known to hum and sing tunes during meal times

• Gorillas purr, just like cats do!

• These animals fancy fruits because they get an alcoholic smell from them

• Scientists have shown that gorillas display individual personalities

• Some gorillas have learnt sign language

• They share 98.3% of their genetic code with humans