Size: 1.7 m
Weight: 150 kg
Collective Noun: Band or Troop
Where they’re from: Africa
Diet: Fruit, leaves, termites and caterpillas
Facts:
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They are MAINLY herbivores
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Every gorilla each has a unique nose print: like a fingerprint for humans! This helps identify each individual
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It's scientific name is Gorilla Gorilla!!
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But then... the scientific name of the West Lowland Gorilla is Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla!
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They are known to hum and sing tunes during meal times
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Gorillas purr, just like cats do!
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These animals fancy fruits because they get an alcoholic smell from them
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Scientists have shown that gorillas display individual personalities
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Some gorillas have learnt sign language
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They share 98.3% of their genetic code with humans
