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WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLAS EASTERN LOWLAND GORILLA
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In addition to the three species given below there
is also a subspecies of Western Lowland Gorilla called Cross River Gorilla.
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Western Lowland is the smallest
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and Eastern Lowland is the biggest of all the
species.
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Mountain gorilla has the thickest fur and has a
conical head.
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All fully grown adult males develop grey hair on
theback and are called as 'Silverbacks'.
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The main difference between Humans and gorilla's.
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The gorilla's have opposing thumbs in both arms and
legs. But humans have only opposing thumbs in their arms
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Characteristics |
Western Lowland |
Eastern Lowland |
Mountain |
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Size |
4 to 6 feet ( 1.2 to 1.8 meters ), 400lbs |
6.6 ft, more than 600 lbs |
6.2 feet ( up to 1.9 meters), 490lbs |
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Wingspan |
7 ft |
7ft |
7.5 ft |
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Color coat |
Dark colored black hair |
Dark Black color |
Dark, Very thick fur |
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Main Difference |
Smallest |
Biggest |
Conical Head |
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Status |
Endangered |
Endangered |
Critically endangered |
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