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Western Gorilla
Gorilla gorilla
The largest primate alive — a gentle, plant-eating giant whose numbers sound healthy until you learn how fast disease and hunting are erasing them.
CR · Critically Endangered
Overview
The largest primate alive — a gentle, plant-eating giant whose numbers sound healthy until you learn how fast disease and hunting are erasing them.
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Field data
| IUCN status | CR · Critically Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | ~360,000 |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2016 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Primates |
| Family | Hominidae |
| Range | Central Africa |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Shares roughly 98% of its DNA with humans.
- A dominant silverback can weigh over 180 kg.
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Western Gorilla art print
Museum-grade art print from the Western Gorilla plate.
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Western Gorilla plush
Museum-grade plush from the Western Gorilla plate.
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Western Gorilla notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Western Gorilla plate.
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