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Stearns Family Apes of Africa
Western lowland gorillas and bonobos (also known as pygmy chimpanzees) inhabit this tropical rainforest-themed setting. In recent years, these highly endangered species have even produced offspring!
Feature Creature
Western Lowland Gorilla
(Gorilla gorilla gorilla)
| Native to: | Equatorial West Africa regions including Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo and Equatorial Guinea |
| Primary Diet: | Fruit, stems, leaves, seeds, bark, termites and ants |
| Adult Weight: | Male - 300 to 500 pounds Female - 150 to 250 pounds |
| Status: | Critically Endangered |
Not only does each gorilla have its own unique set of fingerprints, but each also has a unique nose print. An adult gorilla can consume over 40 pounds of vegetation per day.
