In addition, eastern lowland gorillas live in montane bamboo forests, as well as lowland forests ranging from 600–3,308m (1,969–10,853ft) in elevation. Gorilla infants are vulnerable and dependent, thus mothers, their primary caregivers, are important to their survival. Population genetics of the lowland gorillas suggest that the western and eastern lowland populations diverged around 261 thousand years ago. We’re very excited about our press event which has the perfect backdrop to launch the duo and show parents the endless opportunities for play with this cheeky pair.

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Chest beats as an honest signal of body size in male mountain gorillas ( Gorilla beringei beringei)". Twenty-five distinct vocalisations are recognised, many of which are used primarily for group communication within dense vegetation. Scientists have shown that gorillas live in complex social groups, display individual personalities, make and use tools, and show emotions like grief and compassion. Males incite copulation by approaching a female and displaying at her or touching her and giving a "train grunt".The species name was derived from Ancient Greek Γόριλλαι (gorillai) 'tribe of hairy women', [7] as described by Hanno.

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Troops tend to be made of one adult male or silverback, with a harem of multiple adult females and their offspring. There will also be a press launch at a popular London based zoo location, with the invite list including key celebrity parents, influencers and bloggers to create nationally-relevant coverage opportunities. At around 18–21 months, the distance between mother and offspring increases and they regularly spend time away from each other.Between the species, and even within the species, gorillas live in a variety of habitats and elevations.

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Gorillas live in fairly stable social groups comprising of one adult male usually referred to as the silverback (because of the silver hair on his back which signals full adulthood) and multiple females with juveniles and infants. Aggressive displays, such as the beating of chests and charging are quite rare but will be used by male gorillas as a warning if surprised or threatened. Due to novel sequences, though, it is different enough to not conform with the human ABO blood group system, into which the other great apes fit. There are many threats to their survival, such as poaching, habitat destruction, and disease, which threaten the survival of the species. Western lowland gorillas have less access to terrestrial herbs, although they can access aquatic herbs in some areas.

Nest-building by great apes is now considered to be not just animal architecture, but as an important instance of tool use. Inspired by Emmanuel Frémiet's Gorilla Carrying off a Woman, gorillas have been depicted kidnapping human women. Mountain gorilla food is widely distributed and neither individuals nor groups have to compete with one another. All species are endangered due to habitat loss and hunting amongst other threats, however the Cross River Gorilla is the rarest with fewer than 300 wild individuals remaining in eight small isolated populations in Nigeria and Cameroon. A 2006 study published in Science concluded more than 5,000 gorillas may have died in recent outbreaks of the Ebola virus in central Africa.