On which continent do wild gorillas live?
AnswerAfrica
Wild gorillas live only in the forests of equatorial Africa, from the west coast to the mountains of the east-central region.
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The basics
What makes up most of a gorilla's diet?
AnswerPlants such as leaves, stems and fruit
Gorillas are mainly plant-eaters, though some also eat insects such as ants and termites.
Going deeper
How many species of gorilla are generally recognised?
AnswerTwo
The two species are the eastern gorilla and the western gorilla, each with subspecies.
How do gorillas usually move on the ground?
AnswerKnuckle-walking on all fours
Gorillas walk on the soles of their feet and the knuckles of their hands.
What do gorillas build to sleep in each night?
AnswerNests of leaves and branches
Gorillas make a fresh nest from vegetation, on the ground or in trees, almost every night.
Expert level
What is the scientific genus name for gorillas?
AnswerGorilla
Gorillas are genus Gorilla; chimps are Pan, orangutans Pongo and some gibbons Hylobates.
Virunga National Park, home to mountain gorillas, is in which country?
AnswerDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Virunga, Africa's oldest national park (1925), lies in the eastern DRC.
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