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Gorillas

Gorillas. By Miss Thompson. Contents. Appearance Habitat Prey / Predators Endangered? Sources of Information. Appearance. Humans and gorillas have similar genes. Gorillas have opposable thumbs, like humans. Their skulls and very large and heavy. Habitat.

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Gorillas

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  1. Gorillas By Miss Thompson

  2. Contents • Appearance • Habitat • Prey / Predators • Endangered? • Sources of Information

  3. Appearance • Humans and gorillas have similar genes. • Gorillas have opposable thumbs, like humans. • Their skulls and very large and heavy.

  4. Habitat • Most gorillas live in the forests of Central and West Africa. • Mountain gorillas can be seen in mountain forests over 3000m above sea level. • They live in groups called bands, made up of 5-20 members. The bond between members of the group is very strong.

  5. Prey / Predators • Gorillas are herbivores, which means they only eat plants. • Gorillas eat up to 100 different types of plants, such as bamboo, fruits and nettles.

  6. Endangered? • There are many things which threaten the existence of gorillas. • Other gorillas or animals might compete for food in their area. • Gorillas are sometimes poached by humans for their meat, or to clear the land for development.

  7. Sources of Information Books • Gorillas by Patricia Miller-Schroeder • Life in a Band: Gorillas by Richard and Louise Spilsbury Websites

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