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Mountain Gorilla – Gorilla Beringei Beringei
Male silverback mountain gorillas gain their distinctive silver tinge at about 13 years old, when they reach adulthood.
Fast Facts:
Type:Mammal
Diet:Omnivore
Average life span in the wild:35 years
Size:Standing height, 4 to 6 ft (1.2 to 1.8 m)
Weight:300 to 485 lbs (135 to 220 kg)
Group name:Troop or band
Protection status:Endangered
Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man:
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