Gorilla map Gorilla
Where the gorilla lives: an interactive map of its species and recorded sightings worldwide.
Approximate range, based on recorded sightings. Shapes are drawn by World Animal Map from 317 wild occurrence records on GBIF (CC0/CC BY 4.0; captive and fossil records excluded, isolated outliers removed), grouped into 1° grid cells and clipped to land. They show where the animal has been recorded, not an official range; gaps can simply mean no open data. Method · Records on GBIF
| Scientific name | Gorilla |
|---|---|
| Mapped range layers | 2 |
| Records used | 317 wild occurrence records (GBIF, CC0/CC BY) |
| Group | Great apes |
Interesting facts
- The DNA of gorillas is highly similar to that of humans, from 96 to 99% depending on what is included, and they are the next closest living relatives to humans after the bonobos and chimpanzees. [source]
- Gorillas are the largest living primates, reaching heights between 1.25 and 1.8 m (4 ft 1 in and 5 ft 11 in), weights between 68 and 227 kg (150 and 500 lb), and arm spans up to 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in), depending on species and sex. [source]
- Gorillas sleep longer than humans, an average of 12 hours per day. [source]
About the gorilla
Gorillas are large, primarily herbivorous, great apes that live in the tropical forests of equatorial Africa. The genus Gorilla is divided into two species: the eastern gorilla and the western gorilla, and either four or five subspecies. The DNA of gorillas is highly similar to that of humans, from 96 to 99% depending on what is included, and they are the next closest living relatives to humans after the bonobos and chimpanzees.
Gorillas are the largest living primates, reaching heights between 1.25 and 1.8 m (4 ft 1 in and 5 ft 11 in), weights between 68 and 227 kg (150 and 500 lb), and arm spans up to 2.6 m (8 ft 6 in), depending on species and sex. They tend to live in troops, with the leader being called a silverback. The eastern gorilla is distinguished from the western by darker fur colour and some other minor morphological differences. Gorillas tend to live 35–40 years in the wild.
Species (6)
Species listed in Wikidata as children of Gorilla (fossil-only taxa excluded). Classification is debated for many animals and lists differ between authorities.
- Gorilla diehli
no open-licence GBIF records - Gorilla graueri
no open-licence GBIF records - Gorilla hansmeyeri
no open-licence GBIF records - Gorilla zenkeri
no open-licence GBIF records
Photos
Text in “About”, “Interesting facts” and “Population” is quoted from the Wikipedia article Gorilla (revision 1380975306), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Changes: sentences excerpted verbatim, citations and formatting removed. No text added. Taxa and status: Wikidata Q36611 (CC0).
More great apes
Browse: all great apes · all animal groups · all 33 animals