LowlandGorilla

Karla

Habitat•Live in Central Africa

•Some live in tropical lowland rain forests

•Could live in 90 degrees Fahrenheit

Food and Water•Eat 100 different types of plants

•Favorite food is bamboo, black, berries, and ferns

•Get there water from lefts

•Find there food in the ground and on trees

Daily Behavior•They spent most of there day eating

•When it is hot they take naps

•Male gorillas ate 40 pounds a day

Family Structures•Both parents take care of the baby until it’s old enough to take care of self

•It is bad for a gorilla to have a potbelly

Interesting Facts•They can knuckle walk

•Family is really important

•Are really strong and tough

•Are also good leaders

Bibliography

Schoroeder-Miller Patricia; ‘Gorillas’; 1997; Weigl Educational; Austin, Texas.