Gorilla beringei beringei

It’s True!

• Although census numbers show population growth, fewer than 800 endangered mountain gorillas remain in the world.
• Mountain gorillas sleep in individual nests made from gathered vegetation and constructed new every evening.
• Researchers have identified 25 different vocalizations commonly used as gorillas communicate with each other.
• The mountain gorilla’s family group consists of one or two male “silverbacks,” several females, and their young.