Gorilla Information

General Description: the largest of the primates, has long arms and is covered with brownish hair

Habitat: highlands and forests of Africa

Behavior: peaceful and sociable animal

Diet: fruit, leaves

Reproduction: gestation period is 251-295 days; a single offspring is born

Interesting Facts: an adult male eats up to 40 pounds of food a day

Merchandise: Kritters in the Mailbox

Related Learning Zone Sites: Gorilla Learning Zone