Western Lowland Gorilla

It is the largest primate on Earth. Of the three existing subspecies of gorillas (western, eastern and mountain gorilla), the western gorilla stands out for its wider distribution.

Its fur is gray and brown, thick and rough. In the adult male, the silver section (which appears at the age of 10 years) extends towards the thighs, while on the top of the head the fur is sometimes reddish brown or even blond. 

Gorillas reside peacefully in the heart of the jungle. The only potential enemy they have is man. That is why, when they detect someone in the undergrowth trying to steal their young, they react aggressively and show their teeth, threatening. They are capable of dying to protect their own.

They form a patriarchal society, hence the possession of the female is the reason for bloody clashes between males. Male gorillas are much larger than females, given the strength of these giants, they adopt a submissive attitude.

They are herbivores and feed on leaves, grass, branches, fruits, berries and shoots, although their diet includes small insects.