The Western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)
The Western lowland Gorilla is a common gorilla seen in zoos. It can stand up to 6 feet tall and can weigh over 600 pounds. Despite their size, most gorillas are gentle and not known for attacking humans, unlike their chimpanzee cousins who have been known to attack humans in captivity and in the wild. Typically, gorillas live quite harmoniously together. Groups
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