- Distinct Subspecies: Mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) are a distinct subspecies of eastern gorillas.
- Habitat: They live in volcanic mountain forests in the Virunga region, spanning Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Endangered Status: Mountain gorillas are critically endangered, with only about 1,000 individuals remaining in the wild.
- Diet: Their diet mainly consists of plants such as leaves, stems, bamboo shoots, and some fruits.
- Social Structure: Mountain gorillas live in groups led by a dominant silverback male who protects and guides the troop.
- Communication: They communicate through vocalizations, body language, and facial expressions.
- Reproduction: Female gorillas have a gestation period of around 8.5 months and usually give birth to one infant.
- Lifespan: In the wild, they can live up to about 35 years.
- Conservation: Organizations like WWF and the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund actively protect mountain gorillas through anti-poaching patrols, habitat conservation, and community engagement.
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