Primates

Gorilla

Species

Eastern gorilla and Western Gorilla

Lifespan

At least 30 years

Range

Central Africa, in Nigeria, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Equitorial New Guinea, Gabon, Congo and Zaire

Diet

Fruit, leaves, stems, seeds and some insects

Social structure

Groups can hold between 3- 20 individuals, led by a silverback

Reproduction

Gestation period is 8.5 months, the young are weaned at about 3 years

Threats

They are critically / endangered in the wild. Threats are mainly habitat destruction, illegal hunting and trophy hunters.

Adopt Toto!

If you would like to support one of our rescued primates you can adopt ‘Toto’ the chimpanzee through our Adoption scheme for as little as �£4.00 or $8.00 per month! For more information contact our adoption line today on: 020 7630 3340, or email us on info@ad-international.org

Adopters will receive a certificate, regular updates on your animal in ‘Toto News’ and a ‘Toto Goes Home’ DVD which showcases his incredible journey from a South America back to the bush in Africa. This is a truly uplifting film suitable for the whole family, enabling you to be alongside our rescue team as we bring Toto to his new home in Africa.

Alternatively you can purchase the ‘Toto Goes Home’ DVD for just �£10.99 / $20.00

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