what are the characteristics of gorillas? What is its life habit?

When it comes to the orangutan, we are all familiar with it. Its shape and other features are closest to us. Today, Xiaobian introduces you to the gorilla, which is the largest primate in existence. So what other features does it have? What is its life habit? Gorillas, also known as orangutans, are mainly distributed in Cameroon, Gabon, Guinea, Congo and Uganda in Africa. They are the largest living primates. Their marriage system is polygamy, and the female gorilla will follow a male gorilla for life. The menstrual period and delivery period of female gorillas are similar to those of humans. After giving birth, females usually abstain from sex for two to four years in order to take better care of their offspring. But in order to mate with females and satisfy their sexual desire, males will kill their young. Characteristics

The gorilla stands about 1.6 to 1.8 meters tall. Male gorillas are bigger than females. Male gorillas are about 14 to 2 centimeters long and weigh about 11 to 25 kilograms. The female is about 14 to 155 centimeters long and weighs about 8 to 15 kilograms. Gorillas are gray-black. Except for their faces, ears, hands and feet, they have no hair, and the hair in other places is hard. Their blood type is B, and their fingerprints are the same as those of human beings. Different individuals have different fingerprints. Living habits

Gorillas spend most of their time on the ground, rarely climb trees, and like to move during the day. Gorillas are social animals. When a group moves, the team leader will lead the team in front. Some plant foods are their main food, but sometimes they also eat bird eggs. Present situation and protection

At present, gorillas are in an endangered state, and their numbers are decreasing. The main reasons for this state are that some human facilities occupy and destroy their habitats, humans kill gorillas, gorillas are infected with viruses and so on. After that, gorillas were included in the Red List of IUCN Endangered Species in 28, and the Washington Convention Appendix I protected animals.