Western Lowland Gorilla

The grass-loving vegetarian known as the western lowland gorilla is incredibly strong and can reach up to 450 pounds. It’s most commonly seen in zoos; in the wild, due to loss of habitat, these gorillas are on the verge of extinction.

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