Where They Live
Gorillas are exclusively found in the tropical rainforests of Africa. There are two categories of gorillas: eastern and western. They had been split at one point in history, probably during the Ice Age. They were apart for so long that these gorillas developed distinct characteristics. Generally, gorillas only ever go out of the forest to look for food. When it comes to everything else, they need the forest for survival. Mountain gorillas sometimes climb higher than the tree line – can you believe that gorilla tracks have been found at heights of 4,000 meters? Whoa.
Where They Live
Rapid Decline
In the last 25 years or so, the population of the western lowland gorilla has gone down by about 60%. It is difficult to keep track of the exact number since these gorillas, like Djalta and Ima, have a shy nature. Nonetheless, it is clear that the population is dropping rapidly. This has been attributed to human intervention and diseases.
Rapid Decline