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1. Mountain Gorila J U A N P A B L O P É R E Z C A U S I L J O S É M E R L A N O P É R E Z J O R G E M A R I O F E R N Á N D E Z

2. CO N TENTS TAXONOMY DESCRIPTION CHARACTERISTICS HABITAT W H A T T O DO T O F URU R O S O IT D O ES N'T G O E X T INGUI S H E D

3. T A X ONOMY Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Primates Suborder: Haplorrhini Infraorder: Simiiformes Superfamily: Hominoidea Family: Hominidae Tribe: Gorillini Genus: Gorilla Species: Gorilla beringei Subspecies: G. b. beringei

4. DESCRIPTION Its stocky body, its wide and rounded abdomen, its long arms (but less than those of Gorilla beringei graueri), its narrow chest and its elongated skull identify it among other primates. It has a large brain compared to its body, strong jaws and 32 teeth adapted to a herbivorous diet. Their intestines are long to properly digest the foliage, and that is the reason for their pronounced abdomen. It walks on the knuckles of its hands, but it can stand on its legs for brief moments and walk up to 6 metres.

5. DESCRIPTION IMAGES Male and female Male silverback gorilla

6. Gorilla Skull

7. C H ARACTE R I S TI C S he mountain gorilla is characterized by: Large Size: They are the largest primates, with males weighing up to 400 pounds or more. Shaggy Coat: Their fur is longer and thicker compared to other gorilla species, aiding in insulation in their mountain habitat. Distinctive Nose: Males have a prominent sagittal crest on the skull, while females have a smaller one or none at all. Herbivorous Diet: Primarily folivorous, they feed on leaves, shoots, and occasionally fruits. Social Behavior: Live in cohesive groups led by a dominant male, with complex social structures and communication through vocalizations and gestures. Endangered Status: They face threats due to habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict, leading to their classification as critically endangered.

8. HAB I T A T He habitat of the mountain gorilla primarily encompasses the montane forests found in the Virunga Massif, which spans the borders of Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as well as the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. These regions are characterized by dense vegetation, consisting of bamboo forests, mixed afro-montane forests, and dense shrublands.

9. HABITAT IMAGES

10. Causes of danger of extinction Ilegal hunting and trade . Deforestation and human encroachment into their habitats . Lack of understanding of their behavior and needs , hindering effective conservation strategies . Insufficient awareness and economic incentives for gorilla conservation . Inadequate education programs within local communities about the importance of preserving gorillas and their habitats

11. W H A T T O D O T O FURUR O SO IT D OES N ' T GO EXTINGUISHED? Will: We will implement stricter anti-poaching measures in their habitats to protect them from illegal hunting and trade. Going to: Conservation organizations are going to establish more protected areas and reserves to safeguard their habitats from deforestation and human encroachment. Will: Researchers will conduct extensive studies to better understand their behavior and needs, aiding in the development of more effective conservation strategies. Going to: Governments and local communities are going to promote sustainable tourism initiatives, raising awareness and providing economic incentives for gorilla conservation. Will: Conservationists will collaborate with local communities to implement education programs, fostering a greater understanding of the importance of preserving these primates and their habitats.