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What is world population of mountain gorillas?
880 (The total world population of mountain gorillas has risen to 880)
why is mountain gorilla an endangered species?
For decades, they have been subjected to uncontrolled hunting, disease, habitat loss and the ravages of human conflict. They are now considered endangered.
Where do the mountain gorillas live?
Mountain gorillas live in east-central Africa in just two isolated groups-one in the Virunga Volcanoes - and one in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
Are mountain gorillas independent or do they live in group?
They live in family groups of varying sizes, which consist of males, females, juveniles, and infants.
What do mountain gorillas eat?
They eat roots, shoots, fruit, wild celery, and tree bark and pulp.
How long do baby gorillas stay with their mothers?
Infants are in almost constant contact with their mothers for the first 6 months and nurse for about 2.5 to 3 years
Write down three facts that you have learned about mountain gorillas?
We share around 98% of our DNA with gorillas/ They can eat all day long/ Gorillas live around 35 years.
Homework: use Merriam-webster dictionary to find the synonym and antonym of 5 new words in the Research activity about mountain gorilla
1. infant / 2. constant / 3. Juvenile / 4. habitat / 5. conflict
