4. One population of
mountain gorillas
inhabits the
Bwindi
Impenetrable
National Park in
Uganda.
The second
population of
mountain gorillas
is found in a
mountainous
region referred to
as the Virungas.
5. It’s a herbivore.
Mountain gorillas
eat over 100
different species
of plants. They
rarely need to
drink since their
diet is so rich in
succulent herbs,
from which they
get their water.
6. The mountain
gorilla has a
robust build
with
long, muscular
arms, a massive
chest, and
broad hands
and feet. It is
the hairiest race
of gorillas.
7. Eight and a half
months after
mating, a female
gives birth to
one young.
Young are old,
and females can
give birth every
four years.
