How fast do gorillas grow

Adam Anderson. Alec Baldwin. By Veronica Linares. Baby gorillas are nursed by their mothers for about two and a half years. Newborn gorillas only weigh about 3 to 4 pounds. That's about half the average of human babies whose weight is usually around 7 pounds. Each of these is divided into two subspecies — eastern lowland gorilla G. We share The western lowland gorilla is the most numerous of the four subspecies, with population estimates often cited at ,, However, due to their dense, remote habitat, no one knows for sure how many exist.

The least numerous is the cross river gorilla, which is confined to scattered areas of forest in Nigeria and Cameroon, and is thought to number no more than individuals. Recent surveys in the Virunga Massif estimate that the mountain gorilla population now stands at 1, In November , it was announced that mountain gorillas are no longer critically endangered, although conservation work continues. Read why mountain gorillas no longer Critically Endangered.

Females tend to be cm shorter and weigh roughly half what the males do. That silverback stood 1. But apart from in conflicts between silverbacks, gorillas tend to be gentle giants that rarely display their full strength. Gorillas are highly intelligent. An average male gorilla is six inches shorter than an average man but its arms are about a foot longer.

A gorilla can use its feet to grab. The bones and muscles of gorillas and humans are similar but the body shape is different. Gorilla groups can be composed of different social forms. At night they build nests for sleeping, sometimes in trees, sometimes on the ground.

They are methodical in search of food and they are smart enough to remember when and where the most desirable food ripens. They savor their meals, smacking lips together and grumbling with contentment.

A baby gorilla may weigh only 4. For males, this is between — kgs, or — lbs and for females, around 90 — kg, or lbs. This helps keep the infant safe, lets mom keep track of the baby during active moments like foraging or traveling, and provides comfort for the infant. At around 3 months of age, gorilla infants will start to manipulate objects and explore their environment. As they gets older and braver they will range further frequently with support from siblings and other juveniles.

Other related females will sometimes try to help out, especially young siblings of the infant. When the infant is young, the mother will try to shoo the curious gorillas away. They do this through activities such as infant carrying and playing.