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The Eastern Lowland Gorilla Is the World's Biggest Gorilla
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The Eastern lowland gorilla, scientifically known as Gorilla beringei graueri, is a subspecies of eastern gorilla that inhabits the lush tropical rainforests of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Why do gorillas build new nests every night?
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Gorilla nests are the temporary 'beds' these apes build every night to sleep in. Learn why scientists use gorilla nests to track the species.
Marmot vs. Groundhog Habitats and Hibernation Patterns
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Ah, the great marmot vs. groundhog distinction. These two burrowing, chubby members of the squirrel family that are often mistaken for the same animal.
What Do Gorillas Eat? How Are They Such Muscular Herbivores?
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Gorillas — one of the most powerful great apes — have a diet that might surprise you. Even though they’re massive and strong, their meals consist mostly of plants. But let's get specific: What do gorillas eat in the wild, and how do their diets change depending on where they live?
The Mangrove Snake Is a Tree-dwelling Hunter
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Slither into the world of the mangrove snake — one of the coolest reptiles in the mangrove forests of Southeast Asia. These snakes are not only sleek and stunning with their black bodies and bright yellow bands, but they’re also equipped with some fascinating adaptations that make them incredible hunters.
9 Big Hairy Facts About Gorillas
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HowStuffWorks looks at the elusive and powerful gorilla, of which there are two species, the Eastern gorilla and the Western gorilla.
5 Addictive Animal Cams You're Gonna Love
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Wondering what's going on in the animal world while you're all cooped up under quarantine? Check out these awesome animal webcams for a virtual visit.
All About Ibex Animal Habits, Environments and Life Cycles
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Ibex have been hunted as trophies and for meat and medicinal purposes. As a result, these creatures, classified as bovidae, now face habitat loss.
Tapir: The Ancient Fruitarian With the Tiny Trunk
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The protection of these strange looking, ancient animals, and creatures like them, may be a key component in helping a planet in climate catastrophe.
Great Escapes! 5 Wild Animals Who Busted Out and Went on the Run
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An orangutan who could unscrew bolts to bust out? A gorilla who climbed the vines out of her enclosure to just roam the zoo? These are wild animals, and these are their wild escape stories.