lowland gorilla
noun
: either of two gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla or G. beringei graueri) that inhabit lowland rainforests of west central Africa
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Little Western lowland gorilla baby Zahra (above) is swinging into peoples' hearts with her spunky attitude, love of peanut butter and hay-tossing play with 6-year-old brother Moke.
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Anna Spiegel, Axios, 13 Oct. 2024
Western lowland gorillas feed on salt-rich roots of bai plants.
—Zhengyang Wang, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024
According to the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, western lowland gorillas are the smallest subspecies in size and are known for being peaceful.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 16 July 2024
The famously diverse area is home to more than 600 types of trees and 10,000 species of animals, including the endangered western lowland gorilla.
—Bailey Berg, TIME, 25 July 2024
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Anna Spiegel, Axios, 13 Oct. 2024
Western lowland gorillas feed on salt-rich roots of bai plants.
—Zhengyang Wang, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024
According to the Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, western lowland gorillas are the smallest subspecies in size and are known for being peaceful.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 16 July 2024
The famously diverse area is home to more than 600 types of trees and 10,000 species of animals, including the endangered western lowland gorilla.
—Bailey Berg, TIME, 25 July 2024
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“Lowland gorilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lowland%20gorilla. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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