Western lowland gorillas live as family groups of between 5 and 10 gorillas consisting of an adult male (silverback), several females, and their young.
Western lowland male gorillas live with several females as well as their young This usually happens when they are protecting their families or when fighting over females. So, these guys could cause a lot of damage to each other if they choose to! Their natural habitats are the tropical forests of Western Equatorial Africa where they usually lead a calm and gentle life but fights can break out amongst the males. Silverback gorillas are the world’s largest living primates with a fully grown adult male reaching five and a half feet tall and 400 pounds. The shocked human onlookers are horrified as the two primates look as if they are going to inflict serious injuries on each other. We will probably never know exactly what started this disagreement but as we join the scene, the brutal fight is escalating. This is why they are called “silverbacks.” These two adult males clearly had a problem with each other on this day! Silverback gorillas, which are always male, are so named because of their silvery hair. The gorillas in this particular footage are western lowland gorillas and while many of the gorillas are a brownish-gray color, the adult males are easily spotted by their silvery-white hair. This is a breeding program that aims to halt the decline of endangered species. It is a key participant in the Species Survival Plan® ( SSP) for gorillas. This famous zoo houses over 14,000 animals and is known all over the world for the innovative way that it approaches animal management and care. Things can really kick off in the gorilla enclosure at the zoo! This startling footage captures the moment two huge silverback gorillas fall out in a big way at St Louis Zoo in Missouri.
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