Eastern lowland gorilla

The eastern lowland gorilla, also called Grauer’s gorilla, is a subspecies of eastern gorilla native to lowland tropical forests in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Eastern gorilla: A gorilla species comprising the eastern lowland gorilla and the mountain gorilla. This species is the taxonomic group to which the eastern lowland gorilla belongs.
Gorilla diet: The plant-dominated foods consumed by gorillas, with composition varying by species, habitat, and season. Dietary flexibility helps this subspecies use varied lowland forest resources.
Grauer's gorilla conservation: Efforts to protect eastern lowland gorillas and their habitat in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. These efforts address the subspecies’ population decline and threats across its range.
Grauer's gorilla population: The estimated number and distribution of eastern lowland gorillas across their range. Survey limits and rapid declines make the subspecies’ present abundance uncertain.
Mountain gorilla: A subspecies of eastern gorilla adapted to montane forests in the Albertine Rift. It is the other living eastern gorilla subspecies, occupying higher-altitude forests.
Gorilla social structure: The organization of gorillas into groups, commonly centered on a dominant silverback and several females. Group life shapes how eastern lowland gorillas forage, reproduce, and respond to threats.
Kahuzi-Biega National Park: A protected area in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo that safeguards a major population of eastern lowland gorillas. The park contains important habitat and is central to conservation of the subspecies.
IUCN Red List: A global assessment system that classifies species’ extinction risk using published criteria. Its assessments summarize the evidence and uncertainty surrounding this subspecies’ extinction risk.
Western lowland gorilla: A subspecies of western gorilla found in forests and swamps of west-central Africa. Its name and lowland habitat can invite confusion, but it belongs to a different species.
Gorilla locomotion: The ways gorillas move, including terrestrial knuckle-walking and climbing. Its large body and forest habitat influence how it travels between feeding sites.