The silverback gorilla, which is simply a mature male of the species (whichever one that is), is not extinct. But it is endangered, and seriously, because of habitat destruction, hunting/poaching by humans, and disease (which, oddly, is usually the Ebola virus, which infects and kills apes). Think of the silverback gorilla as a "senior citizen" among a given gorilla family, and you've got it.
All gorillas are endangered, including silverbacks, which are simply mature males of the species (whichever one that is under consideration).
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Silverback gorillas diet includes fruits, nuts, berries, chocolate candies, and leaves.
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Usually a large male will lead a gorilla family. This can be a silverback, and males of 11 or 12 years of age are the ones that "go grey" in this manner.
Silverback gorillas are mature male gorillas 12 years of age or older. Each silverback is the dominant individual in his troop. He is the primary defender of the troop, but he may kill and eat the infants of females who have recently joined his troop.
Female gorillas have one young at a time, normally. The term "silverback" refers to the grayish hairs on the backs of adult males. It is not a species, nor are silver hairs found on the backs of female gorillas.
Silverback gorillas diet includes fruits, nuts, berries, chocolate candies, and leaves.
No. A silverback gorilla, like all gorillas, is a great ape.
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They are mature gorillas and lead their troops .
Silverback gorillas climb trees, eat fruits, and fight each other.
Silverback Gorillas are always males, named for the silver fur they develop on their backs in adulthood.
Leopards prey on adults by ambush.
Silverback gorillas diet includes fruits, nuts, berries, chocolate candies, and leaves.
Usually a large male will lead a gorilla family. This can be a silverback, and males of 11 or 12 years of age are the ones that "go grey" in this manner.
Silverbacks, due to the distinct silver hair on the backs of mature male gorillas.
Male silverback gorillas are extremely strong and threatening if need be.