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Gorillas
The largest of the primates, this ground-dwelling herbivore inhabits the forests of central west Africa. There are three subspecies. Gorilla gorilla gorilla lives in the western lowlands and Gorilla gorilla graueri resides in the eastern lowlands. The Mountain Gorilla, Gorilla beringei beringei, lives in the mountains of Central Africa.
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What are the steps in the flow of energy through living system?
I think you might be thinking of this:
Decomposers--bacteria and fungi that break down dead things into the mineral components to be consumed by the producers
Tertiary consumers--animals that eat carrion (dead things)
Secondary consumers--predators and omnivores that eat the primary consumers
Primary consumers--herbivores that eat the producers
Producers--things like plants that make their own food
What is the biggest threat to the gorilla?
The short answer to this question is humans. Poaching and deforestation are the biggest problems that gorillas face in the wild. Other than humans, gorillas have very few natural predators.
humans live in a habitat in which they create in other words we live in all habitats but we adapt and mold them to our liking with things like heaters and air conditioners paint and furniture........
What two characteristics do crayfish and annelids have in common?
Both are invrtibrates,and have advanced internal transport systems and a true coelom. Scientists also believe they have a common ancestor because both phylla contain species which produce free-swimming Trochophore Larvae (most molluscs except Cephalopods, and Class Polychaeta in Annelids).
Because the people killing them are stupid and they don't care. Unfortunately, that's the truth.
According to livescience.com, male gorillas commonly stand over 6 feet (1.83 meters), and weigh over 400 pounds (181.5 kg). Female gorillas are somewhat shorter, and weigh about half as much. There also exist claims of gorillas approaching 7 feet (2.13 meters) and 600 pounds (272 kg), though these are unverified.
No. However, a panther may take an opportunity to hunt and kill a young unguarded gorilla if and when given the chance. In most cases though, panthers prefer smaller game like monkeys, deer, taipars, etc, than taking on a full-grown male or female gorilla.
How do monkeys affect their environment?
Young monkeys play with each other, although this can sometimes be seen as fighting. Monkeys and apes of any age groom each other which is basically picking nits out of each others' fur. Apes in particular are very similar to humans so interact in similar ways as humans.
Is there any animal which lay eggs and also give milk?
Both the platypus and the echidna are egg-laying mammals. They belong to the group known as monotremes and, like all mammals, they feed their young on mothers' milk.
What things do plants and animals have that make them living?
8 things:
1. we grow and develope
2. we change over time (evolution)
3. we reproduce
4. we obtain and use energy
5. we are based on a genetic code (DNA)
6. we are made of cells
7. we respond to our environment (stimuli)
8. we maintain a stable internal environment (homeostasis: for example, we keep a regular body temp. at about 98 degrees)
Why do gorillas pound their chests?
It's a form of sign language:
It is a way to display (claim) dominance.
It is used to scare off other animals
It is a warning.
They can't talk so they do physical things to communicate.
Humans and apes and monkeys belong to what group?
mammals of course
you are so not into animals if dont know that
Jokes if you are
What do you call it when you have 9 babies at once?
Other than absolutely insane, I think the term Nonuplets is used - which means a set of nine offspring produced during a single pregnancy. Although there have been recorded pregnancies and births of nonuplets, there are no known surviving babies .... from humans, but some animals to manage to have 9 in rare cases and usually with some assistance.
Are gorillas largest arboreal animal?
Yes, Gorillas are the largest living primate and ape. If you are looking for the largest monkey that would be the Baboon.
Do horses reproduce internally or externally?
Horses are mammals and reproduce internally, and the female gives birth after a gestation period of about 335 to 340 days.
What is an animal that eats both plants and animal?
Animals that eat only meat are "carnivores."( and other living animals ) such as lions tigers etc, etc
Animals that eat only plants are "herbivores." zebras, horses.
Animals that regularly consume both meat and plants are "omnivores." humans, bears, some birds.
Which animal eats monkeys and birds?
Many animals prey on monkeys. Depending on the region and species, predators include: humans; birds of prey (harpie eagle, golden eagle); snakes (anaconda, rock pythons); small cats (ocelot, jaguarundi, lynx); and large cats (tiger, jaguar, puma, leopard).
There are also scavengers that eat meat from the carcasses of dead animals.
How loud does noise have to be before it's dangerous?
The standart norm is 130 decibells. It is said that over this limit the laudness is dangerous. In my opinion it is dangerous even over 100
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How teeth are different in plant eating and flesh eating animals?
A carnivore's teeth are long, sharp and pointed. These are tools that are useful for the task of piercing into flesh. Herbivore teeth are flat, which allows them to grind food before swallowing it.
Carnivore - meat (flesh) eater
Herbivore - plant eater
What animals give humans warts?
For many years, there has been a common saying that frogs give one warts. Warts can be acquired in many different ways, however, and handling a frog is by no means a guarantee that the person will get the condition.
