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Are the silverback gorillas in extinction?
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.
Is the silverback the leader of the gorillas?
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.
What is the diet of a silverback gorilla?
The silverback gorilla, which is simply a mature male of the species (whichever one that is under consideration), is the same as it is for any other gorilla in the vicinity of that family. The gorilla is essentially an herbivore, and different gorillas will eat different plants found in the region they inhabit. Use the link to the related question to learn more.
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Silverback gorilla average number of offspring?
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.
Is there any animal species that has no females?
All animal species have male as well as female species.
Where in the worlld do silverback gorillas live?
Gorillas live in the rainforests and subtropical forests in Africa. The term Silverback refers to a male gorilla having reached an age of maturity which becomes visibly distinctive in a silvery-grey coloring that appears on the back of the gorilla.
What breed of money is called a silverback?
The Silverback is a breed of Adult male Gorilla, also the largest of the primates, the Silverback habitat is forestry in Africa and they are the second closest living relatives to human.
Do male or famale grow antlers?
its mostly male in animal species.
A stag is the male of which of these animal species?
Red Deer
A stag is a male of which of these animal species?
Red Deer
Are the silverback gorillas in extinction?
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.
Which is the strongest gorillla?
Male silverback gorillas are extremely strong and threatening if need be.
What is an 8 letter animal that the male species are giving birth instead of the female species?
Seahorse
Which animal is very fighter?
There are plenty such as the Tasmanian devil, the lion, and the Silverback Gorilla.
Do male gorillas have silver backs?
The silverback gorilla is a mature male of the species, and it will be some 11 or 12 years old. Consider that as people age, their hair goes grey or silver. The same applies to the old male gorilla. It's that simple. The silverback is not a separate species or an animal that has mutated. For instance, a lowland gorilla is a lowland gorilla, whether it is a 2-year old female or a 13-year old silverback male at the head of the family.Adult Gorillas are known as silver backs due to the silver hair they develop when they reach adult hood
In the animal kingdom what is the difference between a silvertip and a silverback?
One is a grizzly and the other is a gorilla
