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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.

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Are mountain gorillas silverback gorillas the same?

Mountain gorillas and silverback gorillas are not the same, but they are closely related. Mountain gorillas are a subspecies of the eastern gorilla, specifically found in the Virunga Mountains of Central Africa. The term "silverback" refers to adult male gorillas, regardless of their subspecies, characterized by the silver hair on their backs that develops with maturity. Thus, while all silverback gorillas can be mountain gorillas, not all mountain gorillas are silverbacks, as females and younger males do not have this distinctive feature.


Is a silverback gorilla a monkey?

No. A silverback gorilla, like all gorillas, is a great ape.


Where did silverback gorillas originate from?

Africa


What part of the world do silverback gorillas live in?

They are mature gorillas and lead their troops .


What can a silverback gorilla do?

Silverback gorillas climb trees, eat fruits, and fight each other.


Can you give a sentence for the word submissive?

the young dog was submissive to the leader of the pack


Are there female silverback gorrilas?

Silverback Gorillas are always males, named for the silver fur they develop on their backs in adulthood.


Who are the silverback gorillas enemy?

Leopards prey on adults by ambush.


What do silverbacks gorillas eat?

Silverback gorillas diet includes fruits, nuts, berries, chocolate candies, and leaves.


What do silverback gorillas eat?

Silverback gorillas are primarily herbivores, feeding on a diet consisting mainly of fruits, leaves, shoots, and stems. Occasionally, they may also consume insects and small animals. Their diet varies depending on the availability of food in their habitat.


What are father gorillas called?

Silverbacks, due to the distinct silver hair on the backs of mature male gorillas.


Which gorillas are silver backs?

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.