Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

human vs Western Gorilla

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

human

human

1.9 m

Human

1.75 m

Western Gorilla

Western Gorilla

1.8 m

humanWestern Gorilla
Weight45–90 kg68–270 kg
Length1.5–1.9 m1.2–1.8 m
Height1.5–1.9 m–
Top Speed45 km/h40 km/h
Lifespan60–120 yrs35–50 yrs
Gestation280 days257 days
Offspring1–3 1–1
DietOmnivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernCritically Endangered
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentSedentary
HabitatForest, Wetland, Mountain, Coast, Tundra, Taiga, Ocean, Grassland, Farmland, Garden, Urban, Heathland, Woodland, Rocky Cliffs, Desert, Savanna, Rainforest, Mangrove, Reef, River, LakeRainforest, Forest
RegionsNordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, Oceania, AntarcticaAfrica
FamilyHominidaeHominidae
OrderPrimatesPrimates