Like Human DNA - Gorillas are one of the closest living relatives having 95% to 99% of human DNA.Ĭarry their Weight - Gorillas walk in squares (all fours) and use knuckles to lift their heads and wounds.Įxpression - The gorilla has been observed to express feelings of sadness and compassion in other primates, including humans. We shouldn’t be surprised though - Gorillas are some of our closest relatives and they share 95% of their DNA with humans. Scientists have shown that gorillas live in complex social groups, showing a unique personality, look, and expressing feelings of sadness and empathy. Also, these facts will bring some light on whether they are both the same or different? FACTS ABOUT GORILLAS But are they the same? Well, we will discuss it later in this blog.įirst, I want to let you know the facts about Gorillas and Chimpanzees that will amaze you. With the word Chimpanzees, I remember that both Chimpanzees and gorillas are mostly considered to be the same. Gorilla DNA is very similar to humans, from 95 to 99% depending on the content, and they are the closest human family after Chimpanzees and Bonobos. The Gorilla is the largest living primate.
The genus Gorilla is divided into two species: eastern gorillas and western gorillas, and four or five subspecies. Gorillas are land animals, most of the largest forest apes that live in tropical rainforests in central Africa.
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