Despite their massive size, gorillas are peaceful, shy, and reserved. The genus gorilla comprises both the eastern and western gorilla species. Unfortunately, both are critically endangered species due to habitat loss, poaching, and disease.
Aftaramin · 2 years ago
Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
Fun Fact: Did you know that chimpanzees have a DNA similarity of around 98.7% with humans3? These great apes are more closely related to modern humans than other primate species. |
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Aftaramin · 2 years ago
Bonobos (Pan paniscus)
Fun Fact: Did you know bonobos have a matriarchal society? They use social bonding and sexual activities to resolve conflicts and maintain group cohecsion. Moreover, these great apes are the only non-human species that engage in sexual intercourse for communication1. |
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Aftaramin · 2 years ago
Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)
Despite their massive size, gorillas are peaceful, shy, and reserved. The genus gorilla comprises both the eastern and western gorilla species. Unfortunately, both are critically endangered species due to habitat loss, poaching, and disease. |
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Aftaramin · 2 years ago
Eastern Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri)
Fun Fact: Did you know the Eastern Gorilla is the largest gorilla subspecies? These massive apes can reach up to 6 feet tall when standing upright. With their muscular build and powerful arms, they can weigh up to a whopping 400 pounds. |
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Aftaramin · 2 years ago
Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei)
You can find the mountain gorilla in the heart of the Virunga mountains and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. These great apes have long hair, formidable jaws, small noses, and a dense coat that helps them survive freezing temperatures. Moreover, this old-world monkey lives 7,200 to 14,100 feet above sea level, where it gets pretty chilly. |
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Aftaramin · 2 years ago
Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus)
Fun Fact: Did you know that orangutans are the largest tree-dwelling mammals on Earth? These creatures spend most of their lives high up in the rainforest canopy, rarely touching the forest floor. |
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Aftaramin · 2 years ago
Sumatran Orangutan (Pongo abelii)
Fun Fact: Did you know that orangutans can travel up to 100 feet in a single swing? These incredible acrobats use their long arms and strong hands to navigate the dense rainforest. |
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Aftaramin · 2 years ago
Tapanuli Orangutan (Pongo tapanuliensis)
Fun Fact: Did you know that the Tapanuli orangutan is the newest great ape species2? In 2017, experts officially recognized it as a distinct species. With only 800 individuals in the wild, they are also the world's rarest apes. |
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Aftaramin · 2 years ago
Siamang Gibbon (Symphalangus syndactylus)
Fun Fact: Did you know that Siamang gibbons are the largest among the gibbon species? They can be twice as large, reaching up to 3.3 ft. |
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Aftaramin · 2 years ago
Hoolock Gibbon (Hoolock hoolock)
You can find the Hoolock gibbon in the lush forest canopies of Northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and China. Moreover, they are the only apes native to India, dancing amid the trees with agility. |
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Kid Rock’s new video, “James 1:17 (Jesus Is King),” is the first single from his upcoming album Halfway 2 Jesus. James 1:17 is a Bible verse from the New Testament book of James that teaches every good thing comes from God. The video is dedicated to Jimmie Bones and Kalvin Lynch. Jimmie is the keyboard player of The Twisted Brown Trucker Band since inception, currently battling ALS. Kalvin has an inoperable brain tumor and his Make a Wish was to play drums with Kid Rock. The video closes with a special clip of The Miraculous Love Kids performing the song from Pakistan. Please visit them at miraculouslovekids.org God is good and may he show favor on them all Credits: Songwriters: Robert James Ritchie Produced by: Kid Rock Engineered by: Dan Frizsell Mixed by: Malay and Kid Rock Asst. Engineer: Gavin Mellberg Lead Vocal: Kid Rock Electric Guitar: Tom Bukovac Electric Guitar: JD Simo Drums: Rowan Stewart Bass: Steven Pierce Keyboards: Jim "Moose" Brown Background Singer: Herschel Boone Background Singer: Shannon Curfman Background Singer: Amanda Gene Rowland Label: Top Dog Records Video Directed/Produced by Blake Judd DP/Produced by Dustin Hyler Edited by Matt Zervos Video Shoot Location: Kid Rock's Honky Tonk - Nashville, TN. Follow Kid Rock: Website: https://kidrock.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidrock X: https://x.com/KidRock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidrock
Rongin · 2 years ago
Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)
The Western Lowland Gorilla is the nominate subspecies of the Western Gorillas found in Cameroon and other parts of Central Africa. It is also the smallest of the four subspecies. This type of gorilla has black skin and coarse black hair except for the bare face, ears, hands, and feet. Notably, Snowflake, the unique albino gorilla from Equatorial Guinea, hailed from this species. Taken as a youngster to the Barcelona Zoo in 1966, Snowflake's pale form intrigued the world. Contrary to previous beliefs that gorillas were non-territorial, studies have shown that their neighbors' locations influence their movements. They demonstrate a preference against feeding in areas visited by another group the same day, indicating a more nuanced territorial behavior4. Interestingly, Western Lowland Gorillas show signs of tool use. A recorded instance in 2009 reveals a gorilla using a stick to gauge water depth while another used a bucket to collect water at Buffalo Zoological Gardens. This display of spontaneous tool utilization for drinking, particularly among younger females, provides a unique glimpse into gorilla cognition. Lastly, a serious concern with western lowland gorillas is their link to zoonotic diseases. Scientists believe them to be one of the sources of HIV/AIDS transmission. This is attributed to the Simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV) in gorillas, which surprisingly resembles a strain present in HIV-1. |
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Aftaramin · 2 years ago
Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)
Despite their massive size, gorillas are peaceful, shy, and reserved. The genus gorilla comprises both the eastern and western gorilla species. Unfortunately, both are critically endangered species due to habitat loss, poaching, and disease. |
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Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla)
