lowland gorilla
noun
: either of two gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla or G. beringei graueri) that inhabit lowland rainforests of west central Africa
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During a visit to the Congo Expedition exhibit, patrons can spot tropical rainforest-dwelling creatures like the okapi and western lowland gorilla, while the Asia Quest zone draws crowds in droves thanks to residents like the Asian elephant, Amur tiger and Pallas’ cat.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
An estimated 180 western lowland gorillas have reportedly reside in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park in the Republic of Congo in Central Africa alongside Elephants and chimpanzees.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
Western lowland gorillas originate in central and western Africa and are critically endangered.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2025
Western lowland gorillas in the wild typically live between 30 and 40 years, according to the Smithsonian.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 16 July 2024
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
An estimated 180 western lowland gorillas have reportedly reside in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park in the Republic of Congo in Central Africa alongside Elephants and chimpanzees.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 17 Apr. 2025
Western lowland gorillas originate in central and western Africa and are critically endangered.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2025
Western lowland gorillas in the wild typically live between 30 and 40 years, according to the Smithsonian.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 16 July 2024
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“Lowland gorilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lowland%20gorilla. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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