About Mountain Gorillas

Gorilla habitats and behaviour

Mountain gorillas are the largest of the primates, characterized by their thick, dark fur and prominent nostrils. Their population, which consists of just over 1,000 individuals, resides in the Virunga massif, where they inhabit the volcanic mountains and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. They represent an endangered subspecies of the eastern lowland gorillas. These social herbivores live in mountainous forests and are typically led by a dominant silverback male. Although their numbers are gradually increasing thanks to conservation initiatives, they continue to face threats from poaching, habitat destruction, and disease.

Mountain Gorilla Habitats

Mountain Gorillas are found in Africa, particularly in the Virunga Conservation Area located within the Virunga Mountains and the rainforest regions of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. The Virunga Conservation Area includes Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and Mgahinga National Park in Uganda.

View Project

Driving Traffic, Boosting Sales

Mountain Gorillas naturally have a denser coat of fur covering their bodies, and to regulate their body temperature, they need to live at higher elevations where the climate is cooler. These mountains reach a peak height of 4507 meters above sea level. This trait is what gives them the name Mountain Gorillas. The Virunga Mountains create a volcanic chain that stretches across Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda, positioned between Lake Edward and Lake Kivu.

View Project