Family: The Silverback Gorilla

By Winston D. Munnings

On 8 June 2008

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Family: The Silverback Gorilla

Gorillas are the largest member of the Ape family. Throughout Africa, they live in extended families called a Troop led by a Silverback Male. Matured males are referred to as Silverbacks because the hair on their back develops a silver-grey characteristic at about 12 years of age; after sexual maturity at age 7. Troops spend their day foraging for fruits, leaves and various plants throughout their territory.

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