The western lowland gorilla, a subspecies of the western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla), is the most numerous and widely distributed of all gorilla species. Despite this, its population has been in sharp decline due to a combination of human-induced threats, including habitat destruction, illegal hunting, and infectious diseases. These magnificent primates primarily inhabit the dense rainforests, swampy … Continue reading The Western Lowland Gorilla A Gentle Giant of the Forest