The gorilla is a mammal. It lives in tropical rainforests in central Africa. Its home is warm and rainy.
The gorilla eats leaves, stems and fruit. It lives in a group led by a large adult male called a silverback.
The gorilla has long, strong arms. These help it climb and walk on its knuckles. It is about 1.8 meters tall when standing.
Baby gorillas are called infants. An infant rides on its mother's back until it is about three years old.