Gorillas are herbivorous, predominantly ground-dwelling great apes that inhabit the tropical forests of equatorial Africa. The genus Gorilla is divided into two species: the eastern gorilla and the western gorilla, and either four or five subspecies.

How long do gorillas live in captivity?

In the wild, a gorilla's lifespan is around 35-40 years, but they often live longer in captivity, sometimes for over 50 years.

What is the longest living gorilla?

The oldest gorilla ever is currently 64 years old. Fatou is a western lowland gorilla and lives at Berlin Zoo. She was born in the wild in 1957 and brought to France by a sailor in 1959 before she was sent to Berlin Zoo where she has lived ever since.