Silverback Gorilla

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:lion
gptkbp:can_live_with offspring
multiple females
gptkbp:communicates_by vocalizations
body language
chest beating
gptkbp:conservationStatus endangered
gptkbp:diet herbivorous
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature silver hair on back
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Central_Africa
gptkb:Eastern_Africa
gptkbp:height 1.5-1.8 meters
gptkbp:heldBy adult male gorilla
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Silverback Gorilla
gptkbp:leader gorilla troop
gptkbp:lifespan 35-40 years in the wild
gptkbp:notableExample Koko (famous gorilla, though not a silverback)
gptkbp:rarely has more than one silverback per group
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Eastern_Lowland_Gorilla
gptkb:Mountain_Gorilla
gptkb:Western_Lowland_Gorilla
gptkbp:role_in_group mediates conflicts
protects group
makes decisions
gptkbp:scientificName Gorilla beringei (Eastern), Gorilla gorilla (Western)
gptkbp:sexual_maturity_age about 12 years
gptkbp:threats gptkb:disease
habitat loss
poaching
gptkbp:weight 140-200 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sheek_Louch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6