The Gorilla Society : Mountain gorillas are some of the most endangered species that are most sought for most especially on a safari into the Pearl of Africa, sightseers travel from far and near to see to it that they to have a thrilling moments spent with the gorillas.
These magnificent creatures are one of the main attractions for tourists visiting Uganda, offering a unique opportunity for gorilla trekking experiences and this is due to the Conservation efforts in Uganda for protecting these gorillas and their habitats.
Mountain gorillas can be observed on a gorilla safari into the pearl of Africa from specifically two national parks which are most famous for gorilla safaris and habituation.
The two famous national parks for gorilla safaris and habituation include; bwindi impenetrable national park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and these are the only destinations in Uganda where these endangered species resides, open for all sightseers to venture and spend some time with.
The best time to sight these endangered species is during the dry season. Usually in the months of June to September and December to February. During these months that’s when the trekking trails are easily accessible and there can be less rainfall in the park. During the dry season that’s when the vegetation in the forest can be thin and short hence giving the trekkers the best room for easy sighting of the gorillas in their habitants.
In this article we bring to you some of the facts that make mountain gorillas to be very unique and special species that attract sightseers to come and marvel at as they get to learn more about the country.
Facts about gorillas
Gorillas are the largest primates: Gorillas are the largest living primates, with males typically weighing between 300 to 450 pounds (135 to 200 kilograms) and standing up to 5.6 feet (1.7 meters) tall when upright.
Gorillas are highly intelligent: Gorillas exhibit advanced cognitive abilities, including problem-solving, tool usage, and communication through vocalizations, facial expressions, and body language.
They live in family groups: Gorillas typically live in cohesive family groups called troops or bands, led by a dominant male known as a silverback. These groups usually consist of multiple females and their offspring.
Gorillas have a slow reproductive rate: Female gorillas typically give birth to one offspring at a time after a gestation period of about 8.5 months. Young gorillas, called infants, are dependent on their mothers for several years.
There are two species of gorillas: There are two species of gorillas: the eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei) and the western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla). Each species is further divided into two subspecies: eastern gorillas include the mountain gorilla and the eastern lowland gorilla, while western gorillas include the western lowland gorilla and the Cross River gorilla.
These are some of the few facts about mountain gorilla that sightseers deserves to know about these endangered species and tourists visiting Uganda often participate in guided treks to observe these gorillas in their natural habitat, contributing to conservation efforts through tourism revenue.
