lowland gorilla

noun

: either of two gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla or G. beringei graueri) that inhabit lowland rainforests of west central Africa

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The new $66 million setup, which encompasses nearly three acres, will include two indoor habitats (one of which is viewable by the public) and four outdoor habitats for western lowland gorillas, Bornean orangutans and several monkey species. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025 Western lowland gorillas have suffered population declines due to disease, poaching and habitat loss in the Congo Basin, according to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025 Azizi was brought here to become the the leader of a family troop consisting of two female western lowland gorillas, Dotty and Nadami. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024 The death of a 2-year-old western lowland gorilla at a Canadian zoo earlier this month was found to be the result of human error, the zoo announced. Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for lowland gorilla

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First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lowland gorilla was in 1927

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“Lowland gorilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lowland%20gorilla. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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