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 Wondrous World of Wildlife highlights the zoo's western lowland gorillas and giraffes, among other animals.
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Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Of the 4,000 animals the zoo cares for, six are western lowland gorillas.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Guy, a western lowland gorilla, received hundreds of birthday cards every year.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Of the 4,000 animals at the zoo, six western lowland gorillas named Jasiri, Zuri, Yewande, Kioja, Dossi and Okabe are cared for at the zoo, according to the release.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
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Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Of the 4,000 animals the zoo cares for, six are western lowland gorillas.
—Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Guy, a western lowland gorilla, received hundreds of birthday cards every year.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Of the 4,000 animals at the zoo, six western lowland gorillas named Jasiri, Zuri, Yewande, Kioja, Dossi and Okabe are cared for at the zoo, according to the release.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Lowland gorilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lowland%20gorilla. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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