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The '''gorilla''', the largest of the living primates, is a ground-dwelling omnivore that inhabits the forests of Africa. Gorillas are divided into two species and (under debate as of 2006) either four or five subspecies.
The '''gorilla''', the largest of the living primates, is a ground-dwelling omnivore that inhabits the forests of Africa. Gorillas are divided into two species and (under debate as of 2006) either four or five subspecies.
Its DNA is possibly 97%-98% identical to that of a human's according to some theoretical work.
Its DNA is possibly 97%-98% identical to that of a human's according to some theoretical work.
Attempts have been made to teach a gorilla named Koko a form of sign language, the success of which is debatable but nonetheless fascinating.
==References in popular culture==
==References in popular culture==
The gorilla is the mascot of Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas.
The gorilla is the mascot of Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas.