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What is a gorilla family?

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A gorilla family is a social group of mountain gorillas led by a dominant silverback and composed of adult females, juveniles, infants, and sometimes subordinate males. These family groups form the basis of mountain gorilla society.

A gorilla family is a social group of mountain gorillas led by a dominant silverback and composed of adult females, juveniles, infants, and sometimes subordinate males. These family groups form the basis of mountain gorilla society.