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What makes mountain gorillas different from other gorillas?

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Mountain gorillas have thicker fur than lowland gorillas because they live at high elevations where temperatures are cooler. They are generally larger, more robust, and adapted to life in mountainous forests. Their social structure, intelligence, and close genetic relationship to humans make them particularly fascinating…

Mountain gorillas have thicker fur than lowland gorillas because they live at high elevations where temperatures are cooler. They are generally larger, more robust, and adapted to life in mountainous forests. Their social structure, intelligence, and close genetic relationship to humans make them particularly fascinating to observe.