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Cross River Gorilla Facts: Habitat, Diet, Scientific Name, Population & Predators

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This page describes Cross River Gorilla Facts, Habitat, Diet, Scientific Name, Population, Predators, lifecycle & characteristics. ​ Cross River Gorilla Facts A subspecies of the western gorilla, the cross-river gorilla is known by its scientific name, Gorilla gorilla diehli.

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Cross River Gorilla Facts, Habitat, Diet, Scientific Name, Population & Predators

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A subspecies of the western gorilla , the cross-river gorilla is known by its scientific name, Gorilla diehli. Though they are getting harder to find, Paul Matschie named the cross-river gorilla a new species in 1904. These gorillas have black or brownish-gray fur. A dominant male serves as the group leader.

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Introducing the African Birding Beat

10,000 Birds

Approximately 2,300 bird species inhabit Africa, however as impressive as that sounds, much smaller South America boasts nearly 1,000 species more. Madagascar’s mammals are equally remarkable; over 100 species of endearing lemurs and bizarre carnivores amongst them!