Gorillas reach sexual maturity at 13 years with hairs on their backs and shoulders turning silver-grey hence becoming silverback. See Silverback Gorillas in a day: 1 Day Gorilla Trekking UgandaĪt what Age is a male gorilla considered a Silverback?
SILVER BACK WEIGHT PATCH
Besides the silver-grey patch on its back, a mature male gorilla can be distinguished by its massive body size as well as larger head compared to the females. When a male gorilla reaches maturity, it develops a silver-grey patch of hair on its back and shoulders, reaching to the hills.Ī male gorilla between the juvenile and mature stage of growth is known as a “blackback”. Regardless of sub-species, a mature male gorilla is known as a silverback and we shall discover why it was named so. There are only two known species of gorillas (the Eastern and western gorillas), which are also sub-divided into two species (mountain and Eastern lowland gorillas being sub-species of the Eastern gorillas while western lowland and Cross River gorillas being sub-species of Western gorillas. The 5 facts about Silverback gorillas are about their size, strength, height, diet and location. Silverback Gorillas are not separate species of gorillas as most travelers are meant to believe, but are rather “mature male gorillas”. Silverback Gorillas are the largest primates and the biggest gorilla on Earth. 9 Days Uganda Wildlife and Primates Safari.7 Days Uganda Wildlife and Primates Safari.6 Days Uganda Primates and Cultural Tour.6 Days Uganda Chimpanzees and Big Five Tour.5 Days Uganda Safari (Mabamba, Jinja and Murchison Falls).5 Days Uganda Gorilla and Cultural Tour.5 Days Uganda Primates and Wildlife Safari.5 Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari.4 Days Queen Elizabeth National Park Safari.3 Days Gorilla Habituation Experience Safari.3 Days Uganda Fishing Safari in Lake Mburo.
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