100 men versus a gorilla

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/100-men-versus-a-gorilla

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Genus: Gorilla; Species: Gorilla gorilla (Western Gorilla), Gorilla beringei (Eastern Gorilla)
2. What is the conservation status?Critically Endangered (both Western and Eastern Gorilla species)

Thought Experiment: A hypothetical scenario used to explore the implications of a concept or principle, often without empirical testing.
Silverback: An adult male gorilla, typically over 12 years old, characterized by the silver-gray hair on its back and hips.
Herbivore: An animal that feeds on plants, including leaves, stems, fruits, and roots.
Critically Endangered: A classification by the IUCN indicating an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.