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Jan 6, 2024
How Much Does a Silverback Gorilla Weigh?
Short answer: A silverback is a mature adult male gorilla, not a separate species. Adult male weight varies by taxon and individual. Smithsonian reports that western lowland adult…

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Conservation status per the IUCN Red List.