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Name: Subject: Themes - Endangered species

Date: Sheet: Mountain gorilla

Endangered Species: Mountain Gorilla

1 Fill in the missing information:

Scientific name: ________________________
Diet: ________________________
Size (length): ________________________
Weight: ________________________
Habitat: ________________________
Lifespan: ________________________
Main threats: ________________________

2 Use the word bank to complete the facts below:

1. Mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) are very __________________, social animals.
2. They live together in small groups called __________________.
3. Male gorillas are called __________________.
4. If a male gorilla feels threatened, they are likely to beat their __________________.
5. Mountain gorillas live high up in the tropical or subtropical __________________ in Africa.
6. They feed mainly on fruits, leaves, shoots and __________________ bark.
7. They __________________ in nests made of leaves and plants.
8. Female gorillas give birth to one __________________ every 3 to 4 years.
9. A baby gorilla begins to __________________ at 2 months old.
10. They spend 2 to 3 years riding on their mother’s __________________.
11. Mountain gorillas are __________________.
12. Their habitat is being destroyed and they are also hunted by __________________.

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