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Definition of eastern gorilla

eastern gorilla

Plural:eastern gorillas
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A critically endangered species of great ape (Gorilla beringei) native to the mountainous and lowland forests of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, northwestern Rwanda, and southwestern Uganda, recognized as the largest living primate.

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"Conservationists are working tirelessly to protect the habitat of the eastern gorilla from illegal logging and poaching."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eastern gorilla. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eastern%20gorilla
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