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Silver-back Gorillas are a very unique species. Ranging from 5 to 6 ft in height and almost 300 lbs depending on the gender. These species are typically found in Central West Africa in lowland swamp marshes or in defense forests. Silver-back Gorilla's eat only fruits and vegetables. They are very territorial, especially when they have babies with them. These gorillas get their names from their back looking like a shiny silver dime. They are endangered because of loss of habitats and illegal hunting. Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund or ( MGCF) is an organization that protects these wonderful creatures in a confined area. There are roughly 880 Silver-back Gorilla's world wide as of today. Silver-back gorilla's are Crepuscular or being active during the day. Female gorilla's can have babies when their 10 years of age and they have up to 1 offspring every 4 years.