lowland gorilla

noun

: either of two gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla or G. beringei graueri) that inhabit lowland rainforests of west central Africa

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According to a press release from the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo published on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2-year-old western lowland gorilla Eyare died on the morning of Nov. 12 after a keeper accidentally activated a door while trying to separate Eyare from other gorillas in her enclosure. —

Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024 The zoo noted in a statement that the silverback is acclimating as the leader of his family troop, which includes the zoo's female western lowland gorillas, Dotty and Nadami. —

Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2024 The Wondrous World of Wildlife highlights the zoo's western lowland gorillas and giraffes, among other animals. —

Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024 Of the 4,000 animals the zoo cares for, six are western lowland gorillas. —

Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lowland gorilla

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1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lowland gorilla was in 1927

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“Lowland gorilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lowland%20gorilla. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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