The amazing fact about mountain gorillas| Mum and Dad Uganda Tours
The amazing fact about mountain gorillas, Mountain gorillas they are easily seen from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is nestled in the south western part of Uganda covering three districts namely Kisoro, Kanungu and Rubina, gorillas also live in the hidden gem of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park located in the south western region of Kisoro district bordering with Rwanda Democratic Republic of Congo
Below are some of the notable amazing facts about mountain gorilla
Mountain gorillas diet#The amazing fact about mountain gorillas
According to the current research made it is alleged that these mountain gorillas spend most of their time eating and to the 
greater extent their diet is almost 85% made up several plant species of leaves, stems, buds, flowers, roots among other
However, to the smaller extent they also feed on insect’s ants, snail species among others these are their source of protein supplement these creatures are really seen taking water direct because they feed on the green vegetation that contain the moisture this keeps their body hydrated.
Mountain gorillas share 98% of human beings DNA
These creatures share their DNA with human beings this is truly evidenced by the similar characteristics shared mountain gorillas they can easily get affected with human diseases such as colds; flue worms all these disorders can lead to their death. These gentle apes share the same gestation period with human beings they are very intelligent creatures witnessed by how they use different tools in the wilderness as well as the way how they use their communication skill to express their motion admits each other.
Mountain gorilla population#The amazing fact about mountain gorillas
According to the current research made by the Uganda wildlife Authority it’s alleged that Uganda has more than half of the world’s mountain gorilla population estimated to be around 500 individuals however the total global population of gorillas now exceeds 1000 individuals.
The pearl of Africa owns a subspecies of the Eastern gorillas it is alleged that there 459 individuals in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and 604 gorillas are call Mgahinga Gorilla National Park a home. The population census of mountain gorillas is done with the main aim to determine the current number of gorillas in their families.
The age span of mountain gorillas
It is believed that mountain gorillas can live in the wilderness between the age of 35 to 40 years a female gorilla reaches the sexually maturity age at eight years old and the male gorilla is sexually mature at 13 years old.
Mountain gorillas communicate.
When it comes to communication Gorillas make use of all the five senses like for human’s beings, using both verbal and nonverbal forms although some communicate differently like a silver back make distinct sound like that of a young gorilla.
Their way of passing on information is always a learned behavior from others they make use of their sounds by producing voices grunts, quietness, chortle, screams, roar, hoot, chest beats, grumbles, they also sing as a way of imparting information of happiness, enjoyment, satisfaction danger to mention but a few, others
The appearance of mountain gorillas
When you keenly look at these beautiful creatures they look some how alike to human beings, they posses a distinct nose prints their body is covered with the thick fur that helps them to survive in the place of safety
The fully grown male mountain gorilla can weigh up to almost 150-200 kilograms and the female adult gorilla weighs usually between 70 kilograms to 100 kilogram and a young gorilla weighs between 4 kilograms to 5 kilograms.
In conclusion
These mountain gorillas inhabit in areas with high altitude montane and bamboo forests between 8000- 13000 feet (1400m to 3800) meters surrounded by the lush vegetation species. Pay a visit to the homes of these creatures and have a once-time life experience in the wilderness feel free to carry your portable cameras to capture moments.