Western gorilla

The lowland gorilla is a hefty ape that lives in the forests of central Africa. Males can weigh as much as two adult humans put together. Their fur tends to be a lighter shade than their eastern cousins.

• Males reach weights of about 168 kilograms (370 pounds).
• Their fur is noticeably paler than other gorilla species.
• They live only in the midwest African region, separate from eastern gorillas.