Definition

Noun: * Eastern Lowland Gorilla: A subspecies of gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri) native to the lowland tropical rainforests of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is one of the two subspecies of the Eastern Gorilla. * Mountain Gorilla: A critically endangered subspecies of gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) found in the volcanic mountains of Central Africa, specifically in the Virunga Mountains and the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Usage Notes

• The term 'Gorilla gorilla beringei' is an older, superseded scientific name. In modern taxonomy, the correct genus for the Eastern Gorilla is . This entry reflects the name as it appears in the WordNet database.
• It is a formal, scientific term used primarily in zoology, conservation biology, and academic contexts.
• In general usage, the common names "Eastern Lowland Gorilla" (for ) and "Mountain Gorilla" (for ) are more frequently used.

Examples

• Scientific Context:
  • The study focused on the behavioral ecology of Gorilla gorilla beringei in its natural habitat.
  • Conservation efforts for Gorilla gorilla beringei have increased due to habitat loss.
• General/Conservation Context:
  • The Gorilla gorilla beringei is listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List.
  • Tourism revenue helps fund the protection of the Gorilla gorilla beringei populations.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to represent the challenges of wildlife conservation in conflict zones.
  • The plight of the Gorilla gorilla beringei has become a symbol for conservation in a region plagued by instability.

Variants and Related Words

• Eastern Gorilla (): The current accepted species name encompassing both subspecies.
• Mountain Gorilla (): The subspecies inhabiting high-altitude forests.
• Grauer's Gorilla / Eastern Lowland Gorilla (): The subspecies inhabiting lowland forests.
• Western Gorilla (): The other species of gorilla, which includes the Western Lowland and Cross River gorillas.

Synonyms

• Eastern Gorilla
• Mountain Gorilla (for the subspecies)
• Grauer's Gorilla (for the subspecies)

Related Phrases & Terms

• Critically Endangered: The official conservation status of this species.
• Great Ape: The biological family () to which gorillas belong.
• Habitat Fragmentation: A primary threat to the survival of .

Noun

1. gorilla of Kivu highlands