Definition

1. Noun:
   • A subspecies of eastern gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei): The "mountain gorilla" is a specific type of gorilla found in the high-altitude forests of the Virunga Mountains in Central Africa and in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
   • A critically endangered great ape: It refers to one of the two populations of the eastern gorilla, distinguished by its longer, thicker fur and adaptation to colder, mountainous regions.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Conservation efforts are crucial for the survival of the mountain gorilla.
  • Researchers observed a family of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

Advanced Usage

• "to be a mountain gorilla": to be an individual of this specific subspecies.
  • The silverback we saw was a true mountain gorilla, with its distinctive coat.

Variants and Related Words

• Gorilla (n): The broader genus, which includes the western gorilla and the eastern gorilla.
• Eastern gorilla (n): The species () to which the mountain gorilla belongs.
• Silverback (n): A mature male gorilla, typically the leader of a group; this term applies to mountain gorillas as well.

Synonyms

• Gorilla beringei beringei: The scientific name.

Related Phrases

• Mountain gorilla conservation: The specific field of work aimed at protecting this subspecies.
• Mountain gorilla trekking: The tourist activity of hiking to observe these animals in the wild.

Noun

1. gorilla of Kivu highlands