# Mountain Gorilla

> With only about 1,000 individuals remaining, the mountain gorilla is one of our closest relatives. Encountering a gorilla family in their misty forest home is profoundly moving.

- **Type:** animal
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//wildlife/mountain-gorilla
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-20

## Key facts
- **Scientific Name:** Gorilla beringei beringei
- **Category:** Primate
- **Habitat:** Montane forest, bamboo forest
- **Diet:** Herbivore
- **Conservation Status:** Endangered
- **Sighting Chance:** High

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