Facts about Silverback Gorilla

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   Opposing thumbs on their hands allow silverback gorillas to have a precise grip strength exceeding 1,300 pounds of force per square inch.

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   A silverback gorilla's DNA is approximately 98% identical to that of humans, making gorillas one of our closest living relatives.

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   Knuckle-walking is the primary locomotion method of silverback gorillas, who support their weight on the knuckles of their forelimbs while moving on the ground.

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   Silverback gorillas live in social groups called troops, typically led by a single dominant male who makes decisions about movement, feeding, and group safety.

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   Adult male silverback gorillas can weigh up to around 200 kilograms, making them the largest living primates on Earth.

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   The silverback gorilla earns its name from the distinctive patch of silver-gray hair that develops on an adult male's back as it reaches maturity.

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