The silverback gorilla is the largest and most powerful primate on Earth, weighing up to 200 kilograms and standing nearly 1.8 meters tall. With an estimated lifting strength over 800 kilograms and a bite force strong enough to crush bone, silverbacks are built for dominance. These apex herbivores use massive canines, explosive muscle power, and raw intimidation to control their territory and protect their troop. Despite their calm and intelligent nature, a fully grown silverback is one of the m

In the Congo, a vital mission is underway to help save gorillas from extinction. Silverback premieres Wednesday, October 23 at 8/7c on PBS. | Nature | PBS

Silverback #mountaingorillas are enormous animals with awesome power and strength!!! Here is our encounter of a #silverbackgorilla demonstration his abilities🌳🦍 📍On a #gorillatrekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, #Uganda Encounter Uganda's Majestic Mountain Gorillas on a Journey into the Heart of the #bwindiimpenetrableforest. A trek into the misty rainforests of Uganda offers a rare and unforgettable encounter with these gentle giants. #MountainGorillas, one of the rarest & m

Who said #mountaingorilla #silverback can't climb trees?🌳🦍 #silverbackgorilla do not often move above the ground because of their great weight, but even they will climb high into fruiting trees & succulent leaves if the branches can carry their weight. This gigantic silverback feels like he's on the moon🌍 Unforgettable encounter, magical moment sighting this enormous & rare gentle giant of the forest in it's natural habitat🌳🦍🌿🍀 Explore this and more on your #gorillatrekking encounter with

#Silverback gorillas rare fight in stable families, but when they do, they fight vigorously, causing fatal injuries that sometimes lead to death🦍🦍🌿 Why do #silverbackgorilla fights??? 🦍 Group dominance: Silverback gorillas normally fight when one of the male silverbacks in the group wants to take over the dominance of the group. 🦍 Silverbacks of different groups: Silverback mountain gorillas sometimes fight when two gorilla groups meet; they feel threatened, and the silverbacks start fighti