Gorilla Quiz

What is the scientific classification order of gorillas?

• Primates

• Carnivora

• Rodentia

• Cetacea

Answer explanation

Gorillas belong to the scientific classification order of Primates.

Which explorer's history is associated with the word 'gorilla'?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hanno the Navigator

• Vasco da Gama

• Marco Polo

Answer explanation

Hanno the Navigator's history is associated with the word 'gorilla' as he encountered them during his exploration of the African coast.

What is the primary diet of gorillas?

• Insectivorous

• Omnivorous

• Carnivorous

• Herbivorous

Answer explanation

Gorillas are primarily herbivorous, meaning their main diet consists of plants and fruits.

What is the average lifespan of gorillas in the wild?

• 10-15 years

• 50-60 years

• 20-25 years

• 35-40 years

Answer explanation

The average lifespan of gorillas in the wild is 35-40 years, making the correct answer choice 35-40 years.

Which subspecies of gorilla is classified as Endangered rather than Critically Endangered?

• Eastern lowland gorilla

• Western lowland gorilla

• Cross River gorilla

• Mountain gorilla

Answer explanation

The Mountain gorilla is classified as Endangered rather than Critically Endangered, making it the correct choice among the given subspecies.

What is the primary method of locomotion for gorillas?

• Swimming

• Knuckle-walking

• Bipedal walking

• Brachiation

Answer explanation

Gorillas primarily use knuckle-walking as their method of locomotion, not swimming, bipedal walking, or brachiation.

What is the estimated population of western gorillas in the wild?

• 100,000

• 50,000

• 5,000

• 316,000

Answer explanation

The estimated population of western gorillas in the wild is 316,000, as stated in the correct answer choice.

Which of the following is NOT a threat to gorilla survival?

• Overpopulation

• Disease

• Habitat destruction

• Poaching

Answer explanation

Overpopulation is NOT a threat to gorilla survival because they are actually facing a decline in population due to other threats like disease, habitat destruction, and poaching.

What is the name given to the leader of a gorilla troop?

• Silverback

• Alpha

• Matriarch

• Patriarch

Answer explanation

The correct name given to the leader of a gorilla troop is Silverback, as they are typically adult males with a distinctive silver-colored back.

Which gorilla species has the darkest fur?

• Eastern lowland gorilla

• Cross River gorilla

• Western lowland gorilla

• Mountain gorilla

Answer explanation

The Mountain gorilla species has the darkest fur among the gorilla species.