Gorillas are highly social animals, but it is common for adult males to leave their group and live alone, sometimes for years, sometimes for life.For three of the four types of gorillas, only one adult male is present: the dominant silverback. This structure naturally prompts younger males to disperse and attempt to establish their own group by attracting females from other families. However, in mountain gorillas, males can remain in their natal…
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