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Classification
The scientific name for this animal is Gorilla Berengei Berengei, although the common name used for this animal is the Mountain Gorilla.
Physical Characteristics
This animal has an outer layer of brownish fur, also a red auburn patch on the crown. This is a common mammal which has two eyes, two legs and two arms. This is the largest of the apes. A full grown male is usually called a Silverback because of the silver like color on thier back.

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