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PBS

Pbs: A Conversation With Koko

For Students 9th - 10th
From the site: "It was supposed to be a short-term research project. Instead, it became a lifetime of learning. Along the way, people learned to see gorillas in a whole new light. 'A Conversation with Koko' tells the remarkable story of...
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Regents of the University of Michigan

Animal Diversity Web: Lowland Gorilla

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the Western lowland gorilla, including geographic range and habitat, physical features, behavior, lifespan, and the positive and negative economic impact they have on humans.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla, otherwise known as the western lowland gorilla.
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BBC

Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Western Gorilla

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about the western gorilla.
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Chicago Zoological Society

Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: Western Lowland Gorilla

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out more about the western lowland gorilla by browsing this resource from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, family dynamics, and communication.