The main priority for location is a good food supply. Gorilla habitat includes sea level forests in central Africa and up to 4,000m mountains in the east. Diet Gorillas are entirely vegetarian, eating plants and fruits. Chimps forage in groups and hunt co-operatively for monkeys and young antelope. Adaptations Great apes are perceptive, inventive and able to assess and learn from situations.
Males are larger and stronger than females, with bigger canine teeth.
Behaviour Intelligent apes can solve complex problems, pass information from one generation to the nest, and make and use tools. Society Chimp communities of over 100 individuals and gorilla families are both led by dominant males. Chimp hierarchy constantly changes and rank depends on personality as much as strength. Chimps and gorillas spend hours grooming friends and family. Newborn apes rely on their mothers for milk and depend on their care for five years.