One of the major treats to the Gorillas is habitat loss. Because of the rich soil in the Virungas, Farmers are destroying the Gorilla's habitat to plant crops. The other major threat to Gorillas is poaching. Poachers kill the Gorillas for their hands, feet, heads, and fur, which sell for very large amounts of money. The Mountain Gorillas are vegetarians which eat a variety of plants.
Gorillas are huge with a short, thick, trunk and a broad chest and shoulders.
Their ears and eyes look small compared to their large head. The muzzle is black, shiny, and hairless. Gorillas have large, sharp, canine teeth and a crown of muscle and hair on top of their heads that makes their heads seem even larger. They differ from other gorillas because they have longer silky hair, larger jaws and teeth, smaller nose, and shorter arms. Contrary to former beliefs, Mountain Gorillas are not ferocious and treacherous.