The Western Lowland Gorilla is a subspecies of the western gorilla. It is found in the lowland rainforests of central Africa. Interestingly, they are among the largest living primates! They are 6 feet tall when standing on their hind legs and can weigh up to 550 pounds. Their natural habitat includes swampy and dense forests where there is an abundance of fruit trees, leaves, and plants. Although gorillas are vegetarian, their diet consists mainly of fruits (such as figs and bananas), leaves, stems, bark, and small invertebrates like insects.