Redneck Gorilla

Redneck Gorillas are found in the northern jungles of Red. They are sizeable animals, with thick protective hair, agile hands and feet, and strong features. However, the most distinctive feature of them is the bright red bald patch of skin around their necks. The skin is bright red with pigment, but can become even more red, flushed, and engorged with blood when the gorillas are excited, angry, or impressing a potential mate. They are agile in climbing through trees, though they also spend a good amount of time on the ground. They live in extended family groups, usually based around one pair, their offspring, and the next generation. 
Redneck gorillas usually mate for many years in a row and often for life, though infidelity and apparent divorce are relatively common. Homosexual relations are also common enough to have been regularly observed. Offspring are cared for primarily by their mothers, though aunts, uncles, and fathers also participate and generally help the mothers obtain food, water, and rest. Most mothers have one baby every two years, so about half the females in any one group become pregnant in any given breeding season. Juvenile redneck gorillas have lighter necks, which darken as they reach maturity. Groups with neighboring ranges usually meet every year or two, at which point some young adults switch groups, either joining the group as a mate or traveling with the other group until they meet another group to join and meet more potential mates. 
Redneck gorillas eat primarily fruit, but can be vicious if disturbed. There have been reports of attacking Dusk Panthers being dismembered by the largest members of the group while the others remove the young from the situation.
Category:Flora and Fauna