Gorilla

Gorrilas are the largest living primates who share 98.9% of DNA with us (humans). Dispite their giant, strong bodies and scary appearance, gorillas are rather gentle creatures and don't normally harm other species unless very angry or in self-defense, and they are herbivores. There are two types of gorilla: the lowland gorilla and the mountain gorilla. Their names pretty much give away where their habitats are. Both gorilla types live in Africa, like their other primate family members.

They can weigh up to 600 pounds. Gorrilas are known for their enormous physical strength. They make nests to sleep in but rarely use it more than one night. Gorillas are also the second smartest living primates; a domesticated gorilla named Koko knows over 200 words in sign language.