Students study the interdependence of an ecosystem that allows it to sustain itself. They examine the Western lowland gorillas for an example.

Students examine the interdependence of the West Central African forest ecosystem. They draw pictures of items found in this ecosystem, discuss their interdependence, and answer discussion questions.

Students investigate the impact of the physical environment on an endangered species. They create a plan for the ideal care of the species and develop an advertisement to promote awareness about the need for its protection.

Students explore threats to diversity in the Central African rainforest. They use a guided website to research animals that are threatened with extinction, examine human uses of the rainforest and think about what they can do to help...

In this word search worksheet, students find 13 names of endangered species listed in the word bank. Words can be spelled in any direction including diagonally.

In this opposites activity, students read ten sentences and analyze the words in bold type. Students match each word with another word that means the opposite.

The World Wildlife Fund offers a general overview of western lowland gorillas. Content includes population and distribution information.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla, otherwise known as the western lowland gorilla.

Explore images and facts about the Eastern Lowland Gorilla, including details on their appearance, habitat, diet, status as an endangered species, and behaviour.

The Denver Zoo provides an in-depth overview of the western lowland gorilla highlighting its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.

Use this site for information on the Western Lowland Gorilla. The information consists of special adaptations the gorilla has had to make, what it looks like, where it is found in the wild, what it likes to eats, and what its...

Colorful resource for learning fun facts about western lowland gorillas with photographs as well as information regarding their physical characteristics, conservation, and unique features.

Learn fascinating facts about the habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, and diet of the Western lowland gorilla, and discover the threats that many of these animals face today.

Detailed information about the Western lowland gorilla, including geographic range and habitat, physical features, behavior, lifespan, and the positive and negative economic impact they have on humans.

Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, breeding, appearance, diet, and conservation status of the western lowland gorilla.

Find out more about the western lowland gorilla by browsing this resource from the Brookfield Zoo. In addition to quick facts, this animal guide provides information on its appearance, family dynamics, and communication.

Meet the Western lowland gorilla and discover details about its behavior, eating habits, range, conservation status, and other unique facts.

From the site: "It was supposed to be a short-term research project. Instead, it became a lifetime of learning. Along the way, people learned to see gorillas in a whole new light. 'A Conversation with Koko' tells the remarkable story of...

BBC's Nature Wildfacts series offers habitat photographs of the eastern gorilla of Africa as well as a fact sheet.

This resource provides information about the western gorilla.

This site takes a look at the physical characteristics and habitat of the mountain gorilla, with a special emphasis on how this animal has become endangered and ongoing conservation efforts. Learning activities are available from the...

Kids learn about the Gorilla, strong and intelligent African primate that is endangered.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about endangered lowland gorillas. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

A unique photo of a male western lowland gorilla that appears to be deep in thought with its hand resting on its chin. Learn about gorillas by enjoying our range of interesting gorilla facts for kids.