This is a picture of a "Juvenile" gorilla that is part of a zoological facility in central Florida. The only reason that it is still called "Juvenile" is because it is part of a group that in the wild would be composed of all male gorillas. The juvenile male gorillas are typically kicked out of the family group when they reach a size and age to be a challenge to the dominant male gorilla of the family group. The juvenile male gorillas then typically form a group until one meets a female gorilla (or gorillas) and forms a new family group. All Gorillas are also known as apes or great apes. This one though will live out it's life in a controlled setting.
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