THREE CHEERS FOR GORILLAS!
This week were celebrating APE-RIL! That’s right we’re going ape for our primate friends! We’ll be cheering on gorillas, meeting a lesser ape and visiting bonobos!
Edmond is ready to give three cheers for gorillas! Let’s all join him!
GIVE US A G! G is for gorillas! Gorillas are great apes! There are 4 subspecies, Eastern Lowland, Western lowland, mountain and cross river.
GIVE US AN O!
O is for the oldest gorilla is in charge. Gorilla live in family groups where the oldest silverback male is in charge.
GIVE US A R!
R is for roots, shoots, fruits and leaves. Gorillas are herbivores!
GIVE US AN I!
I is for intelligent. Gorillas are intelligent and are even known to have different cultures in different areas.
GIVE US AN L!
L is for Lowland gorillas. If you ever meet a gorilla in a zoo it is a Western Lowland gorilla. They have the most numbers in the wild too.
GIVE US AN L!
L is for loss. Gorillas are endangered due to habitat loss. Recycling your cell phone can help gorillas! Learn more here!
GIVE US AN A!
A is for Africa. All species of gorillas live in Africa.
The Adventures of Ellie and Edmond 
Ape-ril … very clever. Mocha and George love their cousins. They thank you for this awesome post and cheer.