Gorillas comprise the eponymous genus Gorilla, the largest extant genus of primates by size. They are ground-dwelling, predominantly herbivorous apes that inhabit the forests of central Africa. The genus is divided into two species and either four or five subspecies. Gorillas' natural habitats cover tropical or subtropical forests in Africa. Although their range covers a small percentage of Africa, gorillas cover a wide range of elevations. [1]
Gorillas are one of the three species of evolved apes featured in the Planet of the Apes film series. Gorillas are the militaristic wing of the apes. They are soldiers, fighters and guardians. Ape society uses the military as the backbone of law and order and the gorillas take to it with great zeal. They are not particularly known to be intelligent creatures and many can come across as extremely dim-witted. However, their prodigious strength and surly nature make them ideal soldiers. All of the gorilla garrisons in and around Central City and the neighboring prefects are under the command of General Urko.
Gorilla characters[]
| Character | Film/Series |
|---|---|
| Attar | Planet of the Apes film series |
| Kingukongu | King Kong film series |
Appearances[]
- King Kong
- King Kong (1976)
- King Kong (2005)
- King Kong Escapes
- King Kong Lives
- King Kong vs. Godzilla
- Kong: Skull Island
Notes[]
- In Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla, actors Steve Calvert and Ray Corrigan played the roles of Gorillas. They were uncredited for their participation in the film.