mountain gorilla

noun

: a gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) inhabiting the Virunga mountain range

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An iconic moment in wildlife television saw Sir David Attenborough relaxing with a peaceful group of mountain gorillas, as one of the babies playfully tries to steal his shoe. Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 By killing animals for exhibition and subduing their bodies in such tableaux, taxidermy celebrates the subjugation of nature and colonial exploitation, all while effacing the African labor undergirding some dioramas, as with the mountain gorilla scene. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 13 Mar. 2025 Gorilla trekking in Uganda offers an unparalleled opportunity to witness endangered mountain gorillas while supporting the Uganda Wildlife Authority’s preservation efforts. Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 Located on the edge of Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, this eco-chic hideaway blends rustic elegance with adventure activities such as tracking endangered mountain gorillas or hiking dormant volcanoes. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for mountain gorilla

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mountain gorilla was in 1922

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“Mountain gorilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20gorilla. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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