The Eastern Lowland Gorilla

The eastern lowland gorilla (scientific name gorilla beringei graueri) is a subspecies of gorilla that inhabits the lowland tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It is the largest subspecies of gorilla, standing (on two feet) between 4 and 5 1/2 feet and weighing up to 440 pounds. It is also distinguishable from the other subspecies of gorilla because of its stocky body, large hands, and short muzzle. However, like the other subspecies of gorilla, its diet consists mainly of herbs and fruits.

The eastern lowland gorilla is classified as a Critically Endangered species. It is this close to becoming extinct for two reasons. The first reason is that much of its habitat has been converted into farmland. Because of this, one of the World Wildlife Fund's (WWF's) efforts to save it consists of creating a protected area for it in the DRC's Itombwe Forest. The second reason is that it is hunted for food and medicine. Because of this, another one of the WWF's efforts to save it consists of reestablishing control over the DRC's Kahuzi-Biega National Park, the location of its largest protected population. This is being done by rehabilitating the park's patrol posts, training the park's guards in both antipoaching and general law enforcement techniques, and working with contacts near the park to clarify the park's boundaries.

Source for picture and all information: https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/eastern-lowland-gorilla