Mammal
Mountain Gorilla
The gentle giant of Rwanda's volcanoes
Family Hominidae
Hominidae is a taxonomic family in the order Primates, class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 5 of its members: Mountain Gorilla, Gorilla, Bonobo and 2 more. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Hominidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Gorilla Gorilla beringei beringei | 180 kg | 1.7 m | 32 km/h | 40 yrs | Africa | Endangered |
| Gorilla Gorilla gorilla | 200 kg | 1.7 m | 40 km/h | 40 yrs | Africa | Critically Endangered |
| Bonobo Pan paniscus | 40 kg | 1.1 m | 25 km/h | 45 yrs | Africa | Endangered |
| Chimpanzee Pan troglodytes | 60 kg | 1.5 m | 40 km/h | 45 yrs | Africa | Endangered |
| Orangutan Pongo pygmaeus | 75 kg | 1.4 m | 5 km/h | 40 yrs | Asia | Critically Endangered |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
