There are 4 widely recognized gorilla subspecies in two species, the Eastern and Western Gorilla. Here you will find a closer description for each with detailed information about their habitats, ecology and behaviour as well as the threats they face.

Most of the information in this category is taken from the UNEP/CMS Technical Series Nr.17 'Report on the conservation status of Gorillas' (R.Beudels-Jamar et al., 2008).