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| − | The '''gorilla''', the largest of the living primates, is a ground-dwelling omnivore that inhabits the forests of Africa. Gorillas are divided into two species and (under debate as of 2006 {{fact}}) either four or five subspecies. | + | The '''gorilla''', the largest of the living primates, is a ground-dwelling omnivore that inhabits the forests of Africa. Gorillas are divided into two species and (under debate as of 2006 {{fact}}) either four or five subspecies. Comparison of DNA sequences amount humans and gorillas show them to be 99% identical. <ref>[http://www.utexas.edu/courses/gene/L37.htm#IV| Heredity, Evolution and Society]</ref> |
Attempts have been made to teach a gorilla named Koko a form of sign language, the success of which is debatable but nonetheless fascinating.{{fact}} | Attempts have been made to teach a gorilla named Koko a form of sign language, the success of which is debatable but nonetheless fascinating.{{fact}} | ||
[[Creationist]]s believe that gorillas were [[creation|created]] about 4000 years ago, while the scientific world view states that humans shared a common ancestor with gorillas as recently as four to seven million years ago. | [[Creationist]]s believe that gorillas were [[creation|created]] about 4000 years ago, while the scientific world view states that humans shared a common ancestor with gorillas as recently as four to seven million years ago. | ||
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Revision as of 17:26, March 20, 2007
The gorilla, the largest of the living primates, is a ground-dwelling omnivore that inhabits the forests of Africa. Gorillas are divided into two species and (under debate as of 2006[Citation Needed]) either four or five subspecies. Comparison of DNA sequences amount humans and gorillas show them to be 99% identical. [1]
Attempts have been made to teach a gorilla named Koko a form of sign language, the success of which is debatable but nonetheless fascinating.[Citation Needed]
Creationists believe that gorillas were created about 4000 years ago, while the scientific world view states that humans shared a common ancestor with gorillas as recently as four to seven million years ago.