A breeding female gives birth about once a year, with litters averaging about 10 pups, thought sometimes many more are born. They pups are born in a shelter of thick bush or grass, or in a hole. Usually twice as many males are born.

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Image Description: Although strong and powerful, mountain gorillas are generally gentle and shy. Gorillas have strong attachments to members of their own group, which are led by the dominant male silverback, like the one shown here.