Gorilla is the largest animal in primate, and the scientific name is interesting.
Gorilla is divided into two species; western gorilla and eastern gorilla.
Western gorilla is divided into two subspecies; western lowland gorilla and cross river gorilla.
Eastern gorilla is also divided into two subspecies; mountain gorilla and eastern lowland gorilla.
The science names of these gorillas are shown in the followings;
Western gorilla : Gorilla gorilla
– Western lowland gorilla : Gorilla gorilla gorilla
– Cross river gorilla : gorilla gorilla diehli
Eastern gorilla : Gorilla beringei
– Mountain gorilla : Gorilla beringei beringei
– Eastern lowland gorilla : Gorilla beringei graueri
The most popular species in gorilla is western lowland gorilla, that is gorilla gorilla gorilla.
By the way, the science name of human is homo sapiens sapiens.
