Gorilla

Gorillas (Gorilla Gorilla) are species from originating from the planet Earth or Herte.

Description
Gorillas share the same subfamily as Humans, Hominiae. They share about 98% of their genome with the aforementioned species.

History
Gorillas first appeared on the planet Earth 10 million years ago. They mostly were detached from other great apes (hominids). In the 20th century, Gorillas were severely endangered and subject to possible extinction, due to habitat reduction and hunting. A notable Gorilla had the name of Harambe, which was killed by shotgun in 2016 due to its possible threat to a nearby human infant. Its remnamts were donated to scientific research, which made possible for the Gorilla to be cloned in the year 2026. Since then, it has become a respected and even worshipped figure among Gorillas. The species was subjected to cloning in the late 21st and early 22nd centuries, definitely saving them from extinction after a century of ban on Gorilla hunting. They later blend in with the Human race along with another Hominid species, Chimpanzees.

Gorillas are prominently used as bodyguards and heavy workers by Humans, due to their Human similarity and high lifting strength. They are trained since birth for 10 years, then assigned for a job that Humans have trouble performing. They are genetically modified to be adapted to any workplace unsuitable for unmodified Gorillas.

Biology
Gorillas are intelligent, Human-like hominid primates. They are characterized by their black fur, knuckle-walking stance and weight, which is higher than that of any primate in existence - 230 kg for males and 140 kg for females. They have opposable thumbs on all four of their limbs, similar to Humans, but with the difference of having working opposable toes on the posterior limbs, which allows them to use tools created by Humans. Gorillas are known for their lifting strength being 10 times that of Humans, being able to lift 800 kg on average and up to 2000 kg after training. They, not unlike Humans, can assume both a quadrupedal and a bipedal stance.

Reproduction
Gorilla reproduction, just like Human reproduction, involves male genetic material being inserted inside a female's body and the embryo being carried by the mother. Infant Gorillas reach maturity by 10 to 13 years, depending on the subspecies.

Known Gorillas

 * Harambe (deceased)
 * Ov'sane