Expeditions

Silverback Gorillas are the largest primates in the world. Their DNA is about 98% similar to humans, making them more related to chimpanzees. They are have two main species, the eastern and western gorilla. Western gorillas are divided into two subspecies, the Western Lowland and the Cross River gorilla. Eastern gorillas involve the Mountain and the Eastern Lowland gorilla. The Eastern Lowland gorilla is the largest of the subspecies. They all live in groups/families led by a Silverback, a ma...

Giant Otter Research Paper   The giant otter is one of the many species that live in South America, particularly in the Amazon Rain Forest. Living up to its name, this mammal can grow up to six feet long and weigh up to 75 pounds (National Geographic, n.d.). They are definitely different than the cute and small otter that one may see at zoos or aquariums. There are some similarities, too, however. These include things like loving the water a...

  Of all the known snake species, few are as well revered as the reptiles found in the family Viperidae. These strong bodied snakes span across the world, notable for their unique heat-sensing features and ambush style of hunting. Of the vipers, few have the notoriety and prowess of the Gaboon Viper. The appearance of the Gaboon Viper is unmistakable. The animal is a large, heavy-built and muscular animal. With a large flat head, the viper is able to grow fangs longer th...