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Western gorilla: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 1.7 m.

representative standing height

1.7 m = 170 cm. A meter contains 100 centimeters, or 1,000 millimeters.

A large primate whose proportions differ greatly from those of a human.

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Western gorilla, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

A large primate whose proportions differ greatly from a human's. Displayed dimension: representative standing height.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

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Source and limitations

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

Naturalistic illustration of a western gorilla; anatomy, texture and coloration are interpreted, not photographic.