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Gorilla Drawing Lesson

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An adult male gorilla can reach 6 feet in height and weigh up to 500 pounds. Females rarely get bigger than 300 pounds. Most gorillas have dark fur, but some male gorillas have silver-tipped hairs on their shoulders and back, so are called silverbacks.

Gorilla Drawing Lesson

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