New African Gorilla Baby
Manufacturer: Schleich
New African Gorilla Baby
Gorilla infants are vulnerable and dependant and thus mothers, their primary caregivers, are important to their survival. Infants remain in contact with their mothers for the first five months and mothers stay near the silverback for protection. Infants will suckle at least once per hour and will sleep with their mothers in the same nest. Infants begin to break contact with their mothers after five months but only for brief period each time. By 12 months, infants venture up to five meters from their mothers. At around 18-21 months, the distance between mother and offspring increases and they regularly spend time away from each other. Item size in cm (L x W x H): 4,0 x 3,5 x 4,5