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Gorillas in the Wild, Gorillas in Captivity Worksheet

Name _______________________ Date ___________________

In the chart below, write down the main idea and supporting details from each paragraph in "Basic Gorilla Life." Remember that sometimes you must figure out the main idea from the details. Some parts of the chart have been filled in for you.

Main Idea Supporting Details
Paragraph 1: Most gorillas live in families led by the strongest male.
  • Typical families include one strong male, one immature male, three or four adult females, and three to six youngsters.
  • Some groups are larger or smaller.



Paragraph 2:
  • They sleep 13 hours each night and rest for several hours at midday.
  • They build new nests each night.
  • They eat mostly plants and insects.



Paragraph 3:
  • The names refer to where they live in Africa.




Paragraph 4:





Gorillas in Captivity

Imagine that you are going to spend a day with one of the three gorillas and his or her caretakers at the Gorilla Foundation. Which gorilla would you choose? In the space below, make a plan for your visit, describing what you would do so that you and the gorilla have an enjoyable time together.


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