Gorillas are incredible animals that can be both intimidating and gentle. Many scientists have dedicated their lives to researching these creatures and showing how truly fascinating they are. There are actually two different species of gorillas, eastern and western, further divided into eastern lowland and mountain or western lowland and cross river. All types of gorillas live in Africa, though on separate sides of the rainforest. Many people do not know much about gorillas, so read on to learn more about the species and how we can help them thrive.