How long do silverback gorillas live?

Mountain gorillas live in the montane forests at the higher ends of the elevation range, while eastern lowland gorillas live in submontane forests at the lower ends of the elevation range. In addition, eastern lowland gorillas live in montane bamboo forests, as well as lowland forests ranging from 600–3,308 m (1,969–10,853 ft) in elevation. read more

The 51 years old silverback Matze in Frankfurt Zoo (© Mathias Orgeldinger) At an age of 35 or more, gorillas show distinct signs of age. read more

A gorilla's lifespan is normally between 35 and 40 years, although zoo gorillas may live for 50 years or more. Colo, a female western gorilla at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was the oldest known gorilla, at 60 years of age when she died on January 17, 2017. read more

The average life span of a gorilla is 40 to 45 years, but they can live past the age of 50. At the age of 35, gorillas begin to show signs of old age. Older gorillas usually suffer from arthritis that causes damage to their hands and feet. They also suffer teeth loss and have trouble eating. read more

To date, no exact data on the maximum age of free-ranging gorillas are available, as animals in the wild have only been observed since 1967. On average they probably reach 40-45 years. The oldest gorilla in a zoo is Colo in Columbus/Ohio: she became 60 in December 2016 and died a few weeks later. read more