What is a male gorilla called?

What do you call a male gorilla? You probably know that a male human is called a man, but do you know what a male gorilla is called?

Here we answer one simple question: What is a male gorilla called? A male gorilla is called a:

blackback
silverback

So next time you see a male gorilla, don't call him a man gorilla! Although people understand what you mean, it would be more correct to call him a blackback.

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