noun
eastern gorilla
Refers specifically to Gorilla beringei, the eastern gorilla species.
ヒガシゴリラはアフリカの高地に生息している。
The eastern gorilla inhabits the highlands of Africa.
Usually written in katakana; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is possible but less common; the katakana form is preferred.
Western gorilla (Gorilla gorilla); the other main gorilla species.
Compound of 東 (ひがし, 'east') and ゴリラ ('gorilla'), a direct translation of the English name 'eastern gorilla'.