Also, bulging eyes can signal a thyroid disorder known as Graves' disease. Eye allergies related to conditions such as hay fever also can produce swollen eyes. Other types of allergies, such as reactions to certain foods or chemicals, can cause swollen eyelids.
Want to know more about one of your close relatives? Read our gorilla facts for kids to learn about these fearsome, but peaceful, animals. This article is part of our African Animals series. Gorilla Facts: Introduction. Gorillas are the worldâs largest primates. They are members of the Hominidae family. This family is also known as the âGreat Apeâ family, and also includes three other types of primate: orangutans, chimpanzees, and humans. There are two species of gorilla: the Eastern Gorilla, and the Western Gorilla.
The gorilla, the largest of the living primates, is a ground-dwelling herbivore that inhabits the forests of Africa. Gorillas are divided into two species and (under debate as of 2006) either four or five subspecies.With 92-98% of its DNA being identical to that of a human, it is the next closest living relative to humans after the two chimpanzee species. Gentle Giants: Gorillas are usually a very gentle animal.They are rather calm animals except when they think they are in danger.orillas have been taught sign language! Gorillas are closely related to humans and are considered highly intelligent. A few individuals in captivity, such as Koko, have been taught a subset of sign language.