Mountain gorilla social groups are usually composed of
A) one adult silverback male and one adult female, plus their immature offspring
B) solitary individuals, except for females with dependent young
C) one or two adult silverback males, a few adult females and their immature offspring
D) several adults of both sexes and offspring of all ages
E) several adult males plus only one female and her offspring

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Mountain gorilla social groups usually consist of one or two adult silverback males, a few adult females, and their immature offspring. This social structure is known as a multi-male, multi-female group. It allows for cooperative behavior such as protection and defense of the group against predators or other gorilla groups.

Mountain Gorilla Social Groups Are Usually Composed of