Question

What is so special about a mountain gorilla's nose?

Answer 1

Mountain gorillas are the hairiest members of the gorilla family. They need long hair to keep warm in high-altitude temperatures. ... Wrinkles around gorillas' noses -- called noseprints -- are unique for each individual and often are used by human researchers for identification.

Answer 2

Mountain gorillas are the hairiest members of the gorilla family. They need long hair to keep warm in high-altitude temperatures. ... Wrinkles around gorillas' noses -- called noseprints -- are unique for each individual and often are used by human researchers for identification.