Here's a breakdown of the scientific classification of gorillas:
* Kingdom: Animalia (Animals)
* Phylum: Chordata (Chordates)
* Class: Mammalia (Mammals)
* Order: Primates (Primates)
* Family: Hominidae (Hominids)
* Genus: Gorilla
* Species:
* *Gorilla gorilla* (Western Gorilla)
* *Gorilla beringei* (Eastern Gorilla)