Gigantopithecus (name meaning "Gigantic Ape"), also called Giganto, is a genus of prehistoric ape that originated during the Early Pleistocene epoch in what is now Asia. Commonly referred to as the "real life King Kong", Gigantopithecus was the largest species of primate that ever existed, standing nearly 4 meters tall and weighing over 570 kg.
In the Series 4 episode The Massive Ape, a troop of Gigantopithecus were brought to the park from Mid Pleistocene India, 500,000 years ago. They reside in the Ape-Men Jungle Enclosure with other hominids.
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- The sound effects for Gigantopithecus are that of gorilla sounds used in cinematic movies such as King Kong, Legend of Tarzan, and Rampage.