In a fight between a gorilla and a lion, they would be pretty equally matched. They are approximately 8 feet long, run up to 50 miles per hour, have 1.5-inch claws and a 650psi bite force. Winner: Grizzly BearĪ male lion weighs in at 420 pounds. With the advantage in speed, weight, brute strength and predatory aggression, the grizzly would be able to inflict severe and fatal damage to the gorilla. In the end, the fight would most likely go to the grizzly bear. However, the bear’s 4-inch claws would inflict severe damage to the gorilla in any close combat. The bear would bite the neck as a kill shot, which would be hard to get to on a gorilla since they have a small neck that is well protected. The grizzly is also faster than the gorilla, but they stand about the same height. The bear would be at least double the size of the gorilla. In a fight between a gorilla and a grizzly bear, the first thing to note is the size advantage of the grizzly. Grizzlies are excellent hunters and are no stranger to killing both to eat and to defend their young. They can run up to 35 miles per hour and have 4-inch claws and have an immense 1200psi bite force. A male grizzly weighs in at 600 pounds and stands 7 feet tall. Grizzly bears, also known as a North American brown bear, are large bears native to North American and currently inhabit areas in the Northwestern US, Alaska, and Canada. With the tiger’s powerful and razor-sharp claws any attempt by the gorilla to grab it would be met with a fierce and deadly blow. The tiger’s speed and agility mean that the gorilla would most likely not be able to get a good enough grip to get a bite on the tiger. The gorilla’s thick neck would make it harder for the tiger to get his kill shot, but nonetheless, it would be an eventual tiger victory. The gorilla would be able to put up a fight and could injure the tiger if he was able to get a bite in, but that would be his only offense. Tigers are bigger, stronger, and faster than a gorilla. When it comes to a tiger and a gorilla in a fight it would be a short fight. Tigers are natural born killing machines. They have 4 inch razor-sharp claws that routinely shred through buffalo, deer and wild boar. They have strong powerful jaws that can unleash a bite force of 1050psi. They average about 10 feet long and can run 30 to 40 miles per hour. An average male tiger weighs in at around 500 pounds and can reach up to 700 pounds. Tigers are one of nature’s most feared predators and are known for the power and strength. The first matchup will be the silverback gorilla vs a tiger. Gorillas however do not hunt for food and lack that predatory instinct to kill and that might work against it in a battle with these natural hunters.Īnother thing to consider is the Gorillas lacks claws and will be at a severe disadvantage amongst 3 species with the most deadliest sets of claws of any animals. For comparison, the normal human IQ score is approximately 100. Gorillas have been shown to have an IQ range between 75 and 95 and possess the ability to understand 2000 English words. Some have been taught sign language and learned to communicate with the handlers.

In captivity, gorillas have been documented showing complex emotions, form family bonds, the ability to use tools, and recognize past and future. In addition to the size, strength, and speed, gorillas are also very intelligent.

(Related: How Do Gorillas Get So Big And Strong While Being Herbivores?) Some gorillas have been recorded moving over 20 miles per hour. Gorillas have been documented lifting over 1800 pounds and throw with a force of nearly 1000 pounds! Not only are they strong, but gorillas are also fast. Male gorillas show an unbelievable amount of strength. Gorillas can also bite with an incredible 1300 pounds per square inch, twice the force of a lion, which is enough to crush a human skull like a grape. The male gorillas have broad, muscular shoulders and a crest, or ridge, that distinguishes them from the females.

Males can weigh between 300 and 450lbs with the smaller females ranging between 200 to 300 pounds. Silverback gorillas males stand on average 6 foot tall with the females topping out around 5 feet. We are going to look at these powerful animals and determine how a silverback gorilla would fair in a fight with each. However, what would happen if this king of the jungle had to fight the other kings of the jungle, a male lion? What about a tiger? A grizzly bear? They and are truly the king of their jungle. The large primates can lift over ten times their body weight and with the rare exception of a leopard, have no natural predators. Silverback Gorillas are one of the strongest and intimating animals on the planet.

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