![]() Much like a human fight, there will likely be a lot of attempted attacks and waiting for openings. But if it’s careful, the gorilla may catch the bear off-guard and get an early attack in.īut let’s assume neither animal lands any decisive blows right off the bat, and that they start posting up for the fight and analyzing the situation. It’s worth noting that despite their large and heavy appearance, bears have no issue with turning while in a charge. Gorilla supporters will definitely hope for a well-timed dodge or jump if this scenario takes place. This is where our primate pal’s maneuverability may come in handy. ![]() Furthermore, if the grizzly manages to plant a hard hit on the Gorilla right off of its initial charge (which again, can be at speeds of up to 35 mph), that might prove very detrimental for the gorilla. To start, the grizzly’s weight advantage packs quite a punch if the bear lands a clean hit with the force of its weight. Gorilla ≈ opposable thumbs, superior maneuvering abilities (jumping), faster and more efficient climbing skills, far better and more likely to use projectilesĪs you can see, most stats lean heavily either way, but there’s really no conclusion to be drawn from these projections without further analysis into the implications of them. Grizzly ≈ Claws, great swimming skills, incredible sense of smell, faster sprint WEIGHT- Grizzly ≈ 800 lbs., Gorilla ≈ 300-485 lbs.īITE FORCE- Grizzly ≈ 1,160 PSI, Gorilla ≈ 1,300 PSI HEIGHT- Grizzly ≈ 5-8 feet, Gorilla ≈ 4-6 feet TOP SPEED- Grizzly≈ 35mph, Gorilla ≈ 20mph (Statistics on the participants’ strength as a whole both vary and are somewhat lacking due to difficulty of acquiring such data, but virtually all reliable statistics place gorillas much higher as far as physical strength goes.) GENERAL STRENGTH (LIFT)- Grizzly up to ≈ 1100lbs, Gorilla up to ≈ 1,800 lbs. Let’s lay out some numbers for reference: Fight ends when either animal dies or is otherwise incapacitated.No other animals are present to interfere, and no human technology is obtainable to either participant.Both animals have the intention of fighting, and there is no chance of backing down.This is a head to head confrontation, therefore both animals begin within each other’s line of sight.There are trees, some foliage, a bit of open field area, changes in elevation, a river, and a small, still body of water. The fight will take place in an environment in which aspects of both animals’ natural habitat are present.But before we can go any further, let’s lay out the rules, along with some basic numbers. It’s high time that I take it upon myself to put this discussion to bed once and for all, and deliver a well researched, heavily analyzed thesis on who would win: a grizzly bear, or a silverback gorilla. Whenever I engage in this conversation, I am left dumbfounded, saddened, and questioning the educational system of this country. Every ape species has its own specific intelligence, which developed as an adaptation to the environment it lives in.Let’s get one thing straight here: I have had enough of this silly debate. The results were contradictory: In some experiments the gorillas were reported to have recognised themselves, in others they didn't.īehavioural scientists study the mental abilities of animals by observing their natural behaviour. Scientific experiments have been conducted where a mirror was presented to the animals and their reaction was observed. Whether gorillas are conscious of their own identity is still disputed. These two ape species have completely different characters - and that is why it is not easy to compare their intelligence. They are less adaptable and curious than chimpanzees and they don't show the same inclination to imitate. If the relationship between brain and body weight is considered, the gorilla comes last in a comparison with the other apes and humans.Ĭompared to chimpanzees, gorillas are calm, reserved and patient. However, brain size alone is not a reliable indicator of the animal's mental abilities. Second comes the gorilla with a brain weight of approximately 500 g. Of all primates, humans have the heaviest brain by far, averaging 1,250 g.
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