In captivity, gorillas have been documented showing complex emotions, form family bonds, use tools, and recognize the past and the future. In addition to the size, strength, and speed, gorillas are also highly intelligent animals. Some gorillas have been recorded moving over 20 miles per hour. Not only are they absurdly strong, gorillas are also fast. They have been documented lifting over 1800 pounds and throw with a force of nearly 1000 pounds! Male gorillas show an unbelievable amount of strength. And even though they are herbivores, their long sharp canines can deliver an incredible amount of bite force, 1300psi. This crest is designed to help support their strong jaw muscles and teeth. The male gorillas have broad, muscular shoulders and a crest, or ridge, that differentiates them from the females. Silverback males stand on average 6 foot tall and can weigh up to a whopping 500 pounds. Lets make it interesting and put the biggest and baddest gorilla on the planet, the silverback gorilla, into the arena. Insects, fish, birds, frogs, lizards, small mammals

Herbivore ( stems, bamboo shoots and fruits) How would their differences in attributes and instincts measure up against each other? Who would win? Let’s find out. It’s time to answer the age old question of who would win in a fight between the ferocious crocodile and the powerful gorilla.īoth animals sit at top of the food chain with no known predators.

Gorilla vs ape