![]() Grizzlies, on the other hand, can be quite aggressive. However, they will defend themselves and their families. They do not attack humans except in very rare circumstances. In general, Silverbacks are considered peaceful creatures. This added strength coupled with their long-arm reach could even the playing field in a battle between a grizzly and a silverback.Ĭomparing Silverback Gorillas and Grizzly Bears While grizzlies are immensely strong, gorillas, chimps, and monkeys have much greater muscle strength than other animals of a similar size. The one advantage that a Silverback might have is the enormous strength of its muscles. While silverbacks and grizzlies may share a few similarities, the silverback gorilla and the grizzly bear are very different animals, who live in vastly different habitats, eat quite different diets, and grow to vastly different sizes from one another.Īlthough a silverback gorilla is very fast, quite strong, and has a longer arm span, it is unlikely that a silverback could defeat the much larger and faster grizzly bear in a fair fight. ![]() If there were ever to be a fight between a Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) and a Silverback Gorilla, there would likely be a clear winner, but let’s get back to that in a moment. Because of this, it may be assumed that all references to “Silverback Gorillas” are regarding the adult males of each species. They are called Silverbacks because of the silvery sheen that develops over the hair on their backs once they reach adulthood. Though many people know them or refer to them as “Silverback Gorillas,” the term “Silverback” is actually exclusive to the adult males of the species properly known as the Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei). Both animals tend to shy away from humans but will attack if agitated enough.Ĭan you picture a fight between a Silverback Gorilla vs a Grizzly Bear? Before we begin, let’s clarify which animals we are actually talking about.Although these animals may share some of the same traits, they are both very different.There are many similarities between the Silverback gorilla and the Grizzly Bear, both are considered powerful and dangerous animals.Thanks for reading, I'm Bryan and I'm 13 years old.8 FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) Key Points: I think when it all comes down to it, it would be very hard for a gorilla to attack a bear. And while it packs a bunch and has a lot a bulk that would be hard to penetrate, this is nothing the bear does not have and then some. The gorilla is a lot smaller in actuality. Also, while thinking of the two next to one another, you might be imagining them as the same size. The bear could be a lot stronger even with the gorilla which is very, very powerful in top condition. And while this proves nothing, I am just pointing out as something to think about. While still being massive, I gorillas hands or much more like a humans. If you've ever been to a zoo and near the bear exhibit, they'll have a display or replica of the hand of a bear, you will find that it dwarfs yours when the two are compared. Now imagine this bear weighing about 750 pounds. And while that may not seem like much, I typical ceiling is around 8 feet tall. It stands up (on hind legs) at around 10 feet tall. If I assume correctly, we're imagining model specimens of the animals in top health and strength, so on and so forth. After all, it is a question I have thought about long before I looked it up to find this. And I know this is probably the answer you expected and did not want so I'm gonna try my best to figure this one out. I have no way of knowing given this is an event that could probably never happen in the wild.
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