| Gorilla | Bear |
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| Wins 12.60% of 1k fights | Wins 87.40% of 1k fights |
In a one on one fight a full grown male Grizzly bear would destroy the strongest of Gorillas. A Grizzly Bear has an immense size and power advantage that the gorilla would not be able to overcome.
Although the gorilla posseses high intellect, it isn't smart enough to fashion a weapon powerful to close the power gap. Keep on reading for the exact reasons why the gorilla loses this fight over 80% of the time and what scenarios would allow the ape to be victorious.
In terms of overall weight lifting abilities a gorilla can lift in excess of ten times their own body weight. Given that a gorilla can weight up to 430 pounds, they can, in theory lift well over 4,000 pounds.
This is impressive, but how strong is a grizzler bear? A grizzly bears strength is generally observed by its ability to crush and move objects.
In the wild, they've been observed knocking one ton boulders around and crushing trees. Feats that gorillas haven't been seen doing. In addition, the force needed to crush an object is far greater than what is needed to lift it.
Thus the grizzly bear with its giant muscle mass wins in a battle of strength alone. Now, we know the grizzly is stronger but who's smarter.
A gorilla is much smarter than a bear. Gorillas live in complex societies, adhere and create societal norms, and use deductive reasonings to solve problems. In fact, a gorilla's intelligence is thought to be on par with that of a human.
Now, what human age group is a gorilla's intelligence comparable to? It's thought that a gorilla is about as smart as a toddler between the ages of 2 and 4. Grizzly bears, on the other hand, are strictly situationally intelligence.
They have great memories and learn to use tools to solve complex problems. But, compared to gorillas who can learn to communicate with humans via sign language, bears are relatively simple minded.
Grizzly bears are more aggressive to humans by a wide margin and account for far more attacks on humans than gorillas. Gorillas are, by nature, easy going vegetarians who will only charge and beat their chest to scare off a human.
To be fair to grizzlies, human encounters with them are generally more contentious than ape interactions. Gorillas live in remote places, often only interacting with humans who venture into their homelands for conservation efforts and research.
Bears, to the contrary, are right in our backyards and places of recreation most of the time. We normally take them by surprise by getting too close to their terriority, food, or cubs.
Thus, they react by trying to rip our faces off. As you can see, grizzlies are forces of nature, the likes of which no ape or man can overcome physically. But what about other, smaller species of bear like the Black bear?
The confrontation between a black bear and a silverback gorilla presents a more evenly matched battle than one with a grizzly. Black bears, while formidable, are generally smaller and less aggressive than their grizzly counterparts, weighing up to 600 pounds and possessing less raw power.
Silverback gorillas, on the other hand, bring to the table not just their remarkable strength, capable of lifting over 4,000 pounds, but also their intelligence and agility. They are known for their protective nature, especially within the confines of their troop, and would fiercely defend against any perceived threat.
In a hypothetical encounter, the agility and intelligence of the gorilla might compensate for the size and strength disadvantage against a black bear. The gorilla's ability to strategize and use the environment to its advantage could turn the tides in its favor.
Furthermore, gorillas have strong, powerful arms capable of delivering damaging blows, which could deter the black bear, known for its more cautious approach to conflict. However, it's important to remember that both animals would likely avoid confrontation in the wild, with the black bear possibly retreating unless cornered or surprised.
Considering all aspects, while the grizzly bear stands as a virtually unbeatable force when pitted against a gorilla, the match with a black bear introduces variables like agility, intelligence, and tactical fighting that could offer the gorilla a slim chance of victory.
While grizzly bears may pose an insurmountable challenge for gorillas due to their sheer size and strength, a fight between a silverback gorilla and a black bear leans towards a more balanced confrontation, with outcomes dependent on various factors beyond just brute force.
In a bout with a black bear, a gorilla walks away with a win in most cases, but what about the adorable, critically endangered panda bear?
The gorilla's muscular might and intelligent combat style starkly contrast with the panda's serene bamboo-munching demeanor and surprising strength.
Despite the panda's robust frame and powerful jaw, designed for crunching through the toughest bamboo, it lacks the gorilla's aggressive posture and versatile mobility in skirmishes.
The gorilla, with its capacity for strategic thinking and use of the environment, could outmaneuver the panda, whose sluggishness and specialized diet do little to prepare it for battle.
Ultimately, in a tussle between brain and brawn, the gorilla's combination of physical power, agility, and problem-solving acumen affords it the upper hand, or paw, over the less confrontational panda.
Gorillas can beat most bears. Nearly ever single bear crumbles under the might of these great apes. The expections, of course being Grizzly and Polar bears. Pands are too cute and weak while black bears lack the size and power to contend with them.
Posted by: Matt Irving on 04/04/2024
