You’ve probably heard about chimpanzees mauling people from head to toe. But do you know how strong a Silverback gorilla is? And could one rip your arm off? Well, the answer to both of these questions depends on your definition of’strong’ and ‘aggressive.’ Let’s look at some of the physical characteristics of these animals and determine whether a silverback gorilla can actually rip your arm off.

chimpanzees maul a human from head to toe

The attack by chimpanzees on humans has long been a headline-grabbing story. But not only have the attacks left a human with life-long injuries, but in some cases, the attacker has been the victim of a tragic accident. In one incident, a chimp named Travis mutilated a 50-year-old woman in Johannesburg. He used his massive primate teeth to rip off her nose, lips, and eyelids. The attack blinded her and left her with a broken leg.

In another case, two young chimps in a Florida zoo escaped from a cage and began attacking a man named St. James. St. James survived the attack, but not before suffering horrific injuries. The man was mauled for five minutes, and then the owner’s son-in-law shot the chimps dead. The attack was the most shocking case of chimpanzee cruelty in the history of the animal kingdom.

Silverback gorillas are stronger than lions

The strength of the silverback gorilla is impressive. These gorillas can lift 815 kilograms, which is more than a dozen human weights combined! In fact, an adult silverback gorilla is much stronger than an average man, and is capable of performing activities that require up to ten times as much strength as the average human. Sadly, the silverback gorilla is a victim of a poacher’s attack, so we may never know if he can survive another fight.

Although the silverback gorilla’s eyesight is similar to that of humans, its range of motion is much greater. This means that it can fend off lion attacks while keeping its distance. This allows the silverback gorilla to use tools, such as tree bark, to fight back. While the lion’s throwing force is powerful, gorillas can make use of tools to protect themselves and avoid becoming a victim.

They are stronger than humans

In the wild, gorillas can lift up to 815 kg of dead weight, whereas an average human can only lift 410 kg. Silverback gorillas have been observed performing activities that require ten times more strength than human beings. Here are some other ways that gorillas are stronger than humans:

First, a gorilla’s head and skin are thicker than ours. A human could not lift up a chimp with the strength of a silverback gorilla. And since gorillas have stronger arms than humans, they would have to expend a lot of energy to do so. In addition, their legs and arms are longer and stronger than human hands. If a gorilla were to strike a human, he or she would be unable to move the object.

Mountain Gorillas: A Mountain Gorilla’s skin is thicker than a human’s, making them resistant to cold. Mountain Gorillas grow to be over six feet tall and weigh nearly 500 pounds, making them stronger than any other gorilla. Female mountain gorillas grow to half that size. Because of this, female mountain gorillas are some of the strongest of all groups. And they’re also docile compared to most other animals.

They are ‘wholly acceptable citizens’

The silverback gorilla is a highly intelligent and beautiful creature, and they are ‘wholly acceptable citizens’ of the world, according to new studies. They live in groups of up to eight individuals and are mostly on the ground. These gorillas are nomadic, spending the day foraging for enormous quantities of vegetation, although they do tend to stick to a general area. But the zoos have to be careful not to disturb the gorillas – as it could cause a disturbance.

The silverback gorillas live in two locations in Uganda, in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and in the Virunga mountain range. They have been threatened by uncontrolled hunting, war, destruction of their forest habitat, and illegal pet trade. But despite these challenges, these gentle giants are ‘wholly acceptable citizens’ of the world, and their future is bright.