Would a silverback gorilla beat a tiger?

A contest of the largest gorilla ever vs the largest tiger ever is surprisingly close! The largest gorilla was in captivity and weighed 860 pounds while the largest captive tiger weighed in at 932 pounds. Close, but the tiger once again weighs more. Tigers are larger than gorillas, so they get the advantage.
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Can a gorilla take down a tiger?

In most fights between a tiger and a gorilla, the tiger has more chance at defeating the gorilla. However, the gorilla is not a safe and easy target and can inflict potentially lethal blows on the tiger. Gorillas are strong enough to deter any apex predators from preying upon them.
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What animal can beat a silverback gorilla?

Leopards are the only animals in their range that have the ability to kill an adult gorilla.
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Would a silverback gorilla beat a lion?

They are both highly aggressive creatures, so a prolonged fight could be brutal. Even then, the lion would probably come out on top, making up for its relative lack of stamina with sheer power. A lion has a good chance of killing a gorilla in a one-on-one fight. The only thing is that a lion rarely fights alone.
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Would a tiger beat a grizzly bear?

In a fight between a tiger and a grizzly bear wins whoever strikes first. The tiger would win if it successfully used its powerful bite on the neck since it is very hard to get out of a tiger's jaws. Once the bear manages to get the first swing at the tiger's spine or legs, the fight is over.
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GORILLA VS TIGER - Who Would Win a Fight?



Would a tiger Beat a polar bear?

However, the polar bear would likely win the battle in a head-to-head fight featuring two fully grown males. Their larger mass, stronger bite force, and greater stamina would allow them to outlast the smaller, weaker tiger.
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Would a grizzly bear beat a silverback gorilla?

A grizzly beats a silverback 10 times out of 10. The average silverback weighs around 350 pounds and stands at 5-and-a-half feet tall. Their long arms give them the reach advantage on a grizzly, but that's about it.
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Can a gorilla beat a hippo?

Although the gorilla is more skillful and more intelligent than the hippo, its massive size disadvantage is simply too much to overcome. Thus the undisputed winner is the hippopotamus. The chances of actually seeing a hippo fight a gorilla, however, are close to zero.
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Which ape is the strongest?

Gorilla. Gorillas are the largest apes (not monkeys!) and the strongest primate, known for their impressive strength. These powerful animals weigh up to 200 kg, and can lift almost 2,000 kg – 10 times their body weight.
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Do silverback gorillas have predators?

Predators. Leopards and crocodiles are large carnivores which may prey upon gorillas. Humans are the greatest threat to all gorilla populations.
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Would a polar bear beat a gorilla?

A grizzly or polar bear would beat a gorilla in every fight due to the bear being bigger and stronger.
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Do gorillas fight leopards?

A leopard would win a fight against a gorilla.

Leopards are one of the few successful predators of gorillas. They are too fast and vicious for a strong gorilla to fight off, especially considering they like to ambush gorillas in their nests.
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Are Tigers stronger than Jaguars?

While jaguars are considered to have a very powerful bite (some say the most powerful bite pound-for-pound of any big cat) and are faster than tigers, tigers are larger and stronger overall than jaguars.
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Can a silverback gorilla beat a rhino?

Here's whether a gorilla or a rhino would win in a fight: The rhino is much heavier, faster, and happier to fight than the gorilla. With its horn or lower teeth, a rhino could impale and throw a gorilla, resulting in a win. Neither gorilla species would be able to defeat either rhino species.
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Who would win a crocodile or a gorilla?

A crocodile would win a fight against a gorilla. Most of the fights would begin in or near water, and a gorilla doesn't stand a chance in that scenario. If a crocodile bit and dragged the gorilla into the water, then it's a simple victory.
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What animal does a hippo fear?

There is nothing scientifically documented that says hippos are afraid of anything, but some sources say crocodiles and sharks are their main fear. Crocodiles sometimes prey on young and adult hippos and sharks because we don't know much about them.
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How hard can a gorilla punch?

It is believed that a gorilla punch is strong enough to shatter your skull with one slam of its arm:/Between 1300 to 2700 pounds of force. Gorillas on (avg. 400 lbs) have a muscle mass density almost 4 times higher than the most heavily muscled powerful human you know.
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Would a grizzly bear beat a hippo?

Hippos are significantly larger than grizzly bears and are speedy themselves, so they quite able to attack. The hippo is protected with its tough skin from the bear's teeth and claws, allowing it to use its large size, around ten times that of a grizzly bear, to defeat the bear.
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Who would win in a fight a gorilla or a kangaroo?

Kangaroo vs Gorilla: Size

While they are taller than gorillas, the primates have a lot more muscles and weight to them. Gorillas weigh between 220lbs and 440lbs and stand just over 5ft tall at their utmost. Gorillas have a size advantage since they can weigh over twice as much as kangaroos.
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Who would win a tiger or a panther?

Here's who wins in a fight between a tiger and a panther: The tiger will win almost any fight with a panther. The panther is much smaller than a tiger, and the tiger is more massive. Usually, however, greater size comes at the cost of less maneuverability.
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Who would win in a fight a Siberian tiger or a grizzly bear?

Winning facts for both Grizzly Bear and Siberian Tiger: Siberian Tiger is far better hunter than North American grizzly bear. Both grizzly bear and Siberian tiger paw swipes are equally powerful but tiger is more technical than grizzly. Siberian tiger canine teeth are longer and thicker than grizzly bear.
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Who would win tiger or wolf?

A tiger would easily win a fight against a wolf. The tiger weighs almost three times as much as a wolf, tipping the scale at 600 pounds. The tiger can run up to 40mph, too, more than enough speed to match or exceed a wolf. Wolves tend to hunt in packs, and they rarely come up against anything as deadly as a tiger.
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