Can Silverback Gorillas Punch Over Tigers? Netizens: It's Not the Silverback, But It Can!
Talking about silverback gorillas, I was really shocked by a video. I previously saw a video online where a group of people were watching gorillas through bulletproof glass, and the silverback rushed over and punched the glass, at that time I could clearly see many cracks in the glass, which scared the onlookers. Fortunately, the gorilla didn't punch again, otherwise this piece of glass would have shattered on the spot.
Looking at the video, it's clear that the silverback's arm strength is really very strong. Many netizens were influenced by the silverback's appearance, thinking it wasn't just its arm strength that was strong, but also its other abilities. In fact, the silverback gorilla is quite timid and doesn't like being hurt, although it has a lot of strength, but its teeth are still not as sharp as those of feline animals.
Silverback gorillas can punch over tigers, that's true, but only if the tigers are standing still. Then the silverback gorilla rushes over and punches them. Just like shattering bulletproof glass. Don't mention tigers, even strong wild oxen can't withstand such a punch. But do tigers really have a chance to be still? It's hard to imagine.
If tigers really fought with silverback gorillas, the silverback would have no chance to retaliate. An average silverback weighs about 120 kilograms, while a Siberian tiger can weigh around 280 kilograms, and the second largest Bengal tiger can weigh about 230 kilograms. In terms of weight, they are not on the same level. Moreover, the hunting skills of tigers should be considered the strongest in nature, and mixed animals like silverback gorillas cannot compete with them. In the wild, silverback gorillas are often hunted by leopards.
That's why netizens say that silverback gorillas are not the opponents of tigers. Brown bears are. When fighting with tigers, brown bears can punch over tigers. During hibernation, brown bears can weigh up to 500 kilograms. This strength cannot be matched by tigers. 'Tiger-backed bear-waisted' – brown bears have strong waist strength. When standing up and slapping, if a tiger is hit, its spine may be broken.
When standing up, it's difficult for tigers to lock the silverback gorilla's throat. Once the throat is not locked, it is almost impossible to cause fatal injury to the silverback gorilla, while the silverback gorilla can easily lock the tiger's throat first. Therefore, in the wild, very few animals can punch over tigers – the silverback gorilla doesn't count, but the brown bear does.
