I'm going with the predator vs herbivore argument. The bear has more experience with violence oppossed to the gorilla. I think the bear could withstand more of the gorillas blows than the gorilla could of the bear's. This has been one of the most entertaining threads I have seen in a while here and I vouch for the five star rating. The tiger monkey battle, the huskey huge male polar bear video and the gorilla playfight were all soooo hilarious. Thanks for the laughs.
How much stronger is a gorilla than a man? 4x? could four men, bare handed kill a polar bear? A hearty no from me.
In a toe to toe fight, the bear wins without any problems. Give the gorilla the time to consider what he is up against and anything close to a natural environment and the best the bear can hope for is a draw.
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I'm going with the predator vs herbivore argument. The bear has more experience with violence oppossed to the gorilla. I think the bear could withstand more of the gorillas blows than the gorilla could of the bear's. This has been one of the most entertaining threads I have seen in a while here and I vouch for the five star rating. The tiger monkey battle, the huskey huge male polar bear video and the gorilla playfight were all soooo hilarious. Thanks for the laughs.
How much stronger is a gorilla than a man? 4x? could four men, bare handed kill a polar bear? A hearty no from me.
You put me anywhere but the frozen arctic and I won't be without a weapon for long. This fight takes place in a Walmart with me and 3 of my buddies, at most we lose 2 of us before the bear goes down, 1 if the Walmart carries firearms.
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As I read through this thread I kept going back to thinking about boxing. I see the Gorilla punching and beating the bear for a short time, getting worn out due to the carnivore/herbivore argument presented, then the bear going to town. My vote is polar bear.
Besides while everyone's thinking that the gorilla might be using weapons with his opposable thumbs, let's not forget that polar bears are hopped up on caffeine from Coca-Cola, not to mention they have the ability to touch the sun.
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I'm going with the predator vs herbivore argument. The bear has more experience with violence oppossed to the gorilla. I think the bear could withstand more of the gorillas blows than the gorilla could of the bear's. This has been one of the most entertaining threads I have seen in a while here and I vouch for the five star rating. The tiger monkey battle, the huskey huge male polar bear video and the gorilla playfight were all soooo hilarious. Thanks for the laughs.
How much stronger is a gorilla than a man? 4x? could four men, bare handed kill a polar bear? A hearty no from me.
Here is some info. on gorilla strength I found on Yahoo.
I still think the Polar Bear would win though.....
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The strength of a silverback gorilla has never been measured, but it should be sufficient to say that anecdotal evidence of animals observed almost casually bending and snapping objects such as tempered steel bars (2 inches thick) and giant bamboo stalks, suggest that the gorilla has the muscle power of between 8-15 men and possibly more. Jersey Zoos Jambo was observed to hang from one arm (he was over 400 lbs) while methodically ripping over 200 ft of inner ceiling planks from the roof of the new gorilla house with his other arm (the planks were securely screwed and nailed), simply because he didn't like them. No other animal outside of the great apes has such a combination of strength and dexterity. The fact that gorillas don't use their strength to attack other animals in the manner of chimpanzees or baboons means very little as they are by their very nature, peaceful animals. Gorillas also have one of the most powerful jaws of any animal, which they use to get to the piths of various trees and plants. They can also use them in defense, and can inflict serious wounds with their bites if they so wish. Stories of their ferocity are largely unfounded, and when left alone, gorillas will never attack humans.
I remember having these arguments with my friends when we were kids. My pick for toughest animal was always the Tiger...
Hilarious video (well sort of):
Wow, the Tiger has so much power in his back legs, launches himself on top of a elephant. Insane! It doesn't matter though, if it were Tiger vs Polar Bear, the tiger would tackle and bite the Bear a few times, then the bear would just slap the tiger to the ground and he would be broken. Bear would win. Same goes for the Gorilla, one swing from the Bear and the Gorilla would be broken in half, then the bear would eat him and move on.
The only thing I can think of that could kill a Bear is a huge snake. Is there something bigger than a Python? Move in fast, constrict his neck and the Bear is down is seconds.
I think we're under estimating the gorilla a bit. Here's what I learned about Gorillas
They are capable of a grip force of 400 to 600 pounds of pressure, sometimes over 1000. So don't let a gorilla grab you.
When a gorilla is enraged, it will swing it's arms, capable of generating a blow over 600 pounds of pressure.
Apparently, gorilla's are able to generate a bite of over 1300 pounds of pressure. The polar bear can manage over 900 pounds.
Also, gorillas are highly intelligent and somewhat organized as well. They will size up their opponent and determine the best course of action to attack.
The gorilla is also able to summon allies such as wild dogs and eagles to battle.
Gorillas evolved night vision. Unfortunately, it works horribly during the day.
Gorillas are capable of moving at the speed of sound. Often moving so quickly that the opponent wouldn't have a chance to make a move. The Gorilla will startle the opponent from behind and slap them with a force of over 10 king solomans.
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If me and the polar bears were of better sorts; and I wasn't exiled from the fight with the guerillas then I would get more stats to back up the bear. Wierd, this is one of the few times I'm backing the bear.
I do see the merit in the gorilla's rare combination of 'yada/yada' but it's like summer with constant sun light for three months in the arctic. The gorillas' evolutional adaptations are rendered useless as there also isn't a banana for miles. But what about the dog and bear video, did you see those male's? They weighed over a tonne and were said to be extremely intelligent. And King Soloman was a wussy that stole that one guy's wife and sent him to the front lines.
I do see the merit in the gorilla's rare combination of 'yada/yada' but it's like summer with constant sun light for three months in the arctic. The gorillas' evolutional adaptations are rendered useless as there also isn't a banana for miles.
Timeout here, who said the fight had to take place in the arctic?? As a Gorilla supporter i demand a neutral setting, with some trees and rocks to allow the Gorilla to use it's intelligence and tool using abilities.
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Not trying to take the thunder away from The Fonz, but here is the full video of that tiger attack. Warning - it's a little graphic. Nothing too serious though.
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I think we're under estimating the gorilla a bit. Here's what I learned about Gorillas
They are capable of a grip force of 400 to 600 pounds of pressure, sometimes over 1000. So don't let a gorilla grab you.
When a gorilla is enraged, it will swing it's arms, capable of generating a blow over 600 pounds of pressure.
Translation: Fights like a girl.
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Apparently, gorilla's are able to generate a bite of over 1300 pounds of pressure. The polar bear can manage over 900 pounds.
Teeth advantage: polar bear. Sharp carnivorous teeth beat herbivorous teeth any day of the week.
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Also, gorillas are highly intelligent and somewhat organized as well. They will size up their opponent and determine the best course of action to attack.
Do I really need to make a political joke here?
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The gorilla is also able to summon allies such as wild dogs and eagles to battle.
Hmm. Can't fight his own battles?
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Gorillas evolved night vision. Unfortunately, it works horribly during the day.
I assumed this fight was taking place during the day. If it's at night, I'll put money on the polar bear's sense of smell to overcome any advantage the gorilla's "night vision" has.
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Gorillas are capable of moving at the speed of sound. Often moving so quickly that the opponent wouldn't have a chance to make a move. The Gorilla will startle the opponent from behind and slap them with a force of over 10 king solomans.
It took until this quote to realize that you were kidding the whole time. Or were you?
The polar bear is the largest land carnivore in the world, and an apex carnivore in its range (which is pretty massive considering how big the arctic and sub-arctic are). No contest, polar bear takes it.
