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And let’s be clear – in terms of raw power, the gorilla wins every time. An adult male silverback can weigh more than 160kg and lift about a tonne without going to the gym every day.

The male silverback gorilla, while often mellow by nature, can be a ferocious beast. Weighing up to 440 pounds and measuring five to 10 times stronger than a human, he has fiercely strong arms and ...

And let’s be clear – in terms of raw power, the gorilla wins every time. An adult male silverback can weigh more than 160kg and lift about a tonne without going to the gym every day.