Ape Strength: Myth vs Reality

[Roberto]

ok, first of all, the largest gorilla subspecie, the Eastern lowland gorilla, they can reach a max weight of about 550 lbs, so at max weights its not much different the modern lions/tigers.

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Researchgate:  The Strength of Great Apes and the Speed of Humans

The musculoskeletal system of mammals can be adapted for either strength or speed, BUT NOT BOTH. great apes (like bears), have evolved for strength, big cats have evolved for speed, this is clear.

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