


They also stand on their hind legs in combat, swiping their claws at the enemy. Grizzlies are aggressive animals that fluff their fur to appear larger when facing enemies.

More deadly,They are not familiar with water. Silverback gorillas only have a speed of 32-40 km/h. The Grizzly is very fast, reaching a top speed of 56 km/h in every sprint. Male silverbacks are six times stronger than humans. The gorilla also has a 600kg bite force and a set of sturdy teeth for grinding hard bark and roots. Grizzly bears have powerful jaws with a bite force of 600kg.Ĭan bite through thick wood, bone and cast iron skillets, no doubt symbols of strength. Their diet consists of leaves, stems, shoots, fruit, ants and termites. Gorillas are primarily herbivores, spending most of their time foraging and resting. Īlthough they prefer dense boreal forests, only young grizzly bears can climb trees. They can also supplement their recipes with bulbs, roots, berries, sedge and pine nuts. Grizzlies are generally omnivores and often prey on large mammals such as moose, elk, and even black bears. Some gorillas have been spotted using tree stumps as bridges and using sticks to measure water depths before crossing the swamp. Gorillas, like humans, can make and use tools, live emotional lives, and develop strong family bonds. Gorillas are fairly intelligent primates with 98.3% of their DNA similar to humans. They are also self-aware creatures and have been known to hide behind rocks and trees to avoid hunters.Īnimal trainers also think they are smarter than dogs because circus bears can balance on balls, roller skates, and even exercise. Intelligence The grizzly bear is considered one of the most intelligent land animals in North America. Gorilla babies bleat to convey pain to their mothers.Ĭlapping, chest beating, and growling are all used by silverback males to show their might. Other sounds made by these apes include growling, grunting, screaming, and laughter.Ĭhildren often make a noticeable chuckle or laugh when they play.Īnd during naps often make grunts that sound more like pigs,As if to imply that the break is coming to an end. Gorillas scare off their opponents with a loud "wow-wow" sound, known as a growl. The mother communicates with the child by moaning, growling or grunting. Screaming or whimpering pain or moaning in fear.īoth males and females may grunt, buzz or purr to indicate contentment. Their growls are often used to warn opponents not to get too close.

These sounds include muffled growls, gasps, barks, screams, and whines. Grizzly bears make sounds when excited, angry or nervous. They are mostly diurnal and usually walk on the ground, some cubs also climb trees in search of tasty treats. Instead,Gorillas live in families of 6 to 30 members, led by adult male silverback gorillas. They communicate occasionally by growling, moaning, or grunting. Grizzly bears use their sharp claws to dig nests in winter and hibernate for about 5 to 8 months. They also have a strong sense of territory and will mark their territory with their back against a tree. Grizzlies are solitary animals, and they sometimes gather together for mating or food. On the other hand, gorillas live in tropical rain forests and bamboo forests in the highlands of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. The grizzly bear is mainly distributed in Alaska to Mexico, and is a legendary animal among the Native Americans. Wild silverbacks can weigh up to 220kg and stand about 1.7m tall, similar to the average adult height.įemales are about half the size of males, weighing only 90 kg and 1.5 meters tall. Grizzly bears can weigh more than 315 kilograms, males are larger than females, up to 770 kilograms.Īdult males can grow to a length of 2.5 m and a shoulder height of 1.5 m. Males also have prominent ridges on the midline of the skull. Their males are characterized by white to silver hairs on their backs, hence the name Silverback. They have huge pecs and shoulders, big powerful hands and thick legs. Gorilla is a gentle giant with a black hairless face, small eyes and large prominent nostrils. They have a round face, short round ears and a large hump on the shoulders. Grizzly bears are members of the brown bear species, they are strong animals with fur ranging from light tan to dark brown. In the confrontation between the two, who will die in the end? Let's analyze and compare. The silverback gorilla is the king of the African mountains. Grizzly bear is a apex predator in North America.
