Can a gorilla fight a crocodile?

A crocodile would win a fight against a gorilla. Most of the fights would begin in or near water, and a gorilla doesn't stand a chance in that scenario. If a crocodile bit and dragged the gorilla into the water, then it's a simple victory.

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What 5 animals could defeat a gorilla?

individual leopards smaller than lions have killed gorillas on rare occasions hippos are also known to prey on animals larger than gorillas. they have also killed nile crocodiles which are over twice the size of a gorilla in addition to lions a hippopotamus can easily kill a gorilla.

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What animal can fight a gorilla?

Apart from humans, gorillas don't really have enemies. The only predator to prey on gorillas is the leopard. Walter Baumgärtel found the remains of several gorillas after they had been killed by leopards in the Virunga Volcanoes.

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What is the biggest predator to a crocodile?

Predators and Threats

Due to the large size and highly aggressive nature of these apex predators, adult crocodiles have very few predators within their natural environments with the exception of occasional takings by big cats such as lions, jaguars, and tigers.

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Who is more powerful than crocodile?

The crocodile has the strongest bite of any terrestrial animal at 3,700PSI while also using 66, 4-inch-long teeth on their prey. Sharks have them beat, though. They bite at 4,000PSI with 300 serrated teeth measuring more than two inches.

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Gorilla vs Crocodile - Who Would Win In A Fight?

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What is gorillas biggest enemy?

Predators. Leopards and crocodiles are large carnivores which may prey upon gorillas. Humans are the greatest threat to all gorilla populations.

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Can a gorilla fight a grizzly bear?

Although a silverback gorilla is very fast, quite strong, and has a longer arm span, it is unlikely that a silverback could defeat the much larger and faster grizzly bear in a fair fight.

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Can anything beat a gorilla in a fight?

The average gorilla is approximately six to 15 times as strong (depending on who you ask). All those techniques that we rely on to defeat stronger opponents aren't going to be enough to overcome that much strength differential: You will not be arm-barring a gorilla, for instance, even if you're Rickson Gracie.

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Can a lion fight a gorilla?

They are both highly aggressive creatures, so a prolonged fight could be brutal. Even then, the lion would probably come out on top, making up for its relative lack of stamina with sheer power. A lion has a good chance of killing a gorilla in a one-on-one fight. The only thing is that a lion rarely fights alone.

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Could a human choke out a gorilla?

For many humans to beat a mountain gorilla, that would need your strength combined into one person which is even impossible. Muscles aren't thick enough to prevent human from choking them out.

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Can a gorilla beat an elephant?

An elephant would win in a fight against a gorilla. Gorillas are certainly powerful and smart animals, but they lack any definitive means of killing an elephant. Unless they happened upon an elephant lying down and managed to inflict severe bites to them, a gorilla simply would not stand a chance.

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Can a rhino beat a crocodile?

If the fight were to happen on land, a rhino might have the upper hand against a saltwater croc because it is more used to living on land. However, if a fight started close to the water or in the water directly, the crocodile would likely defeat the rhino.

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Can a crocodile beat a bear?

Crocodiles are too large and strong for bears to overcome. A fully grown saltwater crocodile would win a fight against the largest bears. Size matters in these fights and crocodiles have that advantage. Bears are undoubtedly strong, but they've never faced anything like a crocodile to know their weaknesses.

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How strong is a gorilla punch?

It is believed that a gorilla punch is strong enough to shatter your skull with one slam of its arm:/Between 1300 to 2700 pounds of force. Gorillas on (avg. 400 lbs) have a muscle mass density almost 4 times higher than the most heavily muscled powerful human you know.

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Can a gorilla beat a polar bear?

The gorilla's behavior and fighting techniques may give it a slight edge, but the polar bear's sheer power and speed would likely give it the win. So, it's likely that the polar bear would be the winner in a fight between a polar bear and a silverback gorilla.

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Are gorillas stronger than lions?

The gorilla's attacking capabilities are significant. They are thought to be ten times stronger than the lion, and they'll utilize every bit of that strength to slap, toss, and leap at their foes. They are capable of biting and tearing their enemies.

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What are gorillas so afraid of?

Certain reptiles such as chameleons and caterpillars are what are gorillas scared/afraid of. They are also afraid of water and will cross streams only if they can do so without getting wet, such as by crossing over fallen logs, and dislike rain.

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Are there any friendly gorillas?

Gorilla habituation is a long and complex process, but it can result in gorillas that are friendly and used to human beings. Many countries with large gorilla populations, such as Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, offer habituated gorilla tracking experiences for visitors.

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Can a man overpower a crocodile?

A crocodile would win a fight against an unarmed human.

Crocodiles frequently kill humans in this manner by attacking them, biting vital areas, and drowning them. If the fight were to happen on land, the human still has a nearly impossible fight.

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Can a crocodile beat an elephant?

The highly territorial saltwater and Nile crocodile species attack when anyone disturbs them, especially during the mating season. What is most likely to kill an elephant is the crocodile biting the elephant's trunk off. The elephant may then die as a result of not being able to eat and drink properly, or even breathe.

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Has a crocodile ever fought a shark?

The crocodile measured a whopping 16 feet, easily dwarfing the shark. When a monster croc faced off a bull shark in Australia. Shocking drone footage shows the moment that a bull shark came face to face with a monster crocodile in Australia.

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