So in a real gorilla vs grizzly brawl, who would win? Most stats say the bear wins. The size difference, durability and raw aggression of a grizzly — especially when fighting on two legs — make it an overwhelming opponent. Its ability to easily rip flesh and outmuscle other animals gives it a lethal edge.
Still, fans of King Kong might argue that the gorilla has the smarts and upper hand in certain scenarios. But against a rampaging grizzly with nature on its side, the odds don’t look good. In the wild, it would likely be a quick and brutal ending.
As fun as these matchups are to imagine, both animals are best admired from a distance. In the natural world, these titans rule their domains without ever crossing paths — and that’s probably for the best.
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