Herbivore (stems, bamboo shoots and fruits) Tale of the TapeĪrctic Ocean, sea ice, and adjacent coastal areas They are known for their incredible ability to communicate with an impressive variety of different sounds and can live in the wild up to around 40 years, and over 50 years in captivity. Typically considered an example of a gentle giant, gorillas rarely display their incredible strength except in incidents involving conflicts within their own species, or, in this case, when threatened by a roaming polar bear. As they are nomadic in nature, they are actually important in seed dispersion for many species of fruit trees.Īccomplished climbers, gorillas make their nests both on the ground and in trees, and while they can walk on their feet if they choose, they tend to enjoy the stability and weight bearing balance that knuckle-walking provides. The GorillaĪlso the largest of their species, gorillas are primates which are primarily herbivores, subsisting on bamboo, leafy plants, and fruit. Most at home on the ice, they typically spend their time in isolation, occasionally retreating to land to impatiently await the next freezing when the ice disappears, as their food sources all live in the water. They are skilled hunters, often stalking and feeding on seals, which provide the great amount of energy through their blubber that polar bears need to sustain themselves. While in the wild, they typically live up to eighteen years, although in captivity, safe from dangers such as gorillas (just throwing that out there), they can live up to thirty years. Roaming the ice and snow of the Arctic circle, polar bears are four-legged predators and the largest variety of the bear species. Lets get a general overview of each warrior before we start making any sort of comparisons. If these two species engaged in a face-off, who would have the upper hand? Lets consider all the options by breaking down and comparing each species in several categories to determine what advantages and disadvantages could play a major role in determining the victor. Lets introduce our contenders for a hypothetical battle of epic proportions: the massive polar bear and the powerful gorilla. What if there were a situation where two prime examples of different species engaged in a battle to the death, one which does not typically occur? However, the competitions we enjoy considering here are rooted in the natural world, grounded in reality. Ordinarily, these beasts keep to themselves, foraging for nuts and berries in the wilderness, but they will hunt deer, elk, or fish, if they happen upon a populated area.Its always fascinating when behemoths face off against each other, which may account for the popularity of monster vs. The North American grizzly bear isn’t looking for a fight, but near its cubs and you’ll find one you likely won’t escape.Īccording to Listverse, the grizzly weighs as much as half a ton, can run almost 35 MPH, and delivers 1,200 PSI of pain in a single bite. While one lion bite may not be enough to make the kill, several lion bites surely will.Īn African lion delivers 650 PSI in its bite. Lions hunt in packs, and take down their prey together. Lions have a strong bite, topping the scales at 650 PSI, the Mysterious World reports, but they are nowhere near the strongest on this list.Īnd most of them don’t live in the jungle.Īn adult male lion can grow to more than 410 pounds, the Journal of Zoology maintains, so they’re not exactly lightweights, but their social nature precludes the need for the strongest jaws on the savannah. They may be king of the jungle, but in this context, they’re neither. So, what animal has the strongest bite? Here’s more on several of the most intimidating gnashers in the world: 6. No matter what they’re after, one thing is clear, strong-jawed carnivores aren’t to be tangled with. Grizzly bears can deliver near 1,200 PSI in a single bite.
In contrast, even the hungriest human can only muster up a 150-PSI chomp. And bears, oh my, can crunch up to 1,162 pounds per square inch (PSI), Science Focus reports, making it one of the strongest animal bites. Without their teeth, they would have little means to catch and eat their food.Īnd that’s why their teeth are so strong.īig cats like lions and tigers can crush bones with their bite. Of course, if you’re a groggy Grizzly bear, a wild salmon can provide much the same benefit.įor carnivores throughout the world, dental health is very important.
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