In a hypothetical fight between 100 men and one gorilla, the outcome depends on several factors including strength, coordination, stamina, and environment. Gorilla's Strength and Abilities:
- Adult male gorillas (silverbacks) weigh between 300 to 485 pounds and have 1.5 to 2 times more muscle mass than humans, especially in the upper body.
- Gorillas are estimated to be 4 to 10 times stronger than the average human, with an upper body pulling force over 1,800 pounds, far surpassing human strength.
- They have powerful jaws with a bite force around 1,300 PSI and large canine teeth, capable of causing severe blunt trauma and breaking bones with their grip.
- Gorillas possess fast-twitch muscle fibers optimized for short bursts of explosive power but lack endurance compared to humans
Humans' Advantages:
- Humans have the advantage of numbers, intelligence, coordination, and stamina.
- A group of 100 men can strategize, communicate, and attack in waves or surround the gorilla, potentially overwhelming it over time.
- Humans could use tactics such as throwing dirt to blind the gorilla or using sticks and rocks to keep distance and increase their chances
Expert Opinions and Analysis:
- Experts agree a single gorilla would easily overpower any individual human due to its superior strength and weaponry (teeth and claws).
- However, when facing 100 men, the gorilla is at a disadvantage due to sheer numbers and human cooperation.
- Primatologists note gorillas are generally not aggressive and would likely try to flee rather than fight such overwhelming odds.
- The battle would be dangerous and deadly for many humans, but coordinated attacks could eventually exhaust and subdue the gorilla.
- If humans are forced to attack one by one without coordination, the gorilla would dominate
Summary:
- One gorilla vs. one man: Gorilla almost certainly wins due to overwhelming strength.
- One gorilla vs. 100 men: Humans likely win due to numbers, coordination, and stamina, despite heavy casualties.
- The gorilla’s superior power is formidable but not enough to overcome a hundred coordinated humans in a fight.
Thus, while a gorilla is extraordinarily strong and dangerous, 100 men working together would probably prevail in this hypothetical fight scenario