Gorilla vs bear: size comparison
Size and the space each takes up
- Western lowland gorilla
- about 3.94 ft (1.2 m) long and 4.59 ft (1.4 m) tall · 353 lb (160 kg)
- Brown bear
- about 5.91 ft (1.8 m) long and 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall · 441 lb (200 kg)
Quick answer
A bear is about 1.29 times the size of a gorilla. A gorilla: about 3.94 ft (1.2 m) long and 4.59 ft (1.4 m) tall, 353 lb (160 kg). A bear: about 5.91 ft (1.8 m) long and 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall, 441 lb (200 kg).
A bear is generally longer than a gorilla, while a gorilla stands taller. You can visualize the difference by comparing their specific dimensions and total body weight.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How do the heights of a gorilla and a bear compare?
- A gorilla is 4.59 ft (1.4 m) tall, while a bear is 3.61 ft (1.1 m) tall.
- Which animal is longer?
- A bear is about 5.91 ft (1.8 m) long, making it longer than a gorilla, which is about 3.94 ft (1.2 m) long.
- How much do they weigh?
- A gorilla weighs 353 lb (160 kg), and a bear weighs 441 lb (200 kg). A bear is about 1.29 times the size of a gorilla.