Gorilla vs dolphin: 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)
- Common bottlenose dolphin
- about 8.53 ft (2.6 m) long and 27.6 in (70 cm) tall · 441 lb (200 kg)
Quick answer
A dolphin is about 1.86 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 dolphin: about 8.53 ft (2.6 m) long and 27.6 in (70 cm) tall, 441 lb (200 kg).
A dolphin is generally longer than a gorilla, while a gorilla stands taller than a dolphin. Comparing their physical dimensions helps visualize the difference between these two animals.
Typical adult or standard sizes; real ones vary.
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Questions people ask
- How much does each animal weigh?
- A gorilla weighs 353 lb (160 kg), while a dolphin weighs 441 lb (200 kg).
- What are the height differences between them?
- A gorilla is 4.59 ft (1.4 m) tall, and a dolphin is 27.6 in (70 cm) tall.
- How do their lengths compare?
- A gorilla is about 3.94 ft (1.2 m) long, and a dolphin is about 8.53 ft (2.6 m) long. A dolphin is about 1.86 times the size of a gorilla.