According to wildlife expert and primate authority, Kaleb, he claims to have settled the heated online discussion regarding if a lone silverback gorilla would be able to overpower a group of 100 human soldiers.
The topic has been trending extensively across social media platforms, and it’s primarily due to a user named ‘DreamChasnMike’ who initiated the discussion with a question in a tweet on April 24, 2025.
He humorously suggested that a hundred determined individuals might stand a chance against a single gorilla, stressing the importance of dedication.” And soon enough, the whole internet was buzzing with their thoughts on the matter.
Many people find it hard to believe that a hundred men could win a physical fight against a gorilla, a debate that’s been popularized through numerous internet memes. However, one individual claims he has found a solution to this hypothetical conflict.
Expert ‘answers’ 100 men vs gorilla debate
As a gaming enthusiast with a keen interest in trivia, let me jump into this lively online discussion. You see, it so happens that I hold a degree specializing in our simian friends, making me an ideal candidate to weigh in on the much-debated topic of one gorilla vs 100 men.
At present, Kaleb focuses mainly on various wildlife species including black bears, pronghorns, birds, and bats. His educational background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Ecology, supplemented by a minor in Primatology – the scientific study of apes – as indicated on his social media platforms.
As stated by Kaleb, a group of 100 men could likely overpower a solitary gorilla; however, it’s important to note that they might sustain some initial injuries in the process.
He stated in a widely-viewed post (over 17 million views at the time) that many individuals significantly exaggerate the size, power, cleverness, resilience, and fierceness [of silverback gorillas].
Generally speaking, an adult male silverback gorilla typically weighs between 300 and 400 pounds, with the heaviest ever recorded tipping the scales at nearly 600. Given their immense size, they’re likely around four to five times stronger than a well-built human. This means that in a confrontation, injuries are highly probable for us. However, it’s important to note that a silverback gorilla doesn’t have the ability to tear apart a person instantly; instead, several individuals would be needed to subdue him by holding onto different limbs.
Typically, a male silverback gorilla weighs between 300 to 400 pounds, with records showing some reaching nearly 600 pounds. They are incredibly strong, being approximately 4-5 times stronger than an average man who regularly works out. This means that encounters with them can be dangerous, but it’s important to note that they don’t indiscriminately tear apart every human they come across.
— Kaleb (@cowboyKal3b) April 28, 2025
Kaleb points out that since gorillas are almost as genetically related to humans as we are to orangutans, they have a lot of our vulnerabilities – yet they tire easily despite their remarkable physical power.
Considering this, Kaleb points out that humans’ resilience and vast population could overpower the animal, tirelessly pursuing it until it reaches exhaustion and eventually meets its demise.
It’s reasonable to assume that he would get tired rather swiftly compared to humans, given that we’ve largely optimized our cardiovascular endurance at the expense of maintaining the physical strength other apes possess. In essence, an exhausted gorilla might find it challenging to match even seven opponents, let alone a large group.
It seems reasonable to estimate that about thirty to forty men might stand a chance against an average silverback gorilla. However, this assessment is based on the assumption that the silverback has an unusual aggressive instinct instead of naturally retreating when faced with a large group of adversaries, as most wild animals do.
A single silverback gorilla might pose a challenge for one person, but with around 30 to 40 men, it’s likely that they could overpower him. However, it’s important to note that in most cases, silverbacks will retreat when confronted by a large group of potential aggressors, similar to how most wild animals behave, except for elephants and hippos.
— Kaleb (@cowboyKal3b) April 28, 2025
In the midst of ongoing discussions about this subject, both online and offline, Kaleb’s proficiency has emerged as a notable factor, even drawing the interest of Elon Musk. Remarkably, he responded to a playful suggestion by YouTube personality MrBeast concerning a video idea related to a potential confrontation.
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