The number of men needed to beat a gorilla varies depending on factors like the gorilla's size, the men's physical condition, combat experience, and coordination.
- For an average gorilla (around 300 pounds), about 3 to 5 capable, athletic men with combat experience might be able to overpower it, though this carries a high risk of injury to the men involved
- For a large silverback gorilla (over 400 pounds and much stronger), estimates range from 6 to 8 men needed to confront it effectively, assuming they are not intimidated and accept the risk of injury
- Some sources suggest that a much larger group, such as 30 men or even up to 100 men, could overpower a gorilla if they coordinate properly, but many would likely be injured or worse in the process
- Experts emphasize that gorillas are incredibly strong-4 to 10 times stronger than humans-and very powerful, but humans’ advantage lies in numbers, coordination, stamina, and strategy
- In a hypothetical scenario, 100 men could defeat a gorilla, but with significant casualties and injuries among the men
In summary, a small group of 3 to 8 men might be enough to beat an average or smaller gorilla, but for a full-grown silverback, a larger group of dozens or even up to 100 men would be needed to ensure victory, albeit with considerable risk to the humans involved. The fight is heavily dependent on coordination and willingness to accept injury or worse
