Gorillas are the largest living primates, with adult males (silverbacks) typically standing between about 1.4 meters (4 ft 7 in) and 1.8 meters (5 ft 11 in) tall when upright
. Some exceptional individuals have been recorded taller, such as a wild silverback at 1.95 meters (6 ft 5 in) and a captive gorilla reaching 2.2 meters (7 ft 3 in)
. Female gorillas are generally shorter, ranging from about 1.25 to 1.5 meters (4 ft 1 in to 4 ft 11 in)
. Gorillas usually walk on all fours using knuckle-walking, so their full height is often underestimated unless they stand upright, which they do occasionally
. In summary:
- Adult male gorillas: approximately 1.4 to 1.8 meters tall (4 ft 7 in to 5 ft 11 in)
- Adult female gorillas: approximately 1.25 to 1.5 meters tall (4 ft 1 in to 4 ft 11 in)
- Tallest recorded wild male: about 1.95 meters (6 ft 5 in)
- Tallest recorded captive gorilla: about 2.2 meters (7 ft 3 in)
