Lions and gorillas are both powerful predators in Africa, and a confrontation between them could realistically happen where their habitats overlap. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where lions inhabit the savannah’s edge and gorillas roam the rainforests, a showdown between these two could determine the true “King of the Jungle.” Want to see who would win in this epic battle, based on comparisons of their unique characteristics? Watch our video to find out.
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