Can you picture a fight between a SIlverback gorilla vs a Grizzly Bear? Before we begin, let’s clarify which animals we are actually talking about. Though many people know them or refer to them as “Silverback Gorillas,” the term “Silverback” is actually exclusive to the adult males of the species properly known as the Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei). They are called this due to the silvery sheen which the hair of their backs takes on once they reach adulthood. Because of this, from here on, it may be assumed that all references to “Silverback Gorillas” are regarding the adult males of each species.
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