Gorilla vs. Monkey: 7 Differences Between The Two

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When most people think of gorilla and monkey, they immediately think of two very different animals that share some similarities.

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But what are the actual variations between these two? This blog post explores seven key distinctions between gorillas and monkeys. Let's start!

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Tails are an essential difference between gorillas and monkeys. Gorillas do not have tails, whereas most monkeys use long tails for balance and swinging from tree to tree.

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Gorillas are much larger than monkeys, with males weighing up to 400 pounds. Monkeys, on the other hand, typically weigh less than 50 pounds.

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gorillas have much larger skulls than monkeys. This difference is because gorillas have much bigger brains than monkeys. On average, a gorilla’s brain is about three times the size of a monkey’s brain.

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Gorillas are quadrupeds, meaning they walk on all fours. Monkeys are bipeds, signifying they primarily walk on two legs.

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Gorilla vs. Monkey: 7 Differences Between The Two

When most people think of gorilla and monkey, they immediately think of two very different animals that share some similarities.

But what are the actual variations between these two? This blog post explores seven key distinctions between gorillas and monkeys. Let's start!

Tails are an essential difference between gorillas and monkeys. Gorillas do not have tails, whereas most monkeys use long tails for balance and swinging from tree to tree.

Tail

Gorillas are much larger than monkeys, with males weighing up to 400 pounds. Monkeys, on the other hand, typically weigh less than 50 pounds.

Body Size and Shape

gorillas have much larger skulls than monkeys. This difference is because gorillas have much bigger brains than monkeys. On average, a gorilla’s brain is about three times the size of a monkey’s brain.

Facial Features

Gorillas are quadrupeds, meaning they walk on all fours. Monkeys are bipeds, signifying they primarily walk on two legs.

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