Gorilla vs bear: size and build compared side by side
Gorilla vs bear compared: weights, lengths and builds for gorillas and for brown and grizzly bears, each figure with its source and scope.
Animals Editorial Team
How do hippos sleep? In shallow water, maybe underwater
San Diego Zoo says hippos can sleep underwater; a paper says captive studies indicate the possibility. By day, herds prefer to sleep in shallow water.
Is a grizzly stronger than a polar bear? Size and strength
Brown bears are described as extremely strong and polar bears as strong hunters, and polar bears tend to be larger. Compare their size, build and hunting.
Wolf vs dog: gray wolves are widely seen as dogs’ ancestors
Gray wolves are widely recognized as the ancestor of all domestic dog breeds. A wolf’s legs are longer and its feet bigger than those of large domestic dogs.
Why are red pandas endangered? Habitat loss and poaching
Red pandas are listed as Endangered on the IUCN red list. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo names habitat loss, human interference and poaching as primary threats.
Why do gorillas beat their chest? Likely to intimidate rivals
Male gorillas likely beat their chests to attract females in estrous and intimidate rivals; researchers call the beat an honest signal of competitive ability.
Could a Bengal tiger beat a lion? Size, build and range
The tiger is the largest living cat, yet large lions can exceed smaller tigers in size. See weights, builds and ranges for a Bengal tiger and a lion.
Do orcas avoid sperm whales? Orcas attacked a pod in 1997
Orcas do attack sperm whales: in October 1997, about 35 killer whales attacked a pod of nine sperm whales off central California, researchers report.
Why are axolotls endangered? Habitat loss, pollution, fish
Axolotls are critically endangered because of habitat loss around Mexico City, polluted water and introduced predatory fish, with few left in the wild.
What was the biggest elephant ever recorded? About 24,000 pounds
The largest elephant on record, an adult male African savanna elephant, weighed about 24,000 pounds, according to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.