Answer : No, an Orangutan is not heavier than a Gorilla
The average weight of an Orangutan is 70 kg, (154 lbs) versus 150 kg, (331 lbs) for a Gorilla
Name | Name:Orangutan | Name:Gorilla |
Weight | Weight:70 kg, (154 lbs) | Weight:150 kg, (331 lbs) |
| * ranges from 50 to 90kg | * ranges from 100 to 200kg |
Height | Height:138 cm, (4 ft, 6.3 in ) | Height:155 cm, (5 ft, 1 in ) |
Top Speed | Top Speed:6 kph, (4 mph) | Top Speed:40 kph, (25 mph) |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):35 | Lifespan in Wild (years):42 |
Description | Description:Orangutans the only apes that live outside of Africa. They are adept climbers, with long arms to swing from one branch to another, and live most of their lives in the trees. Males use their throat pouches to produce deep, long calls to attract females and intimidate enemies. They are an orangish brown in color. | Description:Gorillas are large, powerful, black or grey primates. They are known for having long arms and big heads. They live in jungles and rainforests. |
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