Gorillas are herbivorous, predominantly ground-dwelling great apes that inhabit the tropical forests of equatorial Africa. The genus Gorilla is divided into two species: the eastern gorillas and the western gorillas, and either four or five subspecies.

How much does a full grown silverback gorilla weight?

To set the record straight, gorillas do not weigh anywhere near 800 pounds. A healthy, mature male silverback will push 300-400 pounds, 440 tops. Some males in captivity have indeed reached 600 pounds, which is a sad and unhealthy state of affairs where humans have allowed the primates to become obese.

How much does a full adult gorilla weigh?

Males are much larger than females. Adult males weigh an average of 300 pounds (136.1 kilograms) and up to 500 pounds (226.8 kilograms). They stand up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall. Adult females weigh from 150 to 200 pounds (113.4 kilograms) and stand up to 4.5 feet (1.4 meters) tall.