45 Things That Are Much Bigger or Smaller Than We Thought

The male human hand typically measures 7.5 inches in length, contrasted with a gorilla’s hand width of six inches. With their impressive heft, Gorillas can boast an arm span of up to eight feet for males and 6.5 feet for females.

Despite their imposing presence, gorillas are inherently peaceful creatures who only display aggression when provoked. Unexpected human actions can lead to a defensive display from a male gorilla, marked by fearsome roaring and a bluff charge.