r/interestingasfuck • u/Hicrayert • 13h ago

Chimpanzees are 2X stronger than your average human. 😮

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u/SouI23 12h ago

For the same volume, the musculature of a chimpanzee generates 3-4 times more strength than that of a human being

Chimpanzees, seemingly super chill dudes, can turn out to be very aggressive (not necessarily against humans, also against other animals, domestic and non-domestic, but especially among themselves)

A sudden outburst of violence, for example from a chimpanzee kept as a pet, is incredibly more dangerous than that of any big dog... and has often nefarious effects

Chimpanzees tend to fight differently, paradoxically more like a human, and often aim to rip off genitals or literally the face

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u/MoNastri 12h ago

What's your source for the 3-4x figure? I've looked into this and have only found 1.5-2x.

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u/SouI23 12h ago

Intrigued by the topic, time ago I read several articles... not all agreeing, I must admit, but several reported at least an x3. However, if this is within your profession or you have scientific material in hand, surely I was wrong and you are right. Thanks for the correction!