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The Top 5 Heaviest Primates
| Primate | Average Weight | 2007 IUCN Red List Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Gorilla | 220 kg (485 lbs) | Endangered |
2 |
Human | 77 kg (170 lbs) | Ok (for now) |
3 |
Orangutan | 75 kg (165 lbs) | Endangered |
4 |
Chimpanzee | 50 kg (110 lbs) | Endangered |
5 |
Baboon | 45 kg (100 lbs) | Lower risk |
Sources: Various
List Notes: These weights are for average sized male primates.
- The Eastern Lowland Gorilla or Gorilla beringei graueri is the largest living primate known to science (the Sasquatch if it exists is probably heavier) . The maximum size of a male gorilla can be over 225 kg (500 lb) and 1.83 m (6 ft) in the wild, with much heavier weights recorded in captivity.
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