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How large can a silverback gorilla become?

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Adult silverbacks can weigh more than 180 kilograms and stand approximately 1.7 meters tall when upright. Despite their size and strength, they are generally calm and gentle animals when undisturbed.

Adult silverbacks can weigh more than 180 kilograms and stand approximately 1.7 meters tall when upright. Despite their size and strength, they are generally calm and gentle animals when undisturbed.