Overview

• Robert Irwin addressed the viral debate on whether 100 men could defeat a gorilla, emphasizing the ethical issues of such a hypothetical scenario.
• Irwin questioned the value of discussing violence against an endangered species, urging people to focus on how many humans it takes to save gorillas instead.
• He highlighted the critically endangered status of gorillas, citing habitat destruction, hunting, and disease as major threats to their survival.
• Primatologists, including Tara Stoinski, noted that while human cooperation might give an edge in the hypothetical fight, gorilla strength is often exaggerated.
• Conservationists are using the viral trend to raise awareness about the urgent need for gorilla protection and habitat preservation.