Time.com on when chimps attack:
But adult chimpanzees might be better described as superhuman — a 200-lb. chimpanzee is five to seven times stronger than a person of the same size, especially in the upper body. “They are incredibly powerful, and people underestimate that,” says McCann. “An adult male chimpanzee is a formidable animal. I would not want to be standing next to one.”
Remember that. They may look innocent, but they are strong.
For reference, boxer Mike Tyson was about 218lbs when he would fight (heavyweight is > 200 pounds). Would you view Mike Tyson has harmless? Now remember that next time you see an adult chimp. Best to leave them in the zoos with trainers who know how to take care of them.
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