Tough Hide Protection
A silverback’s skin and fur combination provides significant protection against scratches, punches, and basic strikes. This natural covering substantially reduces the impact of bare-handed human attacks. The tough hide would make it extremely difficult for humans to cause meaningful damage without weapons. This built-in protection means the gorilla could absorb numerous strikes while remaining relatively unharmed throughout an extended confrontation. Humans have much more vulnerable skin and would accumulate damage much faster during the same exchange.