While both animals share immense strength compared to most other creatures in their habitat, gorillas will generally avoid confrontation unless provoked or threatened.
In contrast, jaguars are top predators in their respective ecosystems, thanks to their tawny fur that provides excellent camouflage in the brush and enables them to hunt prey with ease.
On the other hand, Jaguars are found primarily in Central and South America, preferring habitats that are wetter than those of gorillas, such as tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and deciduous woodlands.
Gorillas need access to ample resources such as food, water, and shelter to survive in the wild, so they tend to forage for fruits, foliage, and sometimes even insects within their habitat.
When gorillas come across a potential meal, they may use surprise ambush tactics by suddenly charging at an animal in hopes of capturing it quickly with little effort expended by the group members involved in the hunt.
In addition to ambush-style attacks, jaguars often employ a careful stalking approach to increase their chances of success during a hunt while minimizing the risk of injury.