Overview

• Robert Irwin responded to a viral debate about whether 100 humans could defeat a gorilla, saying the question 'just doesn’t sit right' with him as a conservationist.
• He called for shifting the conversation to how many people it takes to save gorillas, emphasizing their endangered status due to habitat loss, poaching, and disease.
• Irwin highlighted gorillas' immense strength but also noted their generally peaceful nature, stating they usually only act in self-defense when provoked.
• The debate, originally sparked on Reddit in 2020 and revived on X in April 2025, has drawn global attention, including input from conservationists, scientists, and public figures.
• Irwin’s compassionate response has been praised online, with many seeing it as a continuation of his family’s legacy of wildlife advocacy.