Would humanoid strength be comparable to elephant strength?

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The discussion centers around the comparative strength of a fictional humanoid species, the Keplerians, and elephants. Participants explore the strength capabilities of both, considering factors such as weight and muscle mass, and question the implications of size on strength.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant claims that Keplerians can carry a bear, suggesting they can lift up to three times their weight due to their muscular build.
  • Another participant provides external references indicating that Asian elephants can lift significant weights, such as logs weighing up to 300 kg (660 lbs) and haul several tonnes.
  • A humorous remark questions the terminology used to describe the strength of Keplerians in relation to carrying bears.
  • A further comment challenges the comparison by questioning the size of Keplerians in relation to elephants, implying that size plays a crucial role in strength capabilities.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the comparison of strength between Keplerians and elephants, with multiple viewpoints and questions raised regarding size and strength implications.

Contextual Notes

The discussion lacks specific definitions of strength and does not clarify the assumptions regarding the size and muscle composition of the Keplerians compared to elephants.

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Keplerians, 1 of my humanoid species, are so strong, they can carry a bear with just their muscles.

Humanoid weight: 200 lbs with a lot of muscle mass
Black bear weight: up to 600 lbs, also very muscular

That means they can carry up to 3x their weight. That is very strong.

But would this strength be comparable to an elephant's strength?
 
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Keplerians, 1 of my humanoid species, are so strong, they can carry a bear with just their muscles.

I wonder whether your Keplerians are best described as "bear loading", "load bearing" or "bear bearing" humanoids?
 
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Are Keplerians the size of elephants? I could carry a bear if I was 20 times larger.
 

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