Who is bigger tiger or lion? Who is stronger: a lion or a tiger

Who is stronger - Leo or Tiger.
(Answer to a child's question)

I asked this question as a child, but never received an answer. But really, who is stronger? Maybe Leo, it’s not for nothing that they call him the King of Beasts? Or maybe the tiger - this huge striped, cunning and ferocious cat - is stronger?
Let's try to think together and answer this question.
The easiest way would be to look at how fights between a lion and a tiger in nature end. But nothing is known about such fights. The habitats of lions and tigers are located far from each other and in nature these animals do not collide. Lions live in the steppe regions of Africa. Large Bengal tigers live in tropical forests India, And the largest of the tigers, the Amur, live in the far east of Russia.
Let's see what connoisseurs and experts write about these animals.
About tigers:
A male Bengal or royal tiger weighs 270 - 300 kilograms. The length of its body without a tail reaches three meters, and the height at the withers is one meter 10 centimeters. This powerful strong cat jumps over a 3 meter high fence with a cow in its mouth. The tiger has long and sharp fangs, the fangs are up to 10 centimeters long, and long and razor-sharp claws are 10 centimeters long. The tiger is a loner by nature, he never hopes for help from anyone else, and always strives to end the fight with a quick victory. Such cruelty often gives tigers an advantage.
The male tiger obtains its own food by ambushing its prey. In addition, tigers are more agile and faster than lions. Maximum speed tiger - 80 km/h, lion - 60 km/h.
As a predator, the tiger has no competitors. Since the tiger is a solitary predator, battle is not best option, since injury may mean the inability to hunt and hunger. Therefore, he tries to avoid battles if possible. Tigers are much more aggressive than lions.
And very tenacious. There is a known case in India during a tiger hunt. A hunter with a gun sat in a turret on the back of a tall elephant. He saw a tiger in the thicket and shot at it with a gun, the bullet hitting the tiger right in the heart. An ordinary beast would have fallen to the ground dead. And the ferocious tiger rushed at the hunter in rage. With a bullet in the heart, the tiger ran 20 meters to the elephant, jumped on its back and killed the hunter with a blow of its paw. And only after that the tiger fell to the ground dead.
Each tiger has its own marked territory where it hunts wild animals. Fights between tigers in nature are very, very rare. Tigers practically do not intersect with each other. Roar bengal tiger can be heard in the forest at a distance of up to 3 km.

They write about lions:
A male Transvaal lion weighs 220 – 250 kilograms. The length of its body without a tail reaches two and a half meters, and the height at the withers is one meter 20 centimeters, and the mane further increases its height. A lion's fangs are shorter than those of a tiger, its claws are 7 centimeters long and not as sharp as those of a tiger. Leos are fighters from birth. Lions are not alone, they live in a lion pack - it is called a pride. The first responsibility of a male lion is to protect the lionesses and cubs of his pride and the pride's hunting territory from other lone lions who want to become leaders in his pride. As a result, the male lion spends most of his time fighting, defending the pride and the pride's territory. And nature helps him in this: for additional protection and intimidation of enemies, the lion has a mane, so thick that, like chain mail, it protects the lion’s neck from the fangs of enemies, and is a reminder that male lions are created for fighting.
Frequent fights with other lions and combat experience make the male lion an experienced and very dangerous fighter. The lion has highly developed muscles in its front paws. A lion's paw is stronger than a tiger's. With one blow of his paw, the lion breaks the hyena's back. A lion never hunts game; this is not a royal business. The lionesses get the prey in the pride, but the male lion always comes first to eat, and only then the lionesses and the rest of the pride members. The roar of a lion can be heard for 8 kilometers. The roar of a lion alone terrifies people; it is not a roar, but heavenly thunder.
The lion has absolutely no fear of the tiger. Being next to the tiger, the lion royally remains completely unperturbed. The tiger, on the other hand, is usually nervous and appears anxious around the lion.

Now let’s try the baby together, using the knowledge we have gained about the lion and the tiger, compare them and evaluate which of them is stronger.
When compared, it is clear that a tiger is 50–70 kilograms heavier than a lion, and this is very important. So the tiger has more muscles, more power. A tiger is half a meter longer than a lion. A tiger's fangs are longer than those of a lion. A tiger's claws are longer and sharper than those of a lion. The tiger is faster, more dexterous and more furious than the lion.
But the lion also has its advantages. The lion has absolutely no fear of the tiger. The male lion is a cold-blooded, experienced and very dangerous fighter. A lion has a stronger paw strike than a tiger.

It turns out, whatever one may say, despite some of the advantages of the lion, the tiger is physically both larger and stronger than the lion. Not much, but stronger. This is the answer to the question of who is stronger. Stronger than the tiger.

In a fight, as a rule, the big one wins and strong fighter, but not always. An experienced and skilled fighter has a good chance of defeating a stronger opponent. If a lion and a tiger do not meet in nature, then there are places on Earth where they are close and even engage in battle. This is in circuses and zoos.
Let's see what connoisseurs and experts write about this.
Even in ancient times in Rome, in the arena of the Colosseum circus, they pitted African lions with Asian tigers, and they fought for the amusement of the public. According to historical records, battles between lions and tigers in Ancient Rome more often ended in victory for the tiger.
Nowadays, clashes between lions and tigers also occur. A Bengal tiger killed a lion at the Ankara Zoo. The clash between the predators occurred after the tiger snuck into a hole between neighboring cages. With one blow of his paw, the tiger inflicted a mortal wound on the lion, which decided the outcome of the fight.
According to reports from zoos and circuses, it is clear that when a lion and a tiger fight, the lion almost always suffers more wounds and defeats. Or a tiger might bite a lion to death if they are not separated in time.
However, it also happens differently. Animal trainer Betty described the case of a lion nicknamed “Sultan the First,” who, during a performance in the circus arena, challenged all the tigers to a fight and defeated them all one by one.
“It was an amazing sight, since the lion was surrounded only by large young and strong tigers. These were far from weak opponents. This amazing lion feinted his blows like a skilled boxer, made the tigers miss, and himself dealt a crushing blow in response, then forced the defeated tigers to crawl around the arena, striking them strong blows. There was no hope of taking the animals away, and the lion continued to beat the tigers to death."

From the stories of experts it is clear that in a duel between a lion and a tiger, the tiger still wins more often. This confirms our conclusion that the tiger is stronger than the lion. However, the tiger, this most powerful of animals, was not called the King of Beasts. And rightly so. The tiger leads a robber rather than a royal lifestyle, rushes through the forest after deer, and has no subjects. And the tiger is the only animal that attacks people more often than others.
But the lion leads a truly royal lifestyle. He has a whole tribe under his command - a pride of lions. The male lion, as a true king, ensures the protection of the territory and members of the pride. He does not rush after antelopes, but fights with the enemies of the pride, keeping order in the pride with truly royal equanimity. And he has a royal appearance, and the lion’s roar is truly royal. Therefore, the lion is deservedly and rightly called the King of beasts, although he is not the strongest of them.

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Recently I gave a short lecture on African wildlife to a very interesting, lively and appreciative audience - children! First of all, they don't stare at phones and they (phones) don't ring. Secondly, if they are interested, they literally listen with their mouths open. Thirdly, they always ask a lot of questions.

First, let's look at the subject of discussion.

In modern wild nature, a lion and a tiger cannot meet. There are no tigers in Africa, and the Asiatic lion is on the verge of extinction. There are about 300 of them left and they all live in a very protected reserve in India. No tigers allowed! 😃 Therefore, if we talk about modern world, then we must consider simply the largest representatives of each species - our Amur tiger and African lion.

So let's see what each one has with parameters:

The weight of a lion can reach 250 kg. Usually around 180. Average weight Amur tiger - 200 kg, which is slightly more than a lion, however, the difference is not so big as to immediately draw conclusions.

The lifestyles of lions and tigers are very different. The lion hunts less often than the tiger, and therefore it can be assumed that the tiger is more trained and should win the fight. However, there are two factors to consider regarding lions. 1. Lions very often come into battle with other lions, and therefore have a lot of experience in “fighting”. 2. Lions are family cats, but they are often found alone; Such people hunt no less than a tiger, therefore, they should not yield to it in physical fitness.

Speed. The tiger wins here, as it is capable of accelerating up to 80 km/h, versus 60-70 km/h for the lion. But in a fight, speed is only important when you want to escape. I'm sure both cats won't run away.

Fangs and jaw power - very important point. After all, the bite should be decisive in this fight. And here, perhaps, the lion has a slight advantage, but again, this is not enough to make a definite conclusion.

According to many YouTube videos, tigers often win in zoos. But circus trainers say that lions are often stronger. But animals living in captivity are weaker and lazier than their relatives from wildlife. Tigers adapt better to life in the zoo.

So what did I answer to the children? I evened the chances of one and the other. The lion and the tiger are representatives of the same genus - panthers. They are direct relatives. These two are incredible strong cats. And it is simply impossible to predict the outcome of such a fight. Everything will depend on many facts, such as physical condition the beast, its age, mood and, of course, luck.

By the way, lions and tigers get along well in zoos. Quarrels between them arise no more often than between representatives of the same species. And male lions and tigresses can not only mate, but have joint offspring. Such hybrids are called ligers. The probability of conception is very low, approximately 1-2%. There are about two dozen ligers in the world. All, of course, in zoos.

Let's admire the lions and tigers, and let them live in peace. After all, the main enemy of these cats is man...

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Many of you will probably be interested to know which of these two outstanding predators is stronger, who will defeat whom in a fight to the death. So, let's look at the physical and mental characteristics of a lion and a tiger, and try to figure out who will win in this hypothetical fight.
Let's start with the lion. So, the lion is the generally accepted king of beasts, the lord of the desert. For many of us, the lion represents fearlessness and strength. Indeed, the lion is a force to be reckoned with. But let's abandon unnecessary lyrics and move directly to the facts. Weight Limit modern lions weigh about 250 kg, since the largest subspecies of lions - Cape and Barbary - have long been exterminated. And these lions could weigh even more. Lions have a mane that protects their neck from bites and blows from the paws of enemies. The tiger is deprived of this advantage.
Lions are known to live large families, called prides. Males, as usual, rarely hunt. But this does not mean that they are parasites. The male lions are responsible for the well-being of the entire pride. They are the ones who protect their pride, and are often forced to fight for their territory, females and offspring. Young lions leave the pride and go in search of new lands. They must have enough strength and courage to defeat a seasoned lion on his territory and, having overthrown him, get his land and females. So the lions are by no means easy life, as it may seem to some at first glance. Throughout their lives, males have to participate in many fierce fights, so lions have a wealth of combat experience. After all, they are fighters from birth.
What do we see in a tiger? The tiger, unlike the lion, is a solitary animal. He meets his own kind less often, he does not need to protect his females and his offspring, so he has fewer direct conflicts with his fellow tribesmen. Which means less and combat experience. But, as mentioned above, he is a loner, and therefore he is used to doing everything himself and relying solely on his own strength, while a lion can be helped by his fellow tribesman (the pride is most often led by several lions, usually brothers).
A tiger's prey is similar in size to that of a lion, but on average a lion's prey is still slightly heavier. But lions hunt in groups (alone much less often), and the tiger does everything himself.
As already mentioned, the tiger is deprived of protection in the form of a mane, which would protect its throat from enemy attacks. But the tiger has its advantages. Its teeth are slightly longer than those of a lion, and its claws are the largest of all existing cats. So, we can say that the tiger is better armed.
The maximum weight of a tiger far exceeds 300 kg and can be about 350 kg (and in extreme cases even more). We are talking about the Ussuri or Amur subspecies of the tiger. These are the tigers large animals in the cat family. They are even larger than the extinct Barbary and Cape lions. However, we should not forget that in addition to Ussuri tiger There are also other, smaller subspecies. The larger Bengal tiger is comparable in size to the African lion, while the Sumatran tiger is smaller. I don't know exact number all tiger subspecies, so calculating the arithmetic average will be difficult. But I think that the sizes of a tiger and a lion are on average about equal. If the tiger is on average and larger, then it is insignificant.
No one can say for sure which of these two legendary cats runs faster, jumps, etc. However, I can absolutely say that the tiger is more mobile. He simply does not have the right to spend so much time basking in the sun and sunbathing like a lion (the Amur tiger travels many more kilometers per day than any lion). As the famous zoologist Bernhard Grzimek said, the tiger is choleric. Leo is more phlegmatic. The lioness is more mobile, but she is far from the tiger.
In general, based on all this, it must be said that in this case victory depends on to a greater extent from a specific individual. That is, it is impossible to say for sure whether the lion or the tiger will win. But I believe that the tiger still has a slightly greater chance of winning than the lion. Do not forget that much depends on the specific subspecies of tiger and lion. The difference between the Amur and Sumatran tigers is huge. While modern lion subspecies do not have such a range in weight. If when a Sumatran tiger clashes with a lion, the latter has a greater chance of winning, then when a lion fights with an Amur tiger, the lion’s chances of winning are very small, and in this situation the Amur tiger will almost always win. In a fight between a Bengal tiger and a lion, both sides have equal chances of winning. But again, it seems to me that the Bengal tiger still has a little more chances, since it is more mobile, and, as it seems to me, more agile. So if you take best fighter among tigers and the best fighter among lions, then the tiger will win.

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What is typical is that no matter how many times I speak to children, the same question is always asked: who is stronger - a lion or a tiger. And if you remember your childhood, I personally also asked myself this question. If you are suddenly interested or your children ask you about this, then do not rush to answer!
First, let's look at the subject of discussion. In modern wild nature, a lion and a tiger cannot meet. There are no tigers in Africa, and the Asiatic lion is on the verge of extinction. There are about 300 of them left and they all live in a very protected reserve in India. No tigers allowed! Therefore, if we talk about the modern world, we must consider simply the largest representatives of each species - our Amur tiger and African lion.

So let's see what each one has with the parameters. The weight of a lion can reach 250 kg. Usually about 180. The average weight of an Amur tiger is 215 kg, which is more than that of a lion, however, the difference is not so large as to immediately draw conclusions.

The lifestyles of lions and tigers are very different. The lion hunts less often than the tiger, and therefore it can be assumed that the tiger is more trained and should win the fight. However, there are two factors to consider regarding lions. 1. Lions very often come into battle with other lions, and therefore have a lot of experience in “fighting”. 2. Lions are family cats, but they are often found alone; They hunt no less than a tiger, therefore, they should not be inferior to it in physical form.

Fangs and jaw power are a very important point. After all, the bite should be decisive in this fight. And here, perhaps, the lion has a slight advantage, but again, this is not enough to make a definite conclusion.

According to many YouTube videos, tigers often win in zoos. But circus trainers say that lions are often stronger. But animals living in captivity are weaker and lazier than their wild relatives. Tigers adapt better to life in the zoo.

So what's the answer? I evened the chances of one and the other. The lion and the tiger are representatives of the same genus - panthers. They are direct relatives. These are two incredibly strong cats. And it is simply impossible to predict the outcome of such a fight. Everything will depend on many facts, such as the physical condition of the animal, its age, mood and, of course, luck.

Sometimes, we adults, having heard stupid children's questions, get into trouble: why do nettles sting? Why is tickling funny? How do plants drink? Who is stronger, the lion or the tiger? Everything seemed so simple. But hardly anyone can answer them right away. Let's try to help by comparing two famous feline predators: lion and tiger.

The lion is the king of all animals.

The lion is a predator from the panther family. One of the largest known cats, whose weight can reach up to 250 kg. The kings of animals have powerful musculoskeletal mass: strong paws, jaws, fangs grow about 8 centimeters.

The length of the body with head is on average 175 - 250 cm in males, and 150 - 170 in females. The longest (3.2 m) lion with a black mane was killed in Angola. However, it is possible that in nature there are also representatives of more impressive size.

Leos are terrible lazy people. They rest for more than 20 hours a day, going out to hunt after sunset. They do not like loneliness and try to gather in groups - prides. Some males do not get along with their families and leave them, becoming nomads. The pride does not allow strangers into its habitat.

All responsibilities are strictly distributed: who hunts and who guards. More often than not, their victims are others. large mammals: hyenas, antelopes and warthogs, rarely other felines. Considering the size and strength of adult individuals, there were no enemies in nature capable of defeating them. At the same time, they are affectionate with members of their family, they can rub each other’s necks and noses for a long time, and lick each other’s heads.

Yes, the lion is truly a king, strong and smart, it’s hard to disagree with this.

Tiger - fast and sharp

The tiger is a predatory animal. The largest and heaviest wild cat. Massive representatives are Bengal and Amur. Males grow 2.5 meters long without a tail. The weight reaches 270 kg on average, but there are individuals heavier - 380 kg. The tiger is the owner of a large and massive skull from 30 sharp teeth, its fangs can reach a length of 8 cm.

They have excellent vision, they can see at night as during the day. Adults lead a solitary lifestyle. They choose for themselves separate territory, and protect it extremely zealously. The dimensions are considerable - from 60 to 100 km. They go out hunting exclusively one at a time.

Tigers are cunning and dangerous; they can sneak up from behind so that even the sharpest-eared animal cannot hear. Nor will they wander through the forests, endless search food when you can watch for her at a watering hole. And in order to be unnoticed, they always approach, crouching low to the ground, from the leeward side. They are fast and jumping, capable of accelerating to a speed of 80 km/h, and the jump height is 9 - 10 meters in length. They choose ungulates as victims: deer, roe deer, musk deer.

The sharpest and fast predator is the top of the food pyramid, and has virtually no enemies, except for a person. The Amur brothers were a little unlucky; brown and Himalayan bears. Tigers need to be protected, because they are constantly killed by poachers for their valuable skin. Currently total quantity can be determined by counting heads.

Who will win if a lion and a tiger fight?

Under natural conditions these two dangerous predator They do not intersect with each other, since they live in different places. Amur tiger on the territory:

Far East.
Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan.
India.
Southeast Asian countries.

Leos are found in:

African savannas.
Southern Europe.
In the Middle East.

See you dangerous cats I can go to the zoo or the circus. And there were such cases. In them, according to eyewitnesses, the lions won, since they are calm and calm in times of danger. The tiger begins to panic and rush around, thereby signing his own death sentence.

But what is the matter here, physical strength or strength of character? The second option is more suitable. Leo remains king to the end, proud and majestic.

Lion and tiger: who is faster, tougher and stronger?

If we summarize all of the above, then a little zoologist can be explained that:

Their weight is practically the same.
The length of the body is the same.
The sizes of the fangs are the same.
The tiger is faster than the lion.
The tiger is always more aggressive than the lion. According to his status, the king of beasts is supposed to be calm and reasonable. In addition, the tiger is a loner and has no one to count on when the lion always has a pride (pack) behind him.
Leo, in any case, goes to the end. Despite his wounds and fatigue, he will not retreat back. The tiger, having suffered, will not get into trouble.

Who is more dangerous to humans?

Lions by nature do not hunt people, but the following cases are known:

In Kenya, a lion mauled and killed 27 people in 10 months. When he was caught, it turned out that he suffered from dental caries, which meant he was very hungry, which led him to cannibalism.
US scientists have reported attacks by lions. A total of 539 such cases were recorded. Every year in Tanzania, 70 people die from the fangs of a predator.

In all cases, the mammals were somehow sick and could not hunt normally. We can conclude from this that a healthy lion will not approach a person, but this does not make it any easier. Individuals kept in captivity and accustomed to our society attack extremely rarely, but a predator remains a predator and this possibility should not be excluded.

There are also cannibals among tigers:

One of the most known cases attacks on humans are considered to be the death of 64 people on Chongar from the teeth of a predator.
On Far East In our country, where Amur representatives are found, hunters for skins, paws and precious Ginseng regularly encounter them, but deaths are still unknown.

In fact, the population of both is catastrophically declining. The time has come to protect not lions from tigers or tigers from lions, but these beautiful, strong, carnivorous mammals from a person. Otherwise, in the near future, children will not be able to ask their moms and dads the question: “ Who is stronger, the lion or the tiger?».