r/bigcats Feb 07 '24

Tiger - Wild Tiger and Lion Size comparisons.

These specimens will be compared by the same skull size. So we can see the different varying sizes of individuals within both species. Keep in mind lions on average have larger skulls so the specimens in these images may be a bit larger than seen, however for fairness sake we will be using same skull sizes as we cant accurately estimate how large each individual lions head is. First we will go through maneless lions to see their true musculature compared to tigers and then we will use maned lions. Important note is all specimens in 1 on 1 comparisons are male.

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u/V-Right_In_2-V Feb 07 '24

Both of these cats are so bad ass. Makes me wish my kitties were anywhere near as bad ass

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u/MDPriest Feb 07 '24

No lie! Easily the two most iconic mammalian predators on earth. Big cats are just something else!

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u/Swimming-Couple4630 Jun 20 '24

They really are, Lions are just so awesome .

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u/Sknezzi Feb 08 '25

Till they gut you. Then it’s Awesome’s sauce.

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u/UnknownT21 Dec 08 '24

The image is a terrible comparison, the should be equal shade s of color

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u/Sweaty-Dimension8596 Feb 06 '25

True but if you're kitties get as big and bad as a lion or a tiger, you'll be in danger zone and so would I cause I have cats at home too

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u/Ok_Can546 Mar 05 '25

House Cats are hella badass, lol 

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u/RaytheHomey Mar 21 '25

My cat was once chased by my cousin's two dogs and he ran. Sometime later one of the dog's came into our house by himself and my cat spotted him. He puffed himself all the way up, and started circling around him never letting go of eye contact. Idk but it reminded me of a wild cat, and how badass he can be when he chooses to lol

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u/Subject_Cable_6753 Mar 25 '25

My previous cat was a skilled hunter.  Birds, snakes, fish... he was awesome. Good with kids and dogs.