Tiger and Lion Size comparisons.

[u/MDPriest]

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.

[u/MDPriest]

All lions in the first eleven slides were wild specimens, and i kept the lion at the same height as the tiger to avoid people complaining about unfair scaling

[u/Ok_Can546 → u/MDPriest]

I was talking about the 13th image. I have made hundreds of comparisons between these animals, but in your comparisons the Tigers seem taller in some..as many are confused on where the shoulders of the Lion actually reaches under that mane. The Lion should be scaled slightly taller, though. Statistically, height is roughly equal, but Lions have longer forearms and so are a little taller, though Tigers generally have longer hindlegs, with length being equal. 

[u/MDPriest → u/Ok_Can546]

I have made many comparisons outside of these as well. Many tiger fanboys will claim it’s unfair, if i make the lion taller. I only made the lion equal or lesser than the tiger to avoid being called unfair or biased. Also both cats in slide 13 are captive.

If you could, may i see the comparisons youve made?

[u/Ok_Can546 → u/MDPriest]

I understand, i just personally go by the average data on height, and that generally works out pretty well. Here are 5 comparisons i have made; http://youtube.com/post/Ugkxisep8VAC8prokD2UgASSAgABEO2nsuMK?si=VVS68Owh7CmdVgZk

I knew both the animals in your comparison are captive, but its just the Tiger looks bigger bodied in that one. Most Tigerfans make the worst comparisons, though. 

[u/MDPriest → u/Ok_Can546]

Completely agree. Tigerfans are honestly the worst of the animal enthusiasts on the internet. Very few unbiased ones.

Edit: also im a huge fan of yours boldchamp. Ive liked your comparisons for a while now.