Lions live mainly in groups. Female lions are mainly responsible for predation and reproduction, and male lions are responsible for protection. When large animals appear in front of them, first of all, lions will choose to dodge and will not actively attack.
Tigers are different. Tigers often act alone. When both male and female tigers find animals in front of them, they both initiate an attack. When large animals appear, they never flinch, bravely attacking,
1. Lions and tigers don't meet at all
In zoos, we usually see lions and tigers as neighbors. There is a wall between Lion Rock and Tiger Mountain, as if lions and tigers are together. In fact, lions and tigers do not meet in nature.
Lions live mainly in big cats in parts of Africa and Asia. There are no wild lions in China. In the South Asian subcontinent, such as India, the Middle East, and Iran, lions are rare.
Lions live mainly in savannahs and plains, rather than in mountains and forests. Lions are afraid of the cold.
What about tigers? The Siberian tiger in northern Asia inhabits mainly northeastern China and southern Russia; the South China tiger can only be seen in southern China; the Indochina Peninsula tiger inhabits most of South Asia; the Bengal tiger lives mainly in India; and the Sumatran tiger lives only on Sumatra Island.
Different species of tigers live in very different environments, but they all live deep in the mountains and in forests. From subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest belts and subtropical deciduous broad-leaved forests to sub-cold coniferous forests in Siberia. They can be found in dry thorns in northwestern India and in the tall grasses at the foot of the Himalayas. The habitat where tigers can survive can be summed up in: any terrain, only vegetation covered, large prey and water.
Tigers, on the contrary, do not like drought and heat, nor do they like grasslands and plains.
Tigers mainly prefer the deep mountains and forests of Asia. They are afraid of heat and cold. Lions live mainly in the savannahs of Africa. They are afraid of cold and heat.
Lions and tigers exist in Africa, Asia, and the South Asian subcontinent, but lions and tigers in forests do not intersect with lions and tigers in the plains.
One is the king of the forest and the other is the king of the steppe.
2. Graphic comparison
In ancient times, Westerners had access to the largest African lion and the smallest Southeast Asian tiger, which caused visual misunderstandings. They believe that the lion is the biggest cat and has become a symbol in many Western countries. There is a saying called "The Lion King". It wasn't until more than a hundred years ago that we saw larger, more ferocious Siberian and South China tigers that we changed our minds.
In the East, the tiger always dwells in the nave and is a symbol of God, while the lion is only a symbol of the janitor and the beast.
Adult male Siberian tigers weigh an average of 250 kg and have a head and body length of about 2.3 m; adult female tigers weigh an average of about 170 kg, with a body length of about 2 m, a shoulder height of about 1.1 m, and a tail length of about 1.3 m. The largest Siberian tigers can reach 2.9 meters (including tail length) and 350 kilograms. The head is large and round, and several black horizontal lines on the forehead are often colluded in the middle, which is very similar to the word "king", so it is called "king of the jungle" and "king of the beast".
Lions are the only male and female cats in the world. Male lions have manes, female lions do not. The height of the skull and shoulders of a lion is the largest among cats. Male lions are usually larger than female lions.
Male lions are generally about 2 meters long, tails are about 1 meter long, there is a tuft of hair at the end of the tail, weighing 200 to 250 kg, canine teeth are 5 to 6 cm long, female lions generally weigh between 150 and 200 kg, no mane on the head and neck, and the whole body is usually yellowish brown or dark brown. The lion's tongue has barbs, sharp claws and a keen sense of smell. In addition, it has a large head, wide face and mane from head to neck. Its appearance gives a sense of power and majesty. When it walks on the prairie, it has the "spirit of the king". At the same time, its roar is so loud that it can travel thousands of kilometers away. In the silent night, a roar will make some small animals feel creepy, and it is often called "the king of the hundred beasts".
In terms of size and weight, the tiger is larger and heavier than the lion, so it has an advantage in strength.
3. Compare running with jumping
In the animal kingdom, there is a rough ranking of the speed of wild animals. There is no doubt that cheetahs rank first. Lions are faster than most animals such as elk, horses and African wild dogs, while tigers are slower than other animals. Its speed is only 64 kilometers per hour, while the lion's speed is as high as 80.5 kilometers per hour, which has led many people to misunderstand that tigers cannot escape cheetahs, horses and other animals. Why can't they escape the lions? Obviously, the tiger looks more symmetrical!
Tigers grow in mountainous areas or woodlands and are usually hunted in ambushes, so they are not good at long-distance running. However, the explosiveness in a short period of time is good, and the endurance is also very good. For flat ground, there is no cover for plants, but tigers are not used to it.
Where are the lions? I'm used to living on plains. I'm good at running and running, but my stamina is not good. The speed of 80 km / h can only be maintained for 20 minutes.
Tigers are the most active cats, reaching a height of 4 to 5 meters and a distance of 8 meters. With this, tigers can jump in front of their prey and lock their throats.
African lions can jump about 3 meters, male lions can jump about 2 meters, up to 6 meters.
Mountain lions with the best jumping abilities can jump to trees up to 6 meters high, but mountain lions are too small and are not the same species as African lions.
Judging by the jumping power and running power, the lion and tiger seem to be 1:1.
4. Feeding ability
The tiger is a lonely animal. The territory of the male and female tigers intersects, but foraging is a single act. Tigers feed mainly on large mammals such as wild boar, wild deer, antelope, buffalo and Indian bison.
Lions are social animals. A herd of lions usually has 3 to 5, or even 10. Male lions are responsible for protecting territory, and female lions are responsible for hunting. It feeds mainly on wild deer, rabbits, wild boars, sheep, antelopes, bison, zebras, etc.
Judging from their feeding ability, they all have unique skills and strong abilities. Tigers are alone, and it seems they can get stronger.
Since ancient times, China has regarded tigers as the king of a hundred beasts, and there is a reason for this. Mainly because lions generally live in Africa, or abroad! There are almost no lions in Asia. Chinese like tigers very much. They all think of slots as alert, smart, and powerful. Therefore, people use the name of the tiger to enhance their prestige, such as the tiger hall, the tiger amulet, the tiger head shoes, the tiger stool, the vise and so on. Although the tiger is powerful, it is easy not to harm humans. Tigers can only attack targets if they are hungry. Tigers are usually gentle, which also reflects the harmony between man and nature. Tigers are the kings of the forest and lions are the kings of the steppes