The lion (Panthera leo) is one of the four big cats in the genus Panthera, and a member of the family Felidae. With some males exceeding 250 kg (550 lb) in weight, it is the second-largest living cat after the tiger. Wild lions currently exist in Sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia with a critically endangered remnant population in Gir Forest National Park in India, having disappeared from North Africa and Southwest Asia in historic times. Until...

The tiger is the largest of the cats and is a perfect killing machine with a superior combination of power, cunning and agility. On the other hand, A lion has an appearance to frighten even the mightiest of animals. There have been some real fights between the two kings of the jungle. So, what do the evidences and experts (and common sense) say about who will win a fight between the two, or rather, if there are 100 tiger-lion fights which...

Given Lions on the Hunt: A Thrilling Safari Experience from Chindeni Camp In Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park A lioness begins the hunt in South Luangwa. Observing social animals like lions hunt is fascinating and in darkness you have to depend on all your senses to capture the experience. © Bill Given In October, I had the extreme thrill to witness the team dynamics and strategy of a pride of lions hunting near The Bushcamp...

Lion Masai Mara Reserve – photo by Mikee Showbiz (Flickr) Historically lions nearly always win fights with tigers and other large species. Historical documents prove this time and time again. Although tigers may appear to be larger than some lions that is not always fact. Not to discredit biologist but they do not know everything! The HOLY Scriptures talk about the lion and its power and might. Lions are always willing to fight...

Magnificent tiger – fine photo by unifiedphoto (Flickr) I know everyone that has posted here has written that the lion is the stronger and therefore the winner, but I have to tell you the truth. The tiger would win, and everything on this site is copied and written on numerous sites that I have researched. See original Lion vs Tiger article. Personally, whoever I saw would win, I would accept that, and I understand why you all...

One year old lion – photo by peasap (Flickr) A friend of mine is a lion trainer at Marine World in Vallejo, CA. where they have lots of tigers and lions. They work with each day. I asked him if a tiger would win in a fight with a lion. He said it would be no contest. The male lion would easily kill a tiger. Male lions role is to protect his pride. In doing so, he continually fights and sometimes kills other male lions. These male...