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Totoro Man · 11-14-2009, 02:07 PM

one of my coworkers was adamant that "even though tigers are way cooler than lions, the male lion would always win. when they're not bumming around being a useless piece of shit all they do is fight. the mane, and everything, it's all bit around fighting other lions or attacking other animals. tigers are built for stalking and hunting, and besides being cooler, just can't stack up to a lion in a fight."

the counter-argument from the other guy was that tigers are bigger, and more adept at hunting.

"sure, tigers are more awesome, but check it out on youtube, the lion always wins in the end"

so, is it possible for the tiger to win? or is it pretty much a guaranteed victory for the lion on account of the mane?

could a blood-lusted tiger actually defeat a lion?

Hiromi · 11-14-2009, 02:19 PM

pretty sure the general answer is the male Lion is better built for actually fighting another big cat, since that's one of their primary purposes in a pride, assuming there's not a huge difference in size.

mailedbypostman1 · 11-14-2009, 02:20 PM

Plus the mane.

Hiromi · 11-14-2009, 02:54 PM

Honestly the mane gets brought up a lot but it really is a gigantic advantage, as it protects the Lion's neck, throat, ears and shoulders from both biting and paw strikes.

Gorthaur · 11-14-2009, 02:54 PM

To answer your question, yes, a tiger could defeat a lion, and sometimes have in captivity. In general, though, your coworker is right.

LordSMVS · 11-14-2009, 03:26 PM

Well, I don't know how scientifically accurate they are, but Discovery says the lion wins.

Antifanservice · 11-14-2009, 03:30 PM

Lion is King.

Lion:Bring me food tiger.

Tiger:yes master

aut0matic · 11-14-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antifanservice

Lion is King.

Lion:Bring me food tiger.

Tiger:yes master

i always thought the whole "lion as king of the jungle" thing was overrated. if rhinos and elephants were carnivores, they'd be serious contenders for the title.

mailedbypostman1 · 11-14-2009, 03:57 PM

Or trees,

aut0matic · 11-14-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mailedbypostman1

Or trees,

bwahaha, they would surely be kings of the universe!

Chou Blaster · 11-14-2009, 04:14 PM

THis has been done twice already.

LIONS win. They are built to fight other male lions, which are heavier than Tigers i nmuscle mass, and their mane's shield their vital areas from attack.

Wihle Tigers do not have so much.

cosmic eagle · 11-14-2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antifanservice

Lion is King.

Lion:Bring me food tiger.

Tiger:yes master

No.....

Not to that extent. It's more like 6 out of 10 to the lion.

Gorthaur · 11-14-2009, 08:12 PM

Well, in the wild it probably would go like that, mostly because tigers are less likely to risk a confrontation with another powerful predator - not having a pride of lionesses to hunt for it if it gets wounded and all.

Hiromi · 11-14-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aut0matic

i always thought the whole "lion as king of the jungle" thing was overrated. if rhinos and elephants were carnivores, they'd be serious contenders for the title.

Eh, some Lion prides are actually pretty adept Elephant hunters. And Rhinos would make terrible predators due to how bad their eyesight is.

Sadyv · 11-15-2009, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antifanservice

Lion is King.

Lion:Bring me food tiger.

Tiger:yes master

And then the grizzly bear crushes both their skulls, and relaxes with a nice salmon. :)

11-14-2009, 02:07 PM	#1
Totoro Man Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,973	lion vs tiger one of my coworkers was adamant that "even though tigers are way cooler than lions, the male lion would always win. when they're not bumming around being a useless piece of shit all they do is fight. the mane, and everything, it's all bit around fighting other lions or attacking other animals. tigers are built for stalking and hunting, and besides being cooler, just can't stack up to a lion in a fight." the counter-argument from the other guy was that tigers are bigger, and more adept at hunting. "sure, tigers are more awesome, but check it out on youtube, the lion always wins in the end" so, is it possible for the tiger to win? or is it pretty much a guaranteed victory for the lion on account of the mane? could a blood-lusted tiger actually defeat a lion?

11-14-2009, 02:19 PM	#2
Hiromi Devil in a labcoat Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 7,719	pretty sure the general answer is the male Lion is better built for actually fighting another big cat, since that's one of their primary purposes in a pride, assuming there's not a huge difference in size. __________________ "Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die." -Mel Brooks

11-14-2009, 02:20 PM	#3
mailedbypostman1 Complete Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Behind you Posts: 15,632	Plus the mane. __________________ ...still no match for ANTS! Here's my card...

11-14-2009, 02:54 PM	#4
Hiromi Devil in a labcoat Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 7,719	Honestly the mane gets brought up a lot but it really is a gigantic advantage, as it protects the Lion's neck, throat, ears and shoulders from both biting and paw strikes. __________________ "Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die." -Mel Brooks

11-14-2009, 02:54 PM	#5
Gorthaur Sorcerer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Niflheim Posts: 5,230	To answer your question, yes, a tiger could defeat a lion, and sometimes have in captivity. In general, though, your coworker is right. __________________ Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall set me free.

11-14-2009, 03:26 PM	#6
LordSMVS Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 156	Well, I don't know how scientifically accurate they are, but Discovery says the lion wins.

11-14-2009, 03:30 PM	#7
Antifanservice The best Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 13	Lion is King. Lion:Bring me food tiger. Tiger:yes master

11-14-2009, 03:57 PM	#9
mailedbypostman1 Complete Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Behind you Posts: 15,632	Or trees, __________________ ...still no match for ANTS! Here's my card...

11-14-2009, 04:14 PM	#11
Chou Blaster Fists of God Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,787	THis has been done twice already. LIONS win. They are built to fight other male lions, which are heavier than Tigers i nmuscle mass, and their mane's shield their vital areas from attack. Wihle Tigers do not have so much. __________________ Magic the Gathering RPG. Looks damn good.

11-14-2009, 08:12 PM	#13
Gorthaur Sorcerer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Niflheim Posts: 5,230	Well, in the wild it probably would go like that, mostly because tigers are less likely to risk a confrontation with another powerful predator - not having a pride of lionesses to hunt for it if it gets wounded and all. __________________ Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall set me free.

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