Bush dog vs Lion
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
| Bush dog | Lion | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Speothos venaticus | Panthera leo |
| Mass | 4 kg – 7 kg (adult) Wikidata | 188 kg (male adult) 126 kg (female adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | South America | Africa, Asia |
| Status | Near threatened | Vulnerable |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Bush dog or the Lion?
- The lion is heavier: Wikidata gives 126 kg–188 kg, against 4 kg–7 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Bush dog: South America. Lion: Africa, Asia (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Bush dog
The bush dog (Speothos venaticus) is a canine found in Central and South America.
Lion
The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat of the genus Panthera, currently ranging only in Sub-Saharan Africa and India.
Mass: Wikidata (CC0) statements without qualifiers or qualified male/female/adult (birth weights left out). Descriptions: first sentence of the English Wikipedia articles (CC BY-SA 4.0), linked from each animal page.