Cheetah vs Lion
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
| Cheetah | Lion | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Acinonyx jubatus | Panthera leo |
| Mass | 40.2 kg (male adult) 35 kg (female adult) Wikidata | 188 kg (male adult) 126 kg (female adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | Africa, Asia | Africa, Asia |
| Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Cheetah or the Lion?
- The lion is heavier: Wikidata gives 126 kg–188 kg, against 35 kg–40.2 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Cheetah: Africa, Asia. Lion: Africa, Asia (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Cheetah
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a species of large feline and the only living member of the genus Acinonyx.
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.