Cheetah vs Tiger
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| Cheetah | Tiger | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Acinonyx jubatus | Panthera tigris |
| Mass | 40.2 kg (male adult) 35 kg (female adult) Wikidata | 100 kg – 260 kg (adult male) 80 kg – 160 kg (adult female) Wikidata |
| Lives in | Africa, Asia | Asia, Europe |
| Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Cheetah or the Tiger?
- The tiger is heavier: Wikidata gives 80 kg–260 kg, against 35 kg–40.2 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Cheetah: Africa, Asia. Tiger: Asia, Europe (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.
Tiger
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is a large cat and a member of the genus Panthera native to Asia.
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.