Polar bear vs Lion
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| Polar bear | Lion | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Ursus maritimus | Panthera leo |
| Mass | 450 kg Wikidata | 188 kg (male adult) 126 kg (female adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | Europe, North America | Africa, Asia |
| Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Polar bear or the Lion?
- The polar bear is heavier: Wikidata gives 450 kg, against 126 kg–188 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Polar bear: Europe, North America. Lion: Africa, Asia (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Polar bear
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a large bear native to the Arctic and nearby areas.
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.