Polar bear vs Tiger
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| Polar bear | Tiger | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Ursus maritimus | Panthera tigris |
| Mass | 450 kg Wikidata | 100 kg – 260 kg (adult male) 80 kg – 160 kg (adult female) Wikidata |
| Lives in | Europe, North America | Asia, Europe |
| Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Polar bear or the Tiger?
- The polar bear is heavier: Wikidata gives 450 kg, against 80 kg–260 kg.
- Where do they live?
- Polar bear: Europe, North America. Tiger: Asia, Europe (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Polar bear
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a large bear native to the Arctic and nearby areas.
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.