Tiger vs Lion
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
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| Tiger | Lion | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Panthera tigris | Panthera leo |
| Mass | 100 kg – 260 kg (adult male) 80 kg – 160 kg (adult female) Wikidata | 188 kg (male adult) 126 kg (female adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | Asia, Europe | Africa, Asia |
| Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Tiger or the Lion?
- Their recorded weights overlap, so neither is clearly heavier.
- Where do they live?
- Tiger: Asia, Europe. Lion: Africa, Asia (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Tiger
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is a large cat and a member of the genus Panthera native to Asia.
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.