(12-08-2022, 10:02 PM)Pckts Wrote:

(12-08-2022, 07:47 PM)Luipaard Wrote:

(12-07-2022, 06:57 PM)Pckts Wrote: This is Rowalnd Wards Volume 2
Skulls are measured in the same way SCI skulls are measured so should be taken with the same grain of salt.

At least the Rowland Ward Records has shown some huge male leopards unlike the SCI Records. Seriously, the no.2 male from the SCI Records looks normal in size yet rivals the top 3 Asiatic male leopards from the Rowland Wards Records in terms of skull measurements. Like Chui said, he has a lioness-sized skull despite his average size. He also originates from the Kalahari which isn't exactly known for its big leopards. Compare that with the 200-220lbs estimated male with a skull score of 17.75" from the Rowland Ward Records and it's clear which one is more reliable between the two. A Tanzanian male had a skull score of 15.75" and weighed 78kg so again the Rowland Ward male leopard's weight with his 17.75" skull score is realistic.

Both should be taken "with a grain of salt" because they're hunter records after all. It is interesting to see the consistency of the Persian leopard's origin though, being all from North of Iran. That again proves that the biggest Persian leopards are to be found in North of Iran.

I will admit that I still find it impressive for a recorded 20" skull score no matter which source (i.e. scientific or hunted). But, at the same time I don't take it fully serious. For example, there's a hunted leopard with a skull width of 200 mm, wider than the widest scientifically leopard skull (191 mm). Guess which one I consider more reliable/possible? Also, why do you specifically take the 115kg Persian male with a grain of salt when the source is scientifically and we both got confirmation from the wildlife veterinarian (Iman Memarian)? He did say he was found near a carcass so we can safely assume he wasn't empty though. Yet Troncha, the Pantanal jaguaress was pregnant and wasn't empty and still everyone acknowledges her 110kg weight figure.

What do you mean? SCI has shown numerous cats. Some look big and others not as much but hold little value as forced perspective images don't mean anything.
The idea that one is more "clear" to you than another again doesn't mean much. Skull size doesn't always equate to body weight and on top of that, body condition will play a major role. 

They should be taken with a grain of salt because of the protocol used, not because they are hunters. Hunters like anyone need to be vetted and protocols need to be mentioned then you can determine how valid they are. The protocol used to measure these skulls isn't the same used to measure others and can lead to exaggerated sizes at times, that is why they should be taken with a grain of salt when comparing to others without knowing the protocols used. 
In regards to N. Iran Leopards being larger than their S. Cousins, I don't think anyone disputes it but would I never saw were mention of Indian Leopards being larger than Persians so now are we going to claim them to be the largest of all Leopards?

Lastly, the comparison about Troncha holds no weight as the information provided was by the one who created the table and of course specifically mentions her condition and pregnancy.

Quote:What do you mean? SCI has shown numerous cats. Some look big and others not as much but hold little value as forced perspective images don't mean anything.

Quote:The idea that one is more "clear" to you than another again doesn't mean much. Skull size doesn't always equate to body weight and on top of that, body condition will play a major role.

Quote:They should be taken with a grain of salt because of the protocol used, not because they are hunters. Hunters like anyone need to be vetted and protocols need to be mentioned then you can determine how valid they are. The protocol used to measure these skulls isn't the same used to measure others and can lead to exaggerated sizes at times, that is why they should be taken with a grain of salt when comparing to others without knowing the protocols used.

Quote:In regards to N. Iran Leopards being larger than their S. Cousins, I don't think anyone disputes it but would I never saw were mention of Indian Leopards being larger than Persians so now are we going to claim them to be the largest of all Leopards?

Quote:Skull size doesn't always equate to body weight

Quote:Lastly, the comparison about Troncha holds no weight as the information provided was by the one who created the table and of course specifically mentions her condition and pregnancy.

(12-14-2022, 04:35 PM)JUJOMORE Wrote: Reviewing this topic, I have seen that there was two post by Pkts and Luipaard on page 5 about a leopard hunted by Carlo Caldesi in which there were some doubts about the weight of the animal. Well, in the book "Africa Safaris", Editorial Olivo, 1990, notable hunters write about some African species. The leopard chapter is written by Carlo Caldesi, on page 690, he says the following:

  “..He lives at ease in the mountains, and I, on Mount Kenya, at 3,500 m. altitude, one day I was lucky enough to kill my largest leopard, a magnificent specimen weighing 90 kg, with which my professional hunter, Fred Bartlett, one of the best men I have ever had the chance to hunt with, won the prize for best trophy achieved in the year by a client of the East Africa Hunter Association guide.”
 
So, we now have confirmation from the hunter himself.

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(01-17-2023, 09:29 PM)Pckts Wrote: Like I mentioned, Harrington’s quote in regards to 90kg Persian weight isn’t based off an individual, just a species specific claim.

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That being said, it’s a great book on Iranian parks and wildlife. Highly recommended if you can find it.

(01-17-2023, 09:38 PM)Luipaard Wrote:

(01-17-2023, 09:29 PM)Pckts Wrote: Like I mentioned, Harrington’s quote in regards to 90kg Persian weight isn’t based off an individual, just a species specific claim.

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That being said, it’s a great book on Iranian parks and wildlife. Highly recommended if you can find it.

That figure is based on an individual:

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There was no data back in 1977 except for one male and that's how they concluded males can weigh up to 90kg.

(01-17-2023, 09:58 PM)Pckts Wrote:

(01-17-2023, 09:38 PM)Luipaard Wrote:

(01-17-2023, 09:29 PM)Pckts Wrote: Like I mentioned, Harrington’s quote in regards to 90kg Persian weight isn’t based off an individual, just a species specific claim.

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That being said, it’s a great book on Iranian parks and wildlife. Highly recommended if you can find it.

That figure is based on an individual:

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There was no data back in 1977 except for one male and that's how they concluded males can weigh up to 90kg.

No it wasn't that's Harringtons book right there as he is the one the cited as well as being the closest in date. So unless there's an actual individual with appropriate information specified, it's nothing more than an estimate. 90kg is a generally maximum for any Leopard in literature. It's too easy to just frivolously use large weights without evidence to back them.

(01-17-2023, 11:36 PM)Luipaard Wrote:

(01-17-2023, 09:58 PM)Pckts Wrote:

(01-17-2023, 09:38 PM)Luipaard Wrote:

(01-17-2023, 09:29 PM)Pckts Wrote: Like I mentioned, Harrington’s quote in regards to 90kg Persian weight isn’t based off an individual, just a species specific claim.

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That being said, it’s a great book on Iranian parks and wildlife. Highly recommended if you can find it.

That figure is based on an individual:

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There was no data back in 1977 except for one male and that's how they concluded males can weigh up to 90kg.

No it wasn't that's Harringtons book right there as he is the one the cited as well as being the closest in date. So unless there's an actual individual with appropriate information specified, it's nothing more than an estimate. 90kg is a generally maximum for any Leopard in literature. It's too easy to just frivolously use large weights without evidence to back them.

The individual you're looking for was "captured in late 1960s from northern country".

(01-17-2023, 09:29 PM)Pckts Wrote: Like I mentioned, Harrington’s quote in regards to 90kg Persian weight isn’t based off an individual, just a species specific claim.

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That being said, it’s a great book on Iranian parks and wildlife. Highly recommended if you can find it.

(01-18-2023, 04:00 AM)Styx38 Wrote:

(01-17-2023, 09:29 PM)Pckts Wrote: Like I mentioned, Harrington’s quote in regards to 90kg Persian weight isn’t based off an individual, just a species specific claim.

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That being said, it’s a great book on Iranian parks and wildlife. Highly recommended if you can find it.

Here it is saying that the 90 kg Leopard was a recorded weight.

"Leopards attain larger size in the mountains of Iran and central Asia , with recorded weights for males up to 90 kg ."

Wild Cats: Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan - Page 44

(01-18-2023, 04:34 AM)Pckts Wrote:

(01-18-2023, 04:00 AM)Styx38 Wrote:

(01-17-2023, 09:29 PM)Pckts Wrote: Like I mentioned, Harrington’s quote in regards to 90kg Persian weight isn’t based off an individual, just a species specific claim.

*This image is copyright of its original author

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*This image is copyright of its original author

That being said, it’s a great book on Iranian parks and wildlife. Highly recommended if you can find it.

Here it is saying that the 90 kg Leopard was a recorded weight.

"Leopards attain larger size in the mountains of Iran and central Asia , with recorded weights for males up to 90 kg ."

Wild Cats: Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan - Page 44

Wild Cats is not a first hand source, simply a collection of available data available to the author. The alleged 90kg figure is cited to  Harringtons book who who makes no mention of an actual individual, just a round figure the species can obtain.
You need mention of whom recorded it, it's actual weight, verification of weight and means of capture.  
As of now, the largest provided weight with source is 88kg outside of the *115kg alleged Leopard* which has been shifted to 95kgs *ish*