Comparing Cats: A Discussion of Similarities & Differences

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Comparing 287kg Lion to a 288kg Tiger

Lions measurements are a 2nd hand source but apparently reliable so I'll take them at that.

I Believe this Lion was from E. Africa so most likely Free Ranging
Probably safe to assume measurements "over the curves"

287kg ID: Mkr-143 ("The one who eats Bufallo) 
Length: 228 cm 
Chest: 146 cm
Height: 111 cm

288kg Tiger from N. India (Tiger Male 1)
Length: 220 cm
Chest: 152 cm
Height: 130 cm

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Branders 600lb *272kg* (est) male measured in a straight line

Body Length:      220.98 cm (7ft 3 inch.)
Total Length:      302.26 cm (9ft 11 inch.)
Shoulderheight: 109.22 cm  (3ft 7 inch.)
Bodygirth:           149.86 cm (4ft 11 inch.)
Forearmgirth:     53.34 cm (21 inches)
Weight≈              272 kg ( 600 Pounds)

I'm guessing the 288kg Male was also taken over the curves, so that being said Branders male is probably the longest of the 3, followed by the Lion then Tiger Male 1.


Tiger Male 1 has the largest Chest, followed by Branders male then Mkr-143 Lion.

Shoulder height will be hardest to determine my guess is Branders could be closer to Tiger Male 1 than most think due to it's protocols but that being said, the order would be Tiger Male 1, Brander then Mkr-143.

So all things being considered, when claims of 270kg cats are presented a quick comparison can be used and generally speaking the male must be over 200cm in body length *straight line*
The chest must be over 145 cm
And the height must be around 110 cms over the curves. But this one is probably the most difficult since some will measure to the heel pad or base of the foot as well as to the top of the shoulder or middle of the spine. 

So a quick guide-

272kg Cat should meet the following measurements

200 cm+ HBL straight line or 215 cm+ over the curves
145 cm+ Chest Girth
110 cm+ Height over the curves 

Body condition such of full/empty will play a role so these measurements will be more useful imo. Reply