Are Tigers 'Brainier' Than Lions?

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Pckts:
"Other then having 30+ years of hands on expierence?

Come on, this is a guy who has every right to make that observation. It's like telling a mother of 3 that she has no idea who is her smartest child becasue she is not a expert in brain composition.
Of course she will know, she observes, raises them, sees their weaknesses and strengths, etc....

Similar sized animals, similar proportions, yet for some reason the Tiger has a 16% larger brain?

What fact or account do you have that backs anything you are trying to say?"


Trainers are highly biased...just like anyone else. You provided no objective criteria. It is quite likely that 'smarter' means 'easier to train'. Are Dogs smarter than Cats?

The larger brain size is a possible indication of greater intelligence. However it is certainly not definitive and, to my knowledge, difficult to show how this greater intelligence manifests itself.

Set aside the Lion and let's use the Leopard. As far as I know, the Leopard's brain is, proportionally, the same as the Lion. But, it is a solitary hunter and inhabits a wide variety of environments. What actions/behaviours differentiates the Tiger over the Leopard that would be an indication of superior intelligence?

As to my lack of evidence for my position...I never stated my position. I simply challenged yours.

Many trainers have said Lions are harder to train (than Tigers). Is this due to inferior intelligence or due to a different temperament. Which is more likely? Reply