Zoos, Circuses, Safaris: A Gallery of Captivity

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@Apollo:

About #502: You say :

"I personally feel the pride life system of lions could play a part.

Lions hunt in groups when bringing down large prey, so more jaws on one prey animal.
Tigers hunt alone so bigger canines and more powerful bite can help to subdue prey faster.
A powerful canine housing system of the tigers may help to withstand higher pressure exerted during a hunt due to its solitary life style. "

Quite agree with you. Indeed the tiger has the most powerful bite and the bigger canines, but not by far. After checking:

Tiger's biteforce = Lion's biteforce (1 + 0,1)
Tiger's biggers canines = Lion's biggers canines (1 + 0,1).

i.e 10% stronger biteforce, 10% bigger canines.

After all, in order to repeat your argument, a lone lion is also able to bring down a big prey by himself. Reply