Largest Living wild lions ?

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(08-30-2014, 10:08 AM)'GuateGojira' Wrote: Guys, this is already annoying. Are we going to return to discuss the same thing? [img]images/smilies/dodgy.gif[/img]

That poor lion is already dead and the guys in Timbavati already accept the figure. So, if this weight was real or not, is now unknown, as the guys in the area now will simply use the figure as a "flag". So, I don't see any point in continuing discussing this anymore.

Returning to the topic:
I have noted that lions in dryer areas seems to be heavier than those in more wooden places. For example, the lions in the dry Etosha are much larger than those from Serengeti, despite the fact that the prey density in these areas are very very very different.

What do you think about this? If this is the case, prey density is not "so" related with lion size, I think. Are this just exceptional cases, or the simple rule?
 

 

What are the differences between Etosha and Serengetti Lions?
How many individuals weighed are we comparing?

Like is shown on the one table, even though Kruger had the 3rd largest average lion population, it still had the largest male weighed. I really see very little difference in African lions weights, its usually a 5-10kg difference from the weights I see and that is negligible due to food.

I would agree that lions in "wooded areas" would be smaller since they are not as adapted for that terrain, but lions travel huge distances, just like the Serengeti lions that controlled two different prides in two different areas. So completely different populations of lions could still be very closely related.

I think prey density and size is one factor of different cat sizes, but looking at Kaziranga, I think terrain is another major factor. Marsh lands, tall grasses may also contribute to different morphology. Reply