Largest Living wild lions ?

[Siegfried]

(08-31-2014, 06:26 PM)'chaos' Wrote:

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Size variablity is less with lions than tigers, correct. But disparity in prey availability is clearly evident in
the drier regions of the African plains as opposed to areas of S Africa where the largest and most robust
lions reside. What I'm saying; there is a correlation there. Same with crater lions also. Let's simplify,  lions
that eat more, will grow larger. I agree that hunting larger prey demands more - physically - and will result
in a more muscular cat. I've noted from observations, a distinct physical difference in appearance in lions
of different regions. Not talking height or length, but weight and musculature. The okovangos for example.
They've been quoted as "lions on steroids" due to their diet of buffalo, while African plains lions appear thin
and malnourished during the dry season, due to lack of prey. I'm no expert, but I use my eyesight and my
reasoning to reach a plausible answer.

 

I think you are correct Chaos.  We are like the Myth Busters.  At best, we look at hypotheses and try to determine their degree of plausability.

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