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02-21-2019, 01:08 PM( This post was last modified: 02-21-2019, 01:18 PM by Rishi )
Ah I see, I did take the time to review the sizes of Asiatic lions posted. It seems like there is not much available except Dr. Ravi Chellam's data and numerous weights on old/problem animals (poor sample). I guess the Dr. Chellam weights are the most reliable until we find something better. I have a growth chart from Sasan Gir Research Center of male and female zoo lions. Male lions reach between 160-170 kg by age six and females are 120 kg. Lions in European Zoos seem to be bigger, the only confirmed weights I have is two adult males which weighed (Lucifer) 190 kg, and (Paris) 178 kg respectively, and a 28/29 month old cub which weighed 143 kg. One female weighed 138 kg (Paris's mate), and 28/29 month old female cub weighed 102.5 kg the sister of the 143 kg male. None of these lions were overweight. I have two approximate weights of adult males at 150kg, 180kg respectively. Cheers!