The size of the Barbary lion

[Betty]

(01-25-2022, 06:53 PM)GuateGojira Wrote:

(01-25-2022, 07:28 AM)Betty Wrote: There is a male lion killed in Algeria（1856）, with an estimated weight of 200kg and a total length of 2.5 meters. This data is very interesting, perhaps it has some connection with the 2.5-meter head and body length in the legend of the Barbary lion. 

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That make sence, an adult lion of 250 cm in total length "straight" is possible.

For reference, the total length of an ordinary male polar bear is about 233cm. If the tail length of 8cm is deducted (the tail length of a polar bear is 8-18cm), the body length is about 225cm. 

It is difficult to imagine that a Barbary lion can have a head and body length of 250cm, especially the tail length is only 75cm. In fact, hunters of the past tended to overestimate the size of large animals. Reply