Do lions have bigger mandibles than other bigcats

[Pckts]

Are you just asking why they have the longest lower jaw bone?

Their muzzle is longer and more narrow compared to a tigers which is storter and more robust which is why their "mandible would be larger"

I'm not sure what advantages they would have other than the portrayal of a "larger head" which may add to the intimidation factor. I know the most powerful bites of big cats come from the shorter, more robust rostrum region... I.e. Jaguar and tiger

@peter would know best though

Here are some great studies on the differences between tiger and lion mandibles and other big cats
http://wildfact.com/forum/topic-cat-anatomy Reply