Bear and bigcats anatomy

[GreenGrolar]

(04-13-2019, 12:42 AM)GrizzlyClaws Wrote:

(04-12-2019, 06:27 PM)GreenGrolar Wrote: There is a lot of good information on this thread. I usually stay out of bear and big cat topics as things get heated. My opinion on the comparison of anatomy. Cats are powerful animals and have deadly claws and a better killing bite, however, the bulkier built of bears plus their denser bones gives the stronger forearms etc and thus making bears more powerful than pantherines and felines pound to pound. Bears at equal length are also heavier and taller than cats at similar lengths.

The bear's body structure is designed to take more punishment. Therefore, the big cats would need better weaponry to inflict more damage if they have a chance to grapple on a vulnerable spot.

Agreed. I still believe a tiger and lion can put up a good fight at parity although the bear will be the victor ultimately. The anatomy of bears still allows them to carry more weight. For example a tiger or lion at 700 pounds plus will probably be overweight and tire easily whereas a brown bear and polar bear can reach 1000 pounds plus and still move relatively quickly and is not considered overweight. Thats just how their body is built. Reply