Wild carnivores and humans compared

[Pckts]

(11-03-2017, 06:14 AM)Rishi Wrote:

(11-03-2017, 01:51 AM)Pckts Wrote: The same study also show a Male that was 170kg and two females @143kg and 134kg
As we know, a few people who have seen these exact tigers say those weights were off but who knows.

Sariska relocated tiger T-10 was weighed 220kg at age of 4. 

In THIS article (July, 2009) he was mentioned as, i quote: "Though they did not weigh it this time, Dr. Nigam told me that the tiger must be weighing about 250 kg. At the time of its release to the park, the animal weighed less than 180 kg.".

Even Ustad weight temporarily fell to 170 kg after his capture, & i believe T-12 had experienced the same.

The tiger in the picture looks small, no way is that one 250kg. I’m aware about Ustad, but remember his weight was also mentioned as less than 215kg when he was captured as well then much less once he got sick again. T12 was weighed on the same day as t-44 as well, I see no reason for him to be to that low comparatively.

I also just spoke with someone who has seen Waghdoh, Shivaji, ryakassi and kaziranga Tigers, he said he thought the Tigers in kaziranga were a bit larger as well. He thinks the size of prey and the easier hunting makes them larger. I think kaziranga will definitely be on my list next time I go back to India. Reply