There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
(04-16-2022, 01:26 PM)Hello Wrote: I think everyone in general including me knew that height of 120 cm from google and almost every site, reality is that 120 cm is over curves, rather than standing height. The tallest lion, standing height up to shoulders is at 114 cm, while an average lion is a slightly above a meter tall at shoulders, while standing. I believe there are also lion reaching 120 cm, but exceptions like Angus MacAskill (largest non pathological human?) or someone with gigantism (hormonal issue)).
Actually no, 120 cm (or now 130 cm) for Smilodon populator is stainding height.
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The figure that is incorrect is the often quoted height for the lion. No wild lion, ever, had a height like that. The maximum is 114 cm or probably a little less in the real maximum standing height.
Exceptional captive animals are exceptions and we can ignore them.