Asiatic Lion - Data, Pictures & Videos

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(02-21-2019, 01:21 PM)Rishi Wrote:

(02-21-2019, 01:08 PM)andeancat Wrote: I have two approximate weights of adult males at 150kg, 180kg respectively.  Cheers!

Great! Which ones? And source..?

Zoo staff at London zoo said Bhanu the male lion weighed approximately 150 kg.  The curator of the Zurich zoo gave me the figure of 180 kg for their male. 

Since these are approximations I hesitate say its official until I get official weights.  I am under the assumption that the two cubs I mentioned are Lucifer's offspring since they are present in the same zoo.  As a point of reference, the male cub is 10 kg heavier than the average male Kruger lion of the same age.  Captive lions may grow faster but he should not have a problem growing to a similar weight to his dad!  The female is about the same weight of a Kruger lion of that age.  The Indian zoo's growth charts are extensive (from birth until maturity), but there males are about 10 kg lighter than the limited data I see from European zoos.  I don't have the growth charts "on hand" but expect to see the data provided to the forum very soon or on a personal basis.  Hope this helps! Reply