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Modern Weights and Measurements of Wild Lions

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( This post was last modified: 09-25-2019, 08:07 AM by peter )

MODERN METHODS TO MEASURE WILD BIG CATS

I agree the methods used to measure wild big cats these days are, ehh, quite fascinating, Guate. My guess is they're, methodwise, more or less re-inventing the wheel, but we have no other option but to use the information offered. It's better than nothing at all.

In spite of the questions in the department of methods, it's clear that lions in southwestern part of Africa are large animals. Kruger lions seem to have the longest skulls, but lions in the southwestern part of Africa seem to be as long and heavy. At the level of averages, they could top the tables.  

The (Hobatere) male below, at 203 kg. (448 pounds), is big in every way:    


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Although lions in the southwestern part of Africa are larger than in other regions (referring to averages), exceptional individuals have been seen just about everywhere. In some time, I'll post a table with measurements of skulls of lions shot in what used to be Belgian Congo. Not a few Congo lions had big and robust skulls. 

As to the tables you posted. Maybe you can add a few liner notes on the method used to measure the lions. The tables you posted, by the way, are appreciated. Good information is way more informative than anything else.
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RE: Modern Weights and Measurements of Wild Lions - peter - 09-25-2019, 08:04 AM



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