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.
--- Peter Broekhuijsen ---

  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Which are stronger pound for pound Herbivores or Carnivores?

Switzerland Spalea Offline
Wildanimal Lover
******

At equal weight the tiger's body is noticeably longer. At equal body length the brown bear is noticeably bigger. Can it be due to the high percentage fat of the bear ? The fat doesn' t prevent the remarkable physical abilities of the bear. Perhaps too, this fat gives to the bear the impression to be a lump of meat very difficult to penetrate.

On the other side, the tiger, much slimer, thus nimbler and faster wouldn' t support as well the opposite fangs and claws. Thus more vulnerable. I speak about big felids and ursids with comparable weight.

It's for this reason I have a problem with this "pound for pound" expression... I believe to be not agree with you @brotherbear when you told that felids lacks strength (#131), especially when you see them able to drag big bovids they can kill individually themselves. Perhaps I'm emphazing a lot, but for me, the felids are perfect athletes whereas brown and polar bears would be very powerful fighters, wrestlers, able in addition to support the blows of their opponents.

After all, the fat, not useless, would have a role to play.
1 user Likes Spalea's post
Reply




Messages In This Thread
RE: Which are stronger pound for pound Herbivores or Carnivores? - Spalea - 12-26-2018, 12:33 PM



Users browsing this thread:
2 Guest(s)

About Us
Go Social     Subscribe  

Welcome to WILDFACT forum, a website that focuses on sharing the joy that wildlife has on offer. We welcome all wildlife lovers to join us in sharing that joy. As a member you can share your research, knowledge and experience on animals with the community.
wildfact.com is intended to serve as an online resource for wildlife lovers of all skill levels from beginners to professionals and from all fields that belong to wildlife anyhow. Our focus area is wild animals from all over world. Content generated here will help showcase the work of wildlife experts and lovers to the world. We believe by the help of your informative article and content we will succeed to educate the world, how these beautiful animals are important to survival of all man kind.
Many thanks for visiting wildfact.com. We hope you will keep visiting wildfact regularly and will refer other members who have passion for wildlife.

Forum software by © MyBB