Comparing Cats: A Discussion of Similarities & Differences

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The bulkiest / pound for pound strongest cats based on my observation:

1. Siberian tiger and leopard
2. Bengal tiger of Panna National Park
3. Jaguar
4. Leopards inside the jungle
5. Sumatran tigers
6. Bengal tigers in general
7. Other tiger subspecies
8. Leopards in the open plains
9. Cougars
9. Lions
10. Cheetahs

The Siberian tiger and leopard evolved in the most challenging environment, the Siberian Winter. It needs more muscles to keep it warm. Cats are not bears, ie. they don't get fatter in the cold. They get bulkier to keep warm. Even bears only get fat because they hibernate not because it's cold. Siberian tigers also have to navigate through deep snow in the winter, which once again is a more physically challenging task. Just imagine walking through snow, which is hard enough, but now you also have to chase prey through snow? That's a tough life.


Lions and cheetahs are built for high speed running in the open plains. And they are both gang animals, which do not require 1-on-1 fighting skills or prowess. Hence, they don't need to be strong. They need to be fast. Which is in perfect congruence with the fact that they are both rigid, long, and skinny. Reply