Amur and Kaziranga Tigers - Habitat and Prey Analysis

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Nice Debate

I see many talk about amur tigers facing russian brown bears and say its the most dangerous and requires more agility.
But how often in the vast russian fareast these two animals meet in the wild ? 
And how often a tiger will fight a russian bear bigger than itself ?
We all know amurs preying on russian brownies is a very small percentage (generally smaller and equal sized brownies).
 
But some of you seem to forget that there are very dangerous animals in India too muggers, salties, black bears, sloth bears, himalayan brown bears, wolves, dholes etc
I dont see why muggers in water are less dangerous than russian brownies.
Its just are individual perspectives.
I also dont see why bengals have to be less agile to face a black bear, sloth bear, rival tiger, pack of wolves etc
Bengals will definitely face more carnivorus opponents than amurs, because the density of these animals are higher in India.

In general tigers being a predator will be naturally more agile than an omnivorous bear.
What you think may occur more often
1) An amur fighting a bigger russian brownie over a meal (because smaller brownies will generally wont challenge an amur for a meal).
2) A bengal fighting with another rival for mating rights and territory.

Definitely the second one will occur more often.
Practically and logically a bengal will face more agile opponents than an amur.

Regarding the most dangerous prey being russian wild boar which is hunted by amurs, hence it requires more agility.
Yes russian boars are very dangerous animals but it doesnt make Indian preys less dangerous.
People mistake about gaurs, trust me gaurs are very dangerous animals. They've known to kill tigers, chase them off and they have attacked vehicles too. 
You have to remember that preys like gaur, buffalo, rhino and elephant all live in herds.
Bengals dont have the luxury of packs or prides. So facing a herd and bringing down one animal definitely requires more agility and stamina.
To bring down a rhino calf the bengal as to get pass the defenses of mother rhino and for this it requires a very high degree of agility and stamina.
Killing an elephant or rhino is not that easy these animals have far thicker hides and fat layer than any russian animals.

I would say agility and stamina are equally important for both the subspecies of tigers.
When it comes to strength and power among tigers, I generally believe bigger animals are stronger and more powerful.[/size]
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