Comparing Cats: A Discussion of Similarities & Differences

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(09-24-2020, 09:25 AM)GuateGojira Wrote:

(09-24-2020, 05:24 AM)Yusuf Wrote: Frederick Vaughan Kirbys Lion
Body Length:      218.44 cm  (7ft 2 inch.)

Total Length:      314.96 cm  (10ft 4inch.)

Shoulderheight: 109.22 cm (3ft 7 inch.) 

Forearmgirth:     50.8 cm    (20 inch.)

Bodygirth:           149.86 cm (4ft 11 inch.)

Weight≈             272 kg (600 Pounds)  (My Estimate)

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It is weird that Kirby provided slightly different information for the same lion in other source (specialy the tail length), but as Kirby was a hunter there is a possibility that he also had the habit of hyperbolize in some cases. Check this far more detailed table from him:

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The real total length was of 307.4 cm, although the tail was short. Interestingly that Kirby estimated this lion at over 500 lb, about 100 lb less than the largest tiger of Brander.

the forearm on this lion is slightly smaller and Lions do tend to taper more than Tigers but Kirby might not be as familiar with weights.
Here's a 500lb lion with a total body length of 9'7"

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so I still believe this Lion mentioned could be near the 600lb mark or more. If we compare either to the Sauraha Male, both are a bit larger than he. Reply