Maximum size of prey that a single male lion or tiger can kill

[Pckts]

(04-12-2020, 12:39 AM)Ashutosh Wrote: To be fair @Pckts, I have seen a group of smooth coated otters chase away a relaxing tiger from a pond. So, a gaur doing so is no surprise. Why would a tiger engage a gaur if it doesn’t want to kill it? Even when they hunt animals like Gaur, tigers don’t do it head on. We saw how Raja employed his tactic of hiding in deep hedges and ambushing from the side. I am guessing it’s along those lines for most with slight variations of their own as opposed to a frontal showdown.

It’s a very much a risk-reward calculation they adhere to. In the video instances above, there is no reward and major risk, so why would they stand their ground?

No disagreement on my end but to give otters some credit, Pantanal Jaguar's proceed with caution and will usually not follow them into the water when being harassed. 
They are devilish little creatures for sure. Reply