Modern Weights and Measurements of Wild Lions

[Pckts]

(09-26-2022, 03:36 AM)bigcatpower Wrote: @Pckts 

I thought according to Guate's chart 250kg empty is indeed the largest wild lion ever recorded, surpassing the Smuts 225kg empty?


Is that 250kg number no longer valid and 225kg is the true number? 


Also it's been a while since I've seen Smuts' data on the wild lions, but did he apply a similar method/technique when weighing other predators like hyenas or leopards?

The largest Free Ranging Lion is the Kenyan Male of 272kg that was a cattle killer. Not sure if he's actually included but is mentioned. The 225kg Empty Lion from Smuts who has the largest S. African Database by far.

Smuts used his techniques for all captures when possible. Reply