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[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Let's assume both sides are in optimal condition. Siberian Tiger average weight range goes up to 570 lbs, max recorded weight was over 930 lbs, average Lion weight range goes up to just under 500 lbs, largest recorded Panthera Leo was 825 lbs.

So at least in weight class, the Tigers should on average outclass Lions. It's a real Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather situation, except their fists are covered in blades.

[–] angrystego@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

There are more then one species of tigers though, so the tiger average should be lower. I'm not able to tell what species is pictured there though - if it is siberian, then ok, pretend I didn't say a word.

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

There are also a couple subspecies of leo but I stated in my comment "assume optimal condition".

[–] angrystego@lemmy.world 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Ok, if optimal condition means optimal species :)

[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 1 points 22 hours ago

I think you'll agree that a 300 lbs tiger is not the optimal subspecies for a large cat deathmatch. It's very much suboptimal, yes.