Lion vs Tiger: The Real King, Judged by Weight and Teamwork

Male lion with a full mane resting in the savanna — A male lion. Lions and tigers never meet in the wild — the comparison is about build, hunting style and habitat. Photo: Giles Laurent — CC BY-SA 4.0

A male tiger can outweigh a male lion by 70 kilograms, yet lions hold the strongest card in the deck: family. Here is how the two biggest cats on Earth compare in size, hunting style and survival.

Bengal tiger walking through grass — A Bengal tiger. Tigers are solitary ambush hunters; lions are social pride hunters. Photo: Charles J. Sharp — CC BY-SA 4.0

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