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Sun, Oct 19, 2008 5:27 AM
Blind challenger(Lion) vs Bull. Clever boxer(Tiger) vs Boar.
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Sun, Oct 19, 2008 9:04 AM
Lioness2008 wrote: Comparing a bull to a boar is laughable. The lion was in a smaller area, probably never fought an animal or seen an animal that big in its life, while a tiger gets to fight a small boar in a larger area. Tiger fans of course, beating a boar is like taking on 1,000 elephants. And btw where is it that the lion was killed?
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Sun, Oct 19, 2008 11:10 AM
When Tigers were placed in enclosures to fight Bulls, they always lost (whereas Bears usually won). Look it up.
This is a captive Lion in a small enclosure with a Bull. Comparing hunting tactics (ambushes) to a captive, trapped animal is ludicrous. Do you honestly think a Tiger would do better?
Hence the reason I don't bother "debating" Tiger fans much anymore.
Sun, Oct 19, 2008 11:34 AM
The Tigers did not beat the Lions in the Roman Colloseum. I have been the only one here to provide the most comprehensive information on Tigers in the Roman Colloseums. Only one record of a Tiger 'unexpectedly' killing a Lion (clearly not the norm then). If you can provide more than one case please do so. If you are unfamiliar with what is considered evidence I'm more than happy to help (opinions, statements etc, no matter from where or how often they are stated - do not equal primary evidence - which I have provided and to which no Tiger fan has added. Not that it stops them from educating me, a History major, on how to interpret historical evidence). Sounds like Phoebe made quite a showing - is a Tigress more impressive than 3 Tigers?
There are records of male Lions killing Cape Bullalo - single handedly. Keep in mind Lions don't have the advantage of ambush, nor do they have the advantage of taking a Bull by itself (rarely). Cape Buffalo herds are in the thousands and they routinely fight back. Gaur are often alone (esp. Bulls) and in deep grass. The previous account I gave shows a Tiger hiding from the Buffalo in deep grass - and launching surprise attacks - something which Lions don't get to do.
Lions (a single male Lion) has killed a bull Black Rhino - broke its leg. They have also taken down Giraffes, etc - all without the aid of ambush.
It's unfortunate that this has to be explained to Tiger fans - who seem to be generally unaware of the differences of the various prey animals - as well as the differences - advantages and disadvantages - of the environment.
Remember the post about the two Asiatic Lions that massacred several buffalos - including bulls? They were domestic animals but the Lions slaughtered them. If this was done by Tigers it would be posted here ad infinitum as evidence of their superiority. Clearly it depends upon the environment, the animals and the circumstances.
Most of your knowledge of Tiger killing prowess comes from old books. Yet, we know from more recent observations that Tigers succeed 5-10% of the time compared with 17% for the lone Lion and 32% for 2 or more Lions. Perhaps the Tiger successes are greatly exaggerated? Or singled out? The Lion is easily observed - thus his losses are easy to see - which outweigh his victories. The same would hold true for the Tiger - but how many have been observed hunting and winning?
Sun, Oct 19, 2008 12:44 PM
There are records of male Lions killing Cape Bullalo - single handedly. Keep in mind Lions don't have the advantage of ambush, nor do they have the advantage of taking a Bull by itself (rarely). Cape Buffalo herds are in the thousands and they routinely fight back. Gaur are often alone (esp. Bulls) and in deep grass. The previous account I gave shows a Tiger hiding from the Buffalo in deep grass - and launching surprise attacks - something which Lions don't get to do. Lions (a single male Lion) has killed a bull Black Rhino - broke its leg. They have also taken down Giraffes, etc - all without the aid of ambush. It's unfortunate that this has to be explained to Tiger fans - who seem to be generally unaware of the differences of the various prey animals - as well as the differences - advantages and disadvantages - of the environment. Remember the post about the two Asiatic Lions that massacred several buffalos - including bulls? They were domestic animals but the Lions slaughtered them. If this was done by Tigers it would be posted here ad infinitum as evidence of their superiority. Clearly it depends upon the environment, the animals and the circumstances. Most of your knowledge of Tiger killing prowess comes from old books. Yet, we know from more recent observations that Tigers succeed 5-10% of the time compared with 17% for the lone Lion and 32% for 2 or more Lions. Perhaps the Tiger successes are greatly exaggerated? Or singled out? The Lion is easily observed - thus his losses are easy to see - which outweigh his victories. The same would hold true for the Tiger - but how many have been observed hunting and winning?
Sun, Oct 19, 2008 1:49 PM
i wont debate wid u abt the roman %@*! ..atleast not now...i would take the words of kailsah shankala,sunquists opinion(2 higly respected tiger scientists--remember shankala favours lions over a tiger)..and many other respected authors than ur words..
Sun, Oct 19, 2008 2:26 PM
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Sun, Oct 19, 2008 3:00 PM
Zero evidence the Tiger did any better.
I note in your example the Bull is described as 'savage'. In mine, the Bull is described as 'mild' (the Tiger wouldn't even go near the Bull).
Neither animal does well against a Bull in a face to face battle.
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Sun, Oct 19, 2008 7:22 PM
catlion wrote: Apollyon, with you it seems as though wisdom had come back again to this Forum.
Sun, Oct 19, 2008 7:44 PM
There are the occasional accounts that I've read of lone male Lions doing this.
Sun, Oct 19, 2008 8:13 PM
Buffaloes can live in herds of a few hundred, but have been known to congregate in thousands in the Serengeti during the rainy season. Big mixed herds of buffalo, some of them with 1500 and more buffalo in the herds have been seen grazing on the flood plains.
Shortly afterwards, Gwist, one of the guides, and Kobus took a vehicle around to the front of the camp to see if the lions were still there before they accompanied the guests back to their suites. Two Lionesses were in front of the fireplace, looking intently at the 150 or so elephants that were moving around the waterhole. On returning to the main area they barely noticed the one female as she was walking past the front of the lodge. A few minutes later everybody could hear the anxious yelps of a pack of wild dog close by. It was very difficult trying to keep everyone inside, knowing exactly what was transpiring around the waterhole, however, as always safety comes first. After less than a minute the panicking bellowing of an elephant could be heard. Very slowly and with great care, Kobus made his way down to the swimming pool deck to see what had happened. The two Lionesses had just brought down an elephant cow of approximately ten years old. Slowly everybody moved into a position from where they could observe the lions, as the staff were unsure where the remaining lions of the pride were, this, however was only for a few of minutes before they all made their way back to the bar.
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