Speed
How fast can a tiger run?
Tigers sprint at about 49–65 km/h (30–40 mph) in short bursts. They are about as fast as lions and far…
Region
Asia
Animals found in Asia, and every article about them.
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Articles
Adaptations
Lion adaptations: how lions hunt, share and survive
Lions survive by teamwork. Prides stalk big prey together, manes signal health to rivals and mates, and desert lions get…
Adaptations
Tiger adaptations: how tigers hunt, hide and survive
Stripes that look green to deer, night vision about six times better than ours, 10 cm claws and strong swimming:…
Diet & feeding
What do Siberian tigers eat?
Siberian (Amur) tigers live mainly on wild boar, red deer, roe deer and sika deer, making a kill about once…
Adaptations
Adaptations of a cheetah: how it is built for speed
Cheetahs are built for short, fast chases: a bendy spine, grippy claws, a steering tail, big nostrils and an inner…
Senses
What Colors Can Deer See?
Deer see colors differently than we do, but they are able to see a wider range of colors. This is…
Speed
How fast can an elephant run?
Elephants have been timed at up to about 25 km/h (15 mph). The popular 40 km/h figure for African elephants…
Size & weight
How Tall Is A Moose – How Big Is A Moose
As per studies, traffic accidents with moose are 13 times more fatal than that with other deers. Each year, more…
Comparisons
Tiger vs lion: who would win?
Wild tigers and lions never meet, so nobody really knows who would win. On paper the tiger is heavier on…
Comparisons
Tiger vs grizzly bear: who would win?
Tigers and grizzly bears live on different continents, so nobody knows who would win. A big Amur tiger and a…
Strength & bite force
How strong is a tiger?
A tiger can kill and drag prey about five times its own weight, and its canine bite is modelled at…
Strength & bite force
How strong is a lion?
A captive lioness bit a sensor with 1,594 newtons, about 163 kg of force. Male lions weigh 150 to 260…