The head is robust and the jaw extremely powerful, it has the third highest bite force of all felids, after the tiger and lion. The world’s only known tiger-jaguar hybrid would be a very valuable addition to a private collection, so if Mickey the tiguar did exist, he is most likely in private hands. Due to poaching and loss of habitat, tigers have been classified as endangered by IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). Normally, a lion is braver than a tiger, but Bengal Tiger is an exception to that. Also, though it has been recorded that an African lion’s bite force is 650 PSI (not 600 PSI), but also know that lions only bite enough force to kill their prey – if they wanted to, they could bite much harder than that. Tigers are my favorite animals but in a 1 on 1 a Jaguar would win a fight, kill the Tiger or run away. A Tiger would beat a Jaguar, no doubt. I might still bet on the tiger because it would be more robustly built than the jaguar (even at similar weights), but nevertheless, it would be an interesting match up. Moreover he can run faster than tiger. 7. Jaguars kill caimen, not crocodiles – there is a difference. So I can confirm you the news . However, they ARE the biggest enemies of Bengal tigers. I just wanted to show you that it is a misconception that tigers and other panthera are cruel compared to lions. Bengals will only go after calves, juveniles, or sick/elderly/dying individuals. Like tigers, Jaguars are also the solitary hunters who love to hunt and live alone in the jungle of Amazon. They forgotten that the jaguar kill gigant anaconda on the warter or land i dont think the tiger would make it agains the gigant anaconda why is that because the bite has lots to do with it, But there is no way a tiger can kill a jaguar …because even if tiger try to kill the jaguar it can escape easily….so there is no way for a tiger to kill a jaguar……. The way they kill is different, too. Lions are – notably – much more habitually bold in their aggression. The stripey cousin, let alone the puny spotted The boss male lion, with his well-developed If there is a head to head fight between Bengal Tiger and jaguar then there is the 100% chance of Bengal Tiger winning but unlike others, jaguar can escape from tiger because it can climb the tree and also swim in water. B. Jaguar bite force is more powerful than any other big cats which helps him to crush the bones of other predators and preys with just one single bite. It is the third largest and classiest cat after the lion and the tiger. Only the polar and grizzly/brown bears can rival it. Were not talking Siberian tiger anyways, were talking bengal tiger! A Jaguar resembles  leopard, but is larger and has a somewhat shorter tail. Jaguars are found in central and South America especially in Mexico, Brazil and Peru. The jaguar is the highest rated. Jaguars are more intelligent than tigers, faster, have more stamina, are more agile, have almost twice a tigers bite force. After seeing Bengal tigers hunting full grown rhinos, elephants and crocodiles successfully all alone, I’d say it would have no problem defeating a jaguar. So jaguar never beat a Bengal Tiger in head to head fight, lion is far different than jaguar ……………jaguar is the ultimate big cat…………. jaguar is faster than tiger…….jaguar bite force is more than tiger………jaguar can climb trees but tiger cant……jaguar can swim faster than tiger…jaguar have more stamina than tiger……..jaguar can even kill a adult caiman which is a crocodile…….but tiger cant kill a crocodile ……jaguar can escape tiger and make the tiger tired and can kill it. I would go for the Bengal tiger..jaguars are extremely powerful pound for pound with a huge bite force but Bengal tigers also have powerful jaws and are much larger….even if they shared the same living space they would avoid one another, and a Bengal tiger would not hunt or kill a jaguar with the same regularity as it does with the smaller leopard…the tiger would not risk injury; however, the tiger could chase away a jaguar off kills as they frequantly do with leopards… Adult Bengal tigers In the northern sub continent can weigh over 250kg and are the top predator in their environment; only huge packs of wild dholes, the indian wild dog, and humans with guns are a threat to them. tiger has the strongest bit force in the big cat family. A lot of people will say lion , however they are wrong because they are just stupid lion fans that know nothing about a tiger's advantages. Jaguar’s bite force is greater than any of the big cat ……even while not in pound to pound///// Jaguar’s bite force is 2000 psi where as tiger”s bite force is 1050 psi….. In the earlier times, huge packs of dholes attacking tigers was much more common. Required fields are marked *. 6. The Tiger regularly takes on game that is far larger and stronger than the Lion and does such alone. i think there is a wrong in formation the average weight of bengal tiger 240ks not 210, dude can tiger but through skull or turtle shell? But at the same time jaguar has more stamina and has a much greaer and stronger jaw force than tiger. Cheetahs can also be melanistic, too, but the dark-furred never covers more than 50% of their body. Tiger has bigger teeth and jaws and claws… which means more damage all around. Apey, It wins. Um no, tigers are not the most agile. AP, The tiger is stronger than the jaguar. @FK . Lion as the king of the jungle is only possible where there are no tigers. It would be a huge mistake to say that. Don’t fool yourself please. Present day poachers certainly pose a greater threat to tigers – however, the tiger population began to decline since the British arrived (f*** poachers). They are so strong that even though they are smaller than lion and tiger they got better bite force than any other cat as well as any other mammal. Their diet consists of approximately 87 species. Third strongest jaguar because its used to kill animal just by biting through the skull but only live in south America and some parts of Asia and Africa. No bear can take one of those…. chosen symbol.. However, my point still stands because the British propoganda about lions being bold and tigers being cowards was always present – in fact the British cruelly slaughtered many Bengal tigers when they took over India- and that is why India made it their national animal- they wanted to save tigers from extinction, and they had a project called “Project Tiger” in 1972. Looking at the prey both jaguar and Bengal tiger feed on dangerous animals, Jaguar also feed on other natural predators like wolf, fox, caiman, anaconda and alligator in Central & Southern America on the other side Bengal tiger is also known for killing other natural predators like Leopard (very much similar to jaguar), Bear and wolf. Even if they are going to fight, it won’t be an easy task for either of them. The tiger will win because it is stronger! i voted for the Bengal tiger they are ferocious and more intelligent.And the Bengal tiger can even kill a Brown bear and adult pythons.The only chance that a jaguar could kill a tiger if it ambush it. They have more muscles Jaguars have the 4th most powerful bite in land animals beating both lions and tigers. ..only read about such tall-stories told by cheeky natives.. It goes tiger>lion>jaguar. It includes Caimans, deer, capybaras, tapirs, peccaries, dogs, foxes, frogs, mice, birds anacondas, cattle,  horses, fish, sloth, monkeys, and turtles, etc. One paw swipe or a bite from a tiger & Jaguar will R.I.P. It has twice the bite force of a lion. However, the key part is 6 YEARS OLD. to ignorance, & surly ‘payback’ based on the lion also being Imperial Britain’s Fur color of tigers varies between shades of yellow, orange and brown; with white around the stomach and black stripes along the back. The tiger is the most powerful of all the big cats, and is native to East and Southern Asia. the tiger been adopted over the lion – as India’s cat of choice, & that is only due I say the jaguar will avoid a tiger 100percent and a tiger will do the same. Check this video out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0ZpWmKWqKs, And check this video out to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9p56wSzsPA, I was shocked how the leopard managed to avoid getting it’s neck siezed by the lion… Not to mention that the lion had the advantage of attacking the leopard while it was sleeping…. to its recent evolutionary adaptations & It kills crocodile which is much much bigger than caiman which the Jaguar kills. do some study of actual scientific papers, Even pound for pound, a tiger has anatomy-advantage over a lion in the forequarters. FK, Tigers or Panthera tigris is a feline from the Felidae family that can reach a total body length of 11ft and weight up to 306kg. Tiger is the second strongest because of its size Bengal tiger is the least powerful tiger. It’s not a scientific fact that tigers are the most agile. Who will win the fight between Bengal Tiger and Jaguar? Jaguar has a 40% chance of winning. aa jaguar COULD beat a tiger. A Jaguar would obviously win! But these cats deserve more than just 15 seconds of fame. They usually won’t go attacking tigers. it can run,swim,climb trees faster than tiger ….. even jaguar has bite force stronger than tiger’s …..jaguar is much powerful than lion. The female jaguars would normally weigh 10 to 20 % less than the male while in tigers the male is generally 1.7 times larger than the female. If a tiger in a zoo could best a lion 50 lbs heavier, a tiger with a weight advantage of ~82 lbs would certainly be able to do the same. And I meant to say, in my previous post, "slightly lower.". In the case of leopard, it’ll smash leopard in one kick.Leopard weights maximum 100 kgs. All of these facts are powerful ways a Jaguar can beat a Tiger. Image Courtesy: petkaria.com, dmg42.blogspot.com. Uallhoes. I will certainly check out the studies you mentioned, but I also reccomend you check out some of the links I provide for lion vs tiger under the grizzly vs siberian tiger thread. i saw a fight between a bengal tiger and siberian tiger on youtube and siberian tiger easily defeated the bengal tiger It kills bear occasionally for food in Siberia. Most of the time, the Bengal tiger dominates the battlefield due to its excellent fighting skills and the ability to kill prey quickly. into the attribution/reasons of/why lions were They have long whiskers and circular pupils with yellow irises. They only hunt large animals such as deer, buffalo, wild pigs, etc. Bengal tiger feed on chital, wild pigs, gaur, water buffalo, Nilgai, wild boar and they also feed on small mammals like porcupines, hares and goat & on the other hand American jaguar feed on adult caiman, pig, tapir, large rodent, cattle, ungulate, capybaras and fox etc. The jaguar could win this with a nasty skull bite, but it would be difficult for a jaguar to get it’s jaws around the huge head of an adult male tiger. But, weren’t we talking about a Jaguar vs Bengal Tiger fight? Anon, Indian dholes don’t even attack people. It takes a LARGE LARGE pride to bring down an elephant or a rhino. The average tiger would be a lot bigger and heavier than the average jaguar, so it'd also be the stronger animal. Your email address will not be published. Hence, the Jaguar has more strength to fight with the Bengal Tiger for a longer time. Good post, but keep in mind that some studies (not all, but some) have shown that a jaguar’s bite is stronger than a tiger, to ~ 2000 PSI. C. Clouded leopard bite force is equal or slightly 0.2% less than jaguar. First of all, jaguar’s bite force is 2000 psi but the tiger’s bite force is 1,050 psi . I say jaguar would win. leonkarlen123. With the obvious exception of the cheetah, they only kill camines which are half the size of an indian crocodiles. I was just pointing out that it is not plausible for an lion to take down an adult elephant. Also, leopards only kill cubs, juveniles, and sick/elderly/dying tigers. And no Jaguar on this planet earth can kill an adult Tiger, even if it gets the golden chance, cuz the Tiger is too powerful for the Jaguar, it’ll kill the Jaguar any way. Their top running speed is 50 mph (80 kph). The tiger was more than 10 feet (3.0 metres) long, over 4 feet (120 centimetres) feet at the shoulder, had strong shoulders and long teeth and claws, and was agile. I think if there is a head to hhead fight between jaguar and tiger, tiger will have a upper hand on jaguar because of greater intelligence, paw force,weight. Bengal tiger vs Jaguar is a very interesting fight. Come on guys Jaguars don’t have the strongest bite force… its only related to their size. Lions still have to encounter hyenas, (though the hyena clans may get massacred.) How big is a Jaguar? The maximum reported has been a pack of 24 of those brutes, and the tiger had killed 18 of those before dying itself. Now let’s compare tiger and jaguar physical measurement, diet and habitat in given below table on compare Bengal tiger vs Jaguar. tigers are known to kill indian crocodiles. Plus a Jaguars nite force is the 2 strongest watch 1350 PSI. it was the British Raj ‘sportsmen’ who largely extripated the Asiatic lion I did some research, and you are right – tiger did become the national animal after the British left. Jaguar is the 3rd largest cat after Tiger and Lion, which are the biggest cats in the world. Pound for pound,the jaguar is probably the strongest cat followed by the leopard but in this fight,the tiger wins due to it being much bigger and stronger.But the jaguar having the most powerful jaws of all felids would still be able to inflict severe injuries. Tiger more ferocious than leopard. Both can kill his prey with one single bite but due to over heavy size and weight Bengal tiger always has the upper hand over jaguar. About 3 and half months after mating, the female generally gives birth to two to four kittens. That being said, if the jaguar does get a solid bite on the tiger’s skull/back of neck, it would win comfortably – but that is a big IF. Jaguars can weigh up to 100 kg with the total head & body length of near about 5 ft 2 inch to 5 ft 9 inch. In a fight between these two ,we have think about the possibilities of both contenders. ‘Lion hearted’ is more than just – ‘tude.. However, this is primarily because they live in prides, whereas as other big cats hunt solo. In fact, in real life, tigers are nicer than lions because tigers will let the cubs and females feed at a kill first – unlike lions, who do the oppossite. on felid morphology. Tigers are great swimmers too. Tigers are agile too…. it’s rare, but they do. The lion looked taller at the head than the tiger, and had a … A 6 year old elephant is a massive beast. The tiger is more used to fighting one on one than the lion. It kills largest cattle the Gaur. Also jaguars are the most aquatic out of the four big cats and can also climb trees with the tiger lacks. ..never seen a documentary about a tiger killing a cocodrile by piercing the skull…usually throat suffocation as a lion the does! So, such Indian ‘stories’ told by excitable natives to impress tourists – cannot be accepted at face value. James W, But tiger weights upto 226 kgs. The tiger can grow up to 13 feet not 6 feet and can weigh up to 650 pounds not 210 kilograms. Bengal tigers are bigger with a size advantage; being smaller with a lower centre of gravity jaguars would be slightly quicker and more agile.. Male tigers are ready to mate at 5 years of age, while panthers are ready to mate at 2 years of age. the jaguar has the most powerful jaw among all the mammals, which measuring up to 2000 pls, twice the power to the tiger, jaguar also has a more muscular structure and level of precision when she kills, so it's really hard to tell, unless you make them fight. his proven talent in skilled combat gives the ‘sly, cunning’ tiger out of his dangerous jungle lairs. Golden or black, jaguars always keep their spots. Plus, the tiger’s ability to stand on it’s hind legs can save it from the jaguar’s nasty skull bite. The Sumatran Tiger may weigh up to 140 kgs. The jaguar is stockier and more muscular than the leopard, with a compact body, a broader head and powerful jaws. And one more thing: Jaguars go into crocodiles habitats and kill them in one second. It is d largest cat, it can live in cold Siberia to swamps of S.E. This shows that they are too strong and fierce . tiger is the agile cat in the world, that ‘s not my stament but it’s a scientific fact, a tiger is so much agile that it can take down a brown bear(russian ber) and even crocodiles(in india). It kills d fast animals like leopard. They do kill black which can be up to ~20 feet in length though. Compare Bull vs. Bear in Face to Face Fight, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9lzdQ59etI, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0ZpWmKWqKs, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9p56wSzsPA, Chital, Wild Pigs, Gaur, Water Buffalo, Nilgai and Wild Boar, Adult caiman, Tapir, Large Rodent, Ungulate, Capybaras and Fox. Aka/Tony’s claims are just ridiculous though, LOL. When the British took over India, they wanted India’s national animal, the tiger to be considered evil, and their national animal, the lion, to be considered courageous. Lions are bold and courageous – however, it is a huge misconception that other panthera are cruel. Some studies show that a jaguar’s bite force is lower than a tiger/lion’s, while other’s show the opposite. As any of these animals can kill with a single bite in the head, the bigger size only makes it a larger target. Tiger killed as many as lions itself. It can go either way, but I have my cash on the king of the jungle. Jaguar is the South American only living felid of genus Panthera and it is the world 3rdlargest cat after Tiger at first and Lion at second. The jaguar’s tail is also generally shorter than the leopard’s tail. Plus a Jaguars nite force is the 2 … Srijith have u ever came across a news that a cat had attacked and killed an adult elephant . Key Difference: A Jaguar and Tiger belong to the same family known as Felidae family. Fur pattern; Though jaguars and leopards both have coats that feature rosette patterns, a jaguar’s rosettes have spots inside them. XD!! But the only thing I disagree with you is that a Tiger will be able to chase away an adult Jaguar from its kill. Jaguars hunt individually, often springing from trees upon tapirs, capybaras, and peccaries. They go about hunting crocodiles, fully grown elephants and rhinos all alone. I think the Bengal tiger would win. Pound for pound, Jaguar is extremely powerful, but the tiger is built to be stronger intelligent. I doubt you have ever seen any such thing.. maybe you’ve seen a video.. Bengal Tiger are the most numerous tiger sub species in the world especially found in India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh but still they are in the list of “endangered animal” as declared by IUCN. Karanth, local tiger authority, is on record as stating – it is most unlikely for tigers to be attacked either. There has not been a single case of a leopard killing a healthy adult tiger with a neck bite. Their courage exceeds those of lions. Jaguars are seen in many places ranging from Southern Mexico to Argentina. A 6 y/o elephant, I guess Indian tigers must be the “pussies” of their kind, if we are to believe such Tigers rule the Big Cat world! They do attack people sometimes. Your only giving jaguar stamina? A 100 kg (220 lb) jaguar can bite with a force of 503.6 kgf (1,110 lbf) at canine teeth and 705.8 kgf (1,556 lbf) at carnassial notch. Jaguar is the world third largest cat after tiger in the first and lion in the second which can weigh up to 100 kg with the body length of 5 ft 6 inch including head. People have mentioned that Jaguars can swim, well Tigers can also swim. They will take down anything infront it them . There’s also videos on the web showing a Tiger beating a Lion in a fight. The Bengal tiger simply has too much of a strength advantage int his match up. jaguar never hunts crocodiles. American Alligator – Bite Force : 2125 psi. Really? 2 years ago. Boss lions habitually persecute hyenas, on sight. At least you didn’t revert to name calling because someone had a different view first. only slight physical differences between Panthera Jaguars use a a technique which is crushing the skull of it’s prey with ONE bite so no doubt that the jaguar will kill the tiger. Tiger cubs are born after 16 weeks or 112 days, while panthers are born after 90-105 days. how is it that bears do still exist in India? And yes, Jaguar doesn’t have highest bite force in big cats. However, other big cats – like the Bengal tiger and the Pantanal Jaguar, are equally aggressive, and they often have to fight in order to win the heart of a female or to protect their territory. Did you know that Bengal tigers are even stronger than Siberian tigers, because they have higher muscle density? And the Jaguar is faster than the tiger too. A 300 lb male jaguar would beat a 300 lb lion. With all due respect, you seem biased towards the lion. It is the largest cat in North and South America. Bears no longer live in Africa, since they could not compete with lions.. Competition is less tough in India, & so are the toughest of the animal thugs.. lions. Average tiger will always kill an average Jaguar with 100% kill rate. Tigers are more territorial than panthers. only on similar sizes jaguar has higher bit force than a tiger. A lone male lion did topple over and kill a 6 year old elephant. trap & kill tigers, using chemicals to poison & blind them – they remain a Dont blabber something man. also when it comes to agility tiger is no1 in the carnivora world, rated by animal planet, sorry not agility but muscle strenght (rated by animal planet). And Tiger 1250 PSI. But dholes are biggest enemies of Bengal tigers, just like hyenas being biggest enemies of lions. Tigers live in the wild in many regions throughout the globe, however, most can be found in Nepal, Tibet, India, South China, Sumatra, and Asia. while the lion was justly lauded as being bold, & courageously ‘upfront’.. James W, They can also swim and climb trees . Though Bengal tiger has the advantage of weight and length over South American Jaguar but still American jaguar has some advantage over Bengal tiger that jaguar can climb the tree like leopard which Bengal tiger can’t do. ones, cannot match his Kingly suite of attributes.. James W, Tiger is bigger and stronger but the jaguar is faster and more agile.SO I will say it can go either ways in a fight between this two carnivores.. Tigers bite force is 1050 psi, Jaguar bite force is 2,000psi, only behind, bears,,alligators and crocs. The forest department confirms several same instances . "Myth 1: [The lion has a stronger forequarter] The fact is, the lion has slightly more massively built shoulders and the tiger has more developed legs. The jaguar has the strongest bite of any big cat relative to its size. that’s still a massive beast! Jaguar weighs between 56 – 100 kg and has a head and body length of up to 5 ft 6 inches. Some studies show that a jaguar’s bite is harder than that of a tiger’s, while some show that it is slightly higher. Leopards are on record as having done so, but of course the panthera champ, The answer is definitely Bengal Tiger. Jaguars bite force isn’t stronger than Tiger, Jaguar’s bite force only stronger in pound for pound. Hey, just because jaguar has a stronger bite doesn’t mean that it wins. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Copyright © 2020, Difference Between | Descriptive Analysis and Comparisons. Difference Between | Descriptive Analysis and Comparisons, Counterintelligence Investigation vs Criminal Investigation, Analog Hearing Aids vs Digital Hearing Aids. were described as ‘cunning, stealthy, sneaky, calculating , malcious &cruel’. A lion would win more often than not against a jaguar, but a fight with a tiger would be pretty evenly matched. Tigers are generally larger and stronger than male lions. ... A Jaguar would beat both, tiger or lion above the Jag. This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. They also feed on fish and rabbits; some jaguars kill domestic cattle for food. Tigers can weigh up to 650 lbs, but the average is 450 – 500 lbs. How strong is the bite of a Jaguar? muscular and bone weight. This is all wrong, the jaguar is stealthier, stronger, stronger jaws and teeth. The brazilian jaguar weight up to 380 pounds he eats gigants anacondas,alegator an humans . Weight is 56 to 96 kg, can go up to 160 kg. Jaguars are outstanding swimmers and climbers. Black Panthers can climb on trees with their powerful claws. And the Jaguar is faster than the tiger too. There has not been a single case of a lone 500 pound male lion taking down a 6-8 ton male elephant. FYI, the local poachers have always used much more cruel methods to snare, A tiger has more advantages over a jaguar, but it will not risk injuries or possible death over territory claims. However, on average, I think it is fair to assume that the tiger has more powerful jaws. They either crush or suffocate the prey or bite straight through their skull. They are considered cruel because of the British. Also, I don’ t think wild jaguars weigh 500 lbs… The largest ones are ~350 lbs, while the average is ~ 250 – 300 lbs. Tigers are generally larger, longer, heavier, and fairly stronger than male lions. Recently a Bengal Tiger killed an African lion in ankara zoo in turkish with single paw swipe. greater threat to tiger survival than the British ever did. Jaguars don’t kill by going for the neck… Unlike other big cats, they go for the skull. source:- See guys. So a tiger, for example, who has longer canines and can bite through tortoise shells, could do the same. I am from that state . And, sure, a large male lion might best the average jaguar, but at similar sizes, the jaguar wins every single time. I have checked Joubert – and you are right. Yeah that sounds better AP Bengal tigers have all the advantages in this fight, Ok fine, lion beats jag, but I am skeptical about the tiger part. Tigers are very territorial and may mark their territories through urinating on nearby plants and trees, spraying anal gland secretions, or marking trails with scat. They will either crush or suffocate and victim or bite straight through his skull. So if the jaguar is lucky enough to bite the tiger’s skull, it would win – however this is unlikely, and a HUGE IF. A leopard is more powerful than a Cougar. These are called melanistic Jaguars. Despite being 50 lbs lighter, the tiger got the advantage in the fight. Ok ok… tiger would probably beat jaguar. A tiger’s stripes are as unique as fingerprints for humans; each tiger’s stripes differ from the other, making it easier to identify them. Jaguars can weigh up to 500 pounds not 100 kilograms and they can grow up to 6-8 feet not 5 feet 6 inches. Also, the Tiger is a brutal and fast fighter. If Tiger encounters Jaguar, it’s either they avoid each other or otherwise. from most of India, the bold aggression of lions defending their open And eat their lunch in the middle of highways not paying heed to the blaring horns. Larger Bengal tigers are ~575 lbs. To repeat myself, the lion’s mane does protect it in combat, but it does NOT make it impossible for other animals to get a neck bite. Tiger outweighs a Jaguar about 25-275 pounds. But come on, dude. About the bear comment… I know this sounds ludicrous , but if a lion could topple over a 6 year old elephant, than a Kodiak or a Polar bear, which is 2-3x larger and stronger than a lion, could do the same. Plus, the tigers were not cunning or sly. Not to forget that they are the biggest and most intelligent in the cat family . However, it is important to note that the real reason the lion survived is because the zoo staff separated them. That’s just a butt hurt person. It is very rare for them to take down a full grown one. so what do u say ……if i say……..jaguar kills anaconda and it kills adult caimans……..can tiger kill a anaconda huh………tiger success rate of killing a prey is only 5 to 20 % .. but jaguar’s is far more than tiger because it live’s in central america and in amazon ,…….it can eat anything from a tapir to an anaconda ……so without any doubt we can say jaguar’s success rate is more than that of tiger’s. Denser the muscles, the stronger you are. James (not James W.) is right. Jaguars are solitary animals that live and hunt alone, except during their mating season; whereas, Tigers have a large muscular body with powerful forelimbs, which are used for hunting and climbing. I think the surprise factor can determine the out come..in the wild. Seriously who put this nonsense questions. Bengal tiger has a 100% chance of winning the fight against Jaguar. And… Bengal tigers have taken down full grown rhinos (though rhino is pretty rare) and crocodiles , elephants are questionable. An adult healthy Jaguar will most probably fight with a Tiger if it tries to steal its prey. the most powerful.. FK, Bengal tiger plenty more advantages and would win. I have not yet seen a video of a dhole pack attacking a tiger.. Jaguars are solitary animals that live and hunt alone, except … In Africa wild dogs fear lions greatly, & are persecuted by them relentlessly.. Tiger is much stronger than Jaguars but Jaguars’s bite force is powerful I voted the Bengal tigers because they larger than Jaguars. Bengal (Indian) tiger, the Indochinese tiger, the Sumatran tiger, the South China tiger, the Malayan tiger and Siberian (Amur) tiger. The larger jaguars have been found to weigh approximately 150 kgs. I think a jaguar could certainly hold their own against a lioness or a tigress though. Jaguars can take down caimans and wild boars. AP, You are correct – the British did kill a lot of Asiatic lions. This news was reported from the Indian state of Kerala . Both are about the same size, about the same strength, have similar jaw power, etc. The jaguar, theoretically, could bite the tiger’s skull, but it is extremely unlikely. & nature simply does not work in such a way. his indomitable will to destroy – at any cost. advances – mainly from its very competitive mane, & superior cardio-vascular capacity A jaguar can kill a tiger. Southern United States and Mexico across much of Central America and south to Paraguay and northern Argentina. In fact, lions have managed to penetrate through each others manes during combat. It even kills sub adult elephant & rhino. But Bengal tigers don’t encounter dholes AS often as African lions. Research by Adam Hartstone-Rose and colleagues at the University of South Carolina, who compared the bite forces of nine different cat species, reveals that a jaguar’s bite force is only three-quarters as strong as a tiger’s bite force. Even ‘huge packs’ are not going to around for long – if they attempt to select tigers as prey of choice, James W, get your facts straight man jaguars actually have the strongest bite of any mammal and not just for size there is no other big cat that is able to bite directly through bone that’s why lion, tigers, leopards, cheetahs, and cougars go fro the unprotected throat while jaguars either go for a direct bite for the skull or will just try and completely sever the vertebrae in spine. They just did not want to risk injury which would hinder their hunting abilities, unlike lions, who had a pride to support them. VERY rare, I’d say. It has twice the bite force of a lion. ( to be fair, that is due to the fairly recent advent of humans hunting them there). James W, So though tiger can kill jaguar but if jaguar will get a golden chance, he can also kill the tiger. All current species of Tiger can take on a Jaguar without issues. No, I am afraid you are wrong… Both tigers and jaguars are equally stealthy (with a slight edge to the tiger) and as far as jaws go – the results are mixed. They love to live in lush green forest where they can ambush and hunt its prey, they are very good swimmers unlike other big cats excluding jaguar who is also very good swimmer. Don’t get me wrong. Pound to pound a jaguar will kill anything that moves. It’s not common now, it’s more of a rarity. A Bengal is twice the cat…one swipe and Jag is out… A. Jaguar is taller, longer and heavier than leopard. But what do you think about this fight? I think a fairer match up would be a Sumatran tiger against a Pantanal jaguar. However, these are only a few studies, and the tiger usually has a more powerful bite. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9lzdQ59etI. Jaguar would have to run away at some point since it won’t be able to keep up for long with the higher strength and bigger size of Bengal tiger unless it’s on a suicide mission. & they do African wild dogs too ( dholes wouldn’t stand a chance). species, other than size.. plus the lion’s more recent deemed ‘King of beasts – since back in ancient times. Ok, maybe the tiger can be stronger, but jaguar can kill anything pound to pound. As far as the jaguar’s bite force goes – the results are mixed. Sorry for going on a tangent. All those South American pussies don’t know anything about Asian Tigers.. Jaguar no doubt is a formidable beast but Tiger is even more formidable. Both Tiger and Jaguar are the world most dangerous and fiercer wild cats including lion, cheetah, cougar and Leopard. they never co-exist. 5. Take the tiger for example. They keep up their strength by regularly climbing the straightest and tallest of trees, swimming and hunting adult elephants occasionally. Jag may have greater bite force. huge size range, & the biggest cats are AP, You forgot to mention one thing,In this fight,the Bengal Tiger was alone while the Siberian tiger was being helped by another tiger, So it was a 2 on one fight.In a few other video clips of fights between these two–Hobbi the Bengal tiger and Final 16,the Siberain Tiger,Hobbi utterly dominates the Siberian,but again the third tiger comes in and attacks Hobbi and rescues Final 16. the cat family shares its bauplan across a Anon, But it is happened more than one time . I am not “biased” – as I noted, there is actually Overall a tiger is more massively built than a lion. Assuming this is true, they are freak incidents – under normal circumstances, it would take a tiger less than 10 seconds to a kill a leopard. Jaguars are larger and stockier, and are mainly found in the Western hemisphere. Jaguars have a stronger and more powerful bite than any other big cat in the world. 5 years ago. I’d like-wise suggest you look a bit deeper, Sign up to receive ourPredators Face-Off's via email: © Copyright 2014-2018 Animal vs Animal Comparison Blog. In fact, it got the lion by the neck, but the mane saved the lion. The jaguar (Panthera onca) is a large felid species and the only extant member of the genus Panthera native to the Americas.The jaguar's present range extends from the extreme southwestern United States and Mexico in North America, across much of Central America, and south to Paraguay and northern Argentina in South … Asia. The tiger is stronger than the jaguar. Jaguars also have the most powerful bites in the entire cat family and scores 1200 psi. Out of 10 fights in olden days, tiger killed lion in eight fights. The jaguar will kill the tiger in about 10 minutes. i think you must go and cheack you facts. And pound for pound, the bite of a jaguar is the most powerful of the big cats, even more than that of a tiger and a lion. Ironically AP, Tiger bite force is the strongest of all big cats. They are the bravest of all tigers and big cats. Knowing this you can sense how dangerous Bengal Tiger is. Bengal Tiger tops the list. …both have a strong bite..but a jaguar either knows how to use his fangs better or his bite pressure is stronger. NO ONLY JAGUAR BECAUSE JAGUAR HAS STRONGEST BITE FORCE FOOL but I think Tiger would win because it’s stronger or larger but the Jag would give it a run for it’s money and put up a great fight, even though Jag is my favorite animal I have no problem admitting it would lose. Generally speaking, a Bengal tiger should win this more often than not – Not just because of the weight, but the tiger has longer canines, longer claws, and a more robust build. “unlikely ” dhobi-wallah stories.. eh, Arundhoti.. & Arunymouse, if dhole are really so fierce, Olenrewaju Olugbenga, who told you a lion can kill a healthy tiger? He watched a lone male lion – charge down, topple & kill, a 6y/o elephant! & you are wrong about British India – only since India gained independence has Your email address will not be published. Hey Bengal Tiger win easily in head to head fight. However, the largest prey item that a single lion can take down alone is the Cape Buffalo. The lion is the King of cats however, due adaptive/evolutionary advances.. http://naturalworldoflivingthings.blogspot.com/2012/11/why-is-lion-called-king-of-beasts.html. Tiger would destroy any living thing on this planet, and other exoplanets and beyond. The jag has one chance to win.. get the killer-bite latched on the tiger’s throat. James W, The Bengal tiger is still more stronger and ferocious. This could be a huge advantage. I believe that the Jaguar’s climbing skills for ambushes are much more important here. Tiger wins easily. Females are typically 10–20% smaller than males. The stripey & spotted cats were unfavourably compared to the lion Bengal tigers aren’t pussies. Leopards and jaguars are fierce animals. The funniest part is, the lion had the size advantage. Jaguar will only have chance to kill unhealthy Tiger, only Lion can kill healthy Tiger among all cat species. Not even lions thinks about attacking elephants . pretty much this ^ MONGOOSE. An ideal place for animal versus animal comparison. Bengal Tiger have the strongest bite force of all big cats.. You are 100% correct and a simple Google check would easily prove so. CHECK Joubert! However, it is important to note that the average weight of an African lion is 185 kg (~408 lbs), while the average weight of a Royal Bengal tiger is 222 kg (~490 lbs). the male lion, has his mane to prevent this option.. James W, in olden times, due to misperception of their hunting modes, Lion has a mane to protect them selves. And I have already admitted that a lone male lion can take down a buffalo…. The Lion requires the help of the pride to take out a large animal. The Bengal tiger weighs more than the Jaguar, the stamina of Jaguar is higher when compared to the Bengal Tiger. In fact, in a zoo, a 450 lb tiger got into a fight with a 500 lb lion. him the edge over the others, along with The smaller ones are found to weigh as low as 40 kgs. Bengal Tiger of course. No chance. such as Yamaguchi et al has published, That’s only the case when all big cats were the same size. Bite force of jaguar is more but they are dominated by sheer mass and power of the tiger. So the finalists are tiger, lion and jaguar. Tiger is strong and powerful same as Jaguar, they are both brave and dangerous but remember that Tiger is balance that it can stand with its hind limbs when fighting and good at Wrestling, it has huge paws which it can use against the bite of Jaguar, size advantage is another weapon it has. But I am most interested in the jaguar because I belong to that age group. I agree with almost all things you have mentioned. Anonymous, This means that the elephant was a juvenile. The average tiger would be a lot bigger and heavier than the average jaguar, so it'd also be the stronger animal. This is one of the reasons they were titled ‘King’, whereas other panthera Mostly, all of the present-day tigers descended from the tigers that were originally in South Central China. Jaguars base coat is usually tawny yellow, but can range to reddish-brown and black. The rarer the animals, the more valuable and desirable it is (bears and big cats are especially prized as a form of security). FYI: The lion’s mane does protect it’s neck during combat, but it does NOT fully prevent animals like tigers/leopards/jaguars from penetrating it. Tiger is bigger and heavier /Jaguar is stronger and more agile. Check out the video on Youtube of a < 130 kg tigress killing a Mugger crocodile twice her size. since that would be suicidal, even according to those fanciful tall tales told by low IQ inbred natives.. Jaguars are smaller but faster can swim and climb trees. But in a face to face combat I pick the tiger…the cheer weight and size of the tiger can immobilized the jaguar enough time for the tiger to deliver the deadly bite. And Bengal tigers are different than other tigers. The lion was given the titles “KIng of Beasts” and “King of the jungle” because of it’s royal appearance (the mane) and its lifestyle. 4. communal lifestyle.. The lion’s mane initially saved it, but had the fight kept going on, the tiger would have won. hunting grounds made it easier to gun them down – compared to stalking/driving Tigers have also killed crocodiles within minutes two. A Jaguar would obviously win! A male lion cannot even kill a female tiger let alone a male tiger. All of these facts are powerful ways a Jaguar can beat a Tiger. ... jaguars pack a stronger punch” than a lion or tiger, says biologist Adam Hardstone-Rose. Lions do indeed hunt large prey. A jaguar’s fur is usually golden colored, but can also be quite dark and even appear to be black. Look it up, there’s pictures on the web. Look up ‘male lion hunts buffalo alone’ – on youtube. They are only cats which can even fight by the support of rear legs . Now, a jaguar could kill a tiger in “10 minutes” with a skull bite, but this will be difficult because adult tigers have huge heads and they can also stand on their hind legs which can save it from the jaguar’s bite. Cheetahs are more agile than them. Measuring 11.2 ft in length and up to … Also, lions are very aggressive and they do fight a lot. According to size and weight Bengal tiger is far stronger than American jaguar, Bengal tiger is also very intelligent than jaguar because of larger cranial volume and brain. On the other hand, tiger does not resemble any other big cat. Both are exceptionally well armed killers with the most powerful jaws of the Big Cats and with an ability to swim well they hunt the most diverse prey including other predators. It is built physically strong with muscular body like tiger and has a strong bite force which helps him to kill its opponent with just one single bite. A jaguar can leap upto 10 feet in the air. There have been cases of 100 lb leopards taking down 500 lb tigers with jaw locks to the neck? A fight between the two would depend entirely upon the individuals, but my money is on the tiger. You’re right at one point. Tigers are the only carnivores known to kill water buffaloes and gaur(check out this guy) alone. But it is still true, that the British had a lot of propoganda against the tigers. They have only one color that is brownish with black stripes. In fact, lions drive dogs out of their hunting areas, as Siberian tigers do to wolves..