2007-06-10 03:00:17 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
I have heard from numerous reputable sources that it is very difficult to determine whether a skinned large cat is either a tiger or a lion, unless you know what to look for. I would think this would indicate that its a wash in muscle mass. Diet, genetics, and actual age would be factors. Both are their largest and in their prime between 4-7 years, so older would be smaller. Also keep in mind that there are differences in lion sizes pending area.
In short, I think its too close to call!
2007-06-11 06:39:58 · answer #1 · answered by Vika 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tiger has more muscle mass than the lion because it is larger. I don't know which cat would have more muscle mass if they were the same weight.
Interesting question. What motivated you to ask it?
2007-06-14 17:49:16 · answer #2 · answered by SCOTT M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends, but I have heard at equal sizes Lions have more muscle mass.
2007-06-10 03:59:52 · answer #3 · answered by Unnamed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋