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| Subject | Date Asked |
| meat required per day | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: How much meat these cats need per day, 1)tiger 2)lion 3)jaguar 4)cougar 5)leopard thanks! A: Sam Tigers and lions need about 7 kgs of meat per day, while the other cats need less than that ... | |
| interbred tigers | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: are tiger's subspecies are interbred in american zoos to produce white tigers? thanks A: Sam Some white tigers in America are indeed crosses between Bengal and Amur tigers, or descendants ... | |
| lion's indepedence | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: its me again. I heard a curious rumor. In my school, I heard lions are becoming gradually more ... A: Vinny Not necesarilly. Other predators such as hyenas and leopards would increase their numbers ... | |
| Will tigers survive ? | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: As an animal lover ,I'm extremely sad because what I hear daily about tigers . their number is ... A: Soheli Unfortunately, future looks grim for some tiger subspecies such as the South Chinese ... | |
| Sundarban Man-eating tigers | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: why are so many tigers in Sundarbans man-eaters? Do tigers find killing people easier than killing ... A: Sonali Tigers as a species are predators and have always seen humans as prey since humans arrived ... | |
| lion's indepedence | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: its me again. I heard a curious rumor. In my school, I heard lions are becoming gradually more ... A: Vinny I never heard anything like that, but of course, in some places where prey becomes scarcer, ... | |
| Charger | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: can you tell me who charger was and what his personality was like and how large he was. A: Daniel Charger was a famous male Bengal tiger that lived in the Bandhavgarh National Park, India. ... | |
| plz help me | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: i have this report about the White Siberian tigers and i need to figure out what the relationship ... A: Tonia There is no such thing as white siberian tigers. White tigers do not exist in the wild, and ... | |
| tigers eating rhinos | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: How many days a bengal tiger would take to eat a fully grown male rhino? Can tigers teeth ... A: Sam Good question. Theoretically, a rhino could feed a tiger for a few months, but tiger usually ... | |
| tigers | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: How does tigers genetic plan interact with environmental conditions to direct and regulate ... A: Christopher I'm not sure about exactly what do you want to know, but if Im understanding your ... | |
| fur | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: do tigers have smooth and soft fur? have you cuddled with a tiger? how does it feel? it must be ... A: Sam Tigers (and most other big cats) have somewhat coarse fur, not as soft as that of some house ... | |
| definition of aggression | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: I just don't know why people think that lions are more aggressive than tiger. I'm not a tiger fan ... A: Sam As you say, there is no reason to believe that lions are more aggressive than lions, or the ... | |
| white tiger info | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: Do white Bengal tigers stay together? A: Holly Tigers are solitary animals and they only stay together in two cases; a female with cubs (but ... | |
| Lions and Tigers/ Jobs | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I heard thisWho would win in a fight-a lion or a tiger. I've read about both and they seem like they ... A: Vinny Indeed, lions and tigers are basically the same basic design, so the outcome of a face off ... | |
| tiger wiskers | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: What is the function of the whiskers in the tiger's head? It is possible that could be a ... A: Raul A tiger's whiskers are, believe it or not, sensorial organs. The whiskers are very sensitive ... | |
| Jaguars speed | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: How fast can a Jaguar pounce when attacking? What kind of acceleration do they have? m/s? A: Jack Unfortunately, I canīt answer this question and I doubt anyone can. Jaguars have not been ... | |
| tigers | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: are tigers capable of killing pythons? Thanks A: Dyna Tigers can kill anything from insects to elephants, but they usually avoid snakes, specially ... | |
| White tigers | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: Do you think white tigers will be extinct? Will they survie? A: Emma It is unlikely that white tigers will go extinct, for they are being widely breed in captivity ... | |
| diet and more | 3/29/2008 |
| Q: What did the caspian tiger eat? what is the favourite prey item of the bengal tiger? what is the ... A: Jamie 1- The Caspian tiger ate any animal it could catch, but its favorites were the red deer and ... | |
| sagittal crest of tigers and lions | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: Is it true that lions have larger sagital crest than tigers? Sam A: Sam The differences between tiger and lion skulls are minimal. I have seen tiger skulls with ... | |
| intestines | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: What are the average lengths of the small intestines of the big cats; and the average size bear? A: Bret Well, to my knowledge, lions and tigers have a small intestine about 8.5 meters long. However, ... | |
| Tigers | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: don't you think its vague and nebelous to say tigers have the strength of 12-15 men? can you ... A: Indeed, it is hard to compare two animals that are so different. But even if we leave dragging ... | |
| Tigers weight? | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a question I think its quite difficult hope you can help me out. I recently read something at ... A: Tiger Lover 1- And you read that in Wikipedia? To be honest, I found it amusing to see that people ... | |
| Tigers | 3/24/2008 |
| Q: don't you think its vague and nebelous to say tigers have the strength of 12-15 men? can you ... A: Richard If the tiger has not the capacity to lift as much weight as we, or to kick with so much ... | |
| Tigers in Bandhavgarh | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: 1. From what I have heard you can see tigers more often in Bandhavgarh why is that? Are they less ... A: Tiger lover 1- Bandhavgarh has a relatively healthy (although sadly, decreasing) tiger population ... | |
| African Tigers??? | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: Are there any Tigers in Africa??? If yes then please provide me some info about it coz i have to ... A: Maria No, there arenīt wild tigers in Africa. Tigers evolved in Asia, perhaps somewhere in China or ... | |
| Tigers | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: don't you think its vague and nebelous to say tigers have the strength of 12-15 men? can you ... A: Richard When people says that a tiger has the strenght of 12-15 humans, this is based on the fact ... | |
| tigers | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I heard somewhere that tigers are stronger pound for pound than lions, if thats true, can you tell ... A: Jackie I donīt know if tigers are stronger pound by pound, although it is possible. They are ... | |
| tigers | 3/14/2008 |
| Q: hi im doing some work for college on the cheetah and i was wondering if u could help me as i need ... A: Sam There arenīt wild tigers in Africa (except for a few ones in some parks of South Africa where ... | |
| Average bengal tiger | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: and thanks for your last answer. So at the end there is not a 100% sure measurements for the Sauraha ... A: Raul It would be a shame to lose the South Chinese tiger, a unique and it seems, especially ancient ... | |
| Tiger and lion anatomy. | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: tigers resemble what other big cat in build the most? is it the lion? can you ascertain this with ... A: Mikaail All Panthera cats are built in a similar way, and the minimal differences are the ones that ... | |
| Average bengal tiger | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: and thanks for your last answer. So at the end there is not a 100% sure measurements for the Sauraha ... A: Raul What do I think of that... well, I think sometimes people takes the tiger size thing too ... | |
| A more than 850 pounds siberian tiger | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: http://www.rd.com/stories/drama/slideshow-wild-animal-sanctuary-slide-5/article.html A: That tiger is morbidly obese and I'm deeply saddened to see how these animals can be harmed by ... | |
| A more than 850 pounds tiger | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: A more than 850 pounds of tiger Hello, experts! I am a animal lovers from China, I see a nearly 900 ... A: Tiger Fans If those tigers you mention are obese, that is certainly not a good thing for them. ... | |
| I have an interesting question | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: Imagine if there is a 1000 metres race. The following animals will compete in the race 1,siberian ... A: Karry This is 80% wild speculation, but let's see: on a 400 meter race I would say the cheetah ... | |
| I have an interesting question | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: Imagine if there is a 1000 metres race. The following animals will compete in the race 1,siberian ... A: Karry It is really an interesting question! However, 1000 metres might be too much for any of them! ... | |
| Sauraha tiger size | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a new question for you. I was study the tiger for nearly five years, but just recently I ... A: Raul Since the Sauraha tiger is now dead, and he was never measured directly, I donīt think anyone ... | |
| hi | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: How many stripes do a tiger have? are tigers the only cats that use infrasound? do tigers have good ... A: Sachin A tiger's stripes are like our fingerprints. They are unique to each individual. This means ... | |
| how statistics used in counting the tigers | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: sir,how we perform survey to counting tigers .How should we collect the data and how we interpret ... A: rsreenivasulu It is extremely difficult to count wild tigers, since these are elusive, dangerous ... | |
| Margays | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm currently living in the U.S. I want to know where I can get a Margay? I will be moving to ... A: Allyssa Buying a margay is supporting the traffic of wild animals, which is not only illegal but ... | |
| 2 tigers supposed to be killed in 200 | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: Could you provide a reference (besides lairweb) which proves the 2 (adult male) tigers killed by a ... A: Alexe I canīt provide you with direct references since I had nothing to do with the study that ... | |
| white bengal tigers | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: howm much do white bengal tigers need to eat per day? do they eat three times a day like we do? A: Mariah An adult Bengal tiger needs about 8 or 9 kilograms of meat each day to survive. However, in ... | |
| Tigers population | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: 1. When could you say the that 290-306 kg siberian tigers were common? I am not really sure was it ... A: 1- I never saw the documentary, but to my knowledge. Madla is alive and well. Panna has the ... | |
| Tigers population | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: 1. When could you say the that 290-306 kg siberian tigers were common? I am not really sure was it ... A: Tiger 1- There are still large Siberian tigers. However, it is indeed likely that they were much ... | |
| some questions on tigers! | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: 1,What are the main differences between siberian tigers and sumatran tigers? 2, can sumatran and ... A: Sam 1- Mainly, size and external appearance; Sumatran tigers are about the size of jaguars and have ... | |
| some questions on tigers | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me how thick is the skin of tiger? plus how thich is their fur? 2, Why only lions ... A: Sam Yes, tigers are somewhat more agile when it comes to leaping and the like, but lions might be ... | |
| some questions on tigers | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me how thick is the skin of tiger? plus how thich is their fur? 2, Why only lions ... A: Sam 1- A tiger's fur is about 7-20 mm on the back, and up to 35 mm in the belly. Tigers have lose ... | |
| Tigers | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: 1. I have a question about tigers body. All humans have different bodies. For example a human who ... A: Tiger Lover Let's see... 1- Is the tiger's body the ultimate body for the animals? No. Why? ... | |
| tigers diet | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: Is it true that siberian tigers feed on grass and berries during summer? I heard that the tiger's ... A: Karry Siberian tigers could feed on grass and berries when prey is scarce, but this is very rare. ... | |
| humans becoming food | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: would a tiger eat me if it could and I was doing nothing to harm it. Please answer my qwestion I ... A: Mike Yes. A hungry tiger will attack anything it sees as suitable prey, regardless of species. ... | |
| lion and tiger comparison | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: i think i asked this question before, but are tigers truely bigger? no offense, but i have to say i ... A: Jimmy I must say I'm surprised at your persistence, but, and I donīt mean to be disrespectful ... | |
| lion and tiger comparison | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: i think i asked this question before, but are tigers truely bigger? no offense, but i have to say i ... A: Jimmy Yes, it is a fact. Obviously, there are some lions that are larger than some tigers, but as I ... | |
| lion and tiger comparison | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: i think i asked this question before, but are tigers truely bigger? no offense, but i have to say i ... A: Jimmy Im sorry but the fact remains that Bengal and Siberian tigers ARE larger than lions on ... | |
| some tough tiger fights | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: a first timer here....i love tigers...but that is not to say i don't love other big cats.ilove all ... A: Vaisakh I'm afaid I usually donīt take interspecies conlfict questions. However, since you are a ... | |
| Communication with cats (large and small) | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I've quite accidentally noticed that much communication comes from my cat via the eyes, how they ... A: Robert Surely, a 13 year old cat has had plenty of time to learn that you would never do any harm ... | |
| Tigers Nightvision | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: 1. One thing that always fascinated my about tigers is their nightvison. I know that they see six ... A: Tiger Lover 1- As long as you can see something in the dark, you can be sure that the tiger can see ... | |
| Communication with cats (large and small) | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I've quite accidentally noticed that much communication comes from my cat via the eyes, how they ... A: Robert Indeed, cats do communicate with other animals, specially other cats and of course humans, ... | |
| tiger lion comparison | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: Is it true that lions are more muscular than tigers? Is it true that tigers have longer spines than ... A: Harry 1- No, it is not true. On average, tigers are bigger and more muscular than lions. That can ... | |
| Very Big Tigers | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: 1. Which place should you go if you want to see a giant 270 kg Bengal Tiger. I know its very rare, ... A: Tiger Lover Well, you can consult with the park rangers of the place you plan to visit. If you want ... | |
| tiger behaviour | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: What is a captive tigers normal behaviour A: Emma That would depend on the conditions in which the tiger is kept. If the tiger is locked inside ... | |
| Very Big Tigers | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: 1. Which place should you go if you want to see a giant 270 kg Bengal Tiger. I know its very rare, ... A: Tiger Lover Huge tigers can show up in any place where tigers live; however, if you want to be sure ... | |
| hi | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: which animal can climb the fastest:leopard or monkey? which animal is better at climbing:leopard or ... A: Jay The leopard's climbing abilities are impressive, specially if we consider its large size. ... | |
| Tigers | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: 1. I know that tigers are built to kill. They are deadly ambush killers, but are they built for ... A: Tiger Lover Well of course they are! If tigers werenīt built to fight they wouldn't fight and kill ... | |
| hi | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: who is more agile:chimp or lion? detailed answer please thank you A: Jay Well, that's a tricky question because chimpanzees and lions are built in a different way, and ... | |
| Cats sleep | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: 1. I always wondered this is maybe a stupid question, but do you know why cats sleep so much? ... A: Tiger Lover! You're welcome, Im glad to be of some help. 1- The best stamina? That's a though one ... | |
| Cats sleep | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: 1. I always wondered this is maybe a stupid question, but do you know why cats sleep so much? A: Tiger Lover Not a stupid question at all! Cats sleep so much because they need to save as much ... | |
| Tigers Skull | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: 1. Do full grown males tigers kills stripped hyenas instinctly in kahna park, like lions do ... A: Tiger Lover! 1- Well, that sounds reasonable to me. As a matter of fact, many tiger experts ... | |
| Tigers Skull | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: 1. Do full grown males tigers kills stripped hyenas instinctly in kahna park, like lions do ... A: Tiger Lover 1- An adult tiger will kill and eat any kind of animal it can subdue (almost ... | |
| tigers roar | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: Is is true that tigers roar can make you unconscious because it contains infrsounds? Is it true that ... A: Karry It is unlikely that a tiger's roar will make you unconscious, unless of course you faint out ... | |
| Tigers Roar | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: Hi Malcolm 1. I am very interested about the Kahn National park. Isnt one of the most protected ... A: Tiger Lover 1- I think the park that might have the best chance to increase the Bengal tiger ... | |
| Tigers Roar | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: Hi Malcolm 1. I am very interested about the Kahn National park. Isnt one of the most protected ... A: Tiger Lover 1- Kahna is indeed a very important tiger sanctuary, but I donīt know if its tigers are ... | |
| Tiger | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I have looked about ten sites on the net about tigers average length. And all about them says that ... A: Akilles 1- Well, I've answered the question about the tiger's average length many times now. You ... | |
| white lions | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: wood the white lions fair better in a snowy enviroment there white coats would be brilliant ... A: Shane It is likely that the northermost populations of Panthera atrox (not Felis!) had long, thick ... | |
| Recent Events | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: Why do you think the tiger reacted like it did in the San Francisco zoo? Do you think the kids ... A: Ret I believe that in a fair world, tigers and other wild animals wouldnīt be killed if they ... | |
| Tigers | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: 1. Is siberian tigers claws longer then bengals. What is the average length of siberian tigers ... A: Tiger Lover! 1- I've answered the claw length question many times now; please check past answers ;) ... | |
| white lions | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: wood the white lions fair better in a snowy enviroment there white coats would be brilliant ... A: Shane White lions would certainly be very well camouflaged (and very dangerous!) in snowy ... | |
| Big Tigers | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: 1.The tiger is a solitary animal but do they ever have social contact like the lions have? 2. I ... A: Tiger Lover 1. Tigers do have social contact; being solitary doesnīt necessarily mean to be ... | |
| Lion maybe faster than tigers? | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: Are lions faster and more agile than tigers? Thanks. ANSWER: Hi, Mikaail Lions are not as agile ... A: Mikaail Tigers are known to have more flexible bodies, and to have stronger leg muscles than lions, ... | |
| big cats | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: What is the average weight of indian leopard? Do tigers prey on leopards? What are the main ... A: Karry! Im glad it was useful. On average, yes, the claws of a Siberian tiger would be longer than ... | |
| Lion maybe faster than tigers? | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: Are lions faster and more agile than tigers? Thanks. A: Mikaail Lions are not as agile as tigers, but might be faster as runners. This is not really known ... | |
| big cats | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: What is the average weight of indian leopard? Do tigers prey on leopards? What are the main ... A: Karry Indian Leopards weigh about 60 kgs in average. There might be large males up to 90 kgs but ... | |
| Lion v Tiger | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: Hey there iv always wanted to know which beast would win in a fight between a lion and a tiger.I ... A: Conor We experts arenīt given your e-mail adresses, so I'll have to answer your question here. ;) ... | |
| Lions size | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: First I want to say thanks for the answers. My question is what is the largest lion (size and ... A: Raul The largest wild tigers recorded were somewhat over 270 kgs. The average would be about ... | |
| Tiger Conflicts | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to ask you something we have discussed in my college class. Our topic was about ... A: Tiger Lover and class. Well, let me put it this way; a tiger has the strenght of 12, maybe 15 ... | |
| Tigers | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: 1. Do you think a 270 kg siberian tiger has the potential of killing a 3000 kg indian rhino? 2. I ... A: Akilles 1. Yes it has, and sometimes tigers do kill adult rhinos. However, the Indian rhino is a ... | |
| Grizzly and Tiger interaction | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: Hey, I asked the other expert this question but I didn't get a reply within 3 days( I think. ). I ... A: Mikaail Sure, I can tell you what is known. Tigers and bears usually avoid each other; they just ... | |
| Grizzly and Tiger interaction | 1/13/2008 |
| Q: Hey, I asked the other expert this question but I didn't get a reply within 3 days( I think. ). I ... A: Mikaail Well, I donīt think any statistics have been published about that kind of interaction; see, ... | |
| Male lions are not lazy | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: do you agree with this: Male lions are not lazy and live a life of hardship. Thanks. ANSWER: Hi, ... A: Mikaail It depends on many things. For example, if those two or three nomads are too young or ... | |
| Male lions are not lazy | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: do you agree with this: Male lions are not lazy and live a life of hardship. Thanks. A: Mikaail I agree; lions are not lazy; they will always prefer to steal some other predator's food, ... | |
| lions and tigers | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: people say that aggression in cats is individual specific. is that true? i have come up with the ... A: Damon My experience has thaught me that there are some very aggressive lions, some very agressive ... | |
| lions and tigers | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: is it true that tigers are bigger than lions? because i don`t think so. first off,i`ve never seen ... A: Damon I've already received this kind of message from questioners, including one or two simple ... | |
| Tigers future | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: 1. Does tigers tail vary alot of the tigers sizes? I take an example. If a tiger is 2.8 meters and ... A: Tiger Lover 1. Well, it can be put as simply as this; the larger the tiger, the longer the tail. A ... | |
| answer | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: Me and my friends at a animal forum asked an interesting question that we hope you might be able to ... A: Frank I usually donīt answer interspecies conflict questions, and let it be clear that Im ... | |
| Tigers Average | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: Can you please tell me the average length of the adult males Siberian Tigers and Bengals Tigers. Do ... A: Akilles I've got the same question many times in a row. If you check past answers, you will find ... | |
| Lion and tigers. | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: Hey, Do you agree that tigers and lions are anatomically almost the same cat? Despite a few ... A: Mikaail Yes, lions and tigers are anatomically almost the same. Genetically, however, lions are ... | |
| Tigers length and protection! | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I have just two more questions. 1. I know that Bengal Tigers gets 3.10 metres or 10 feet 2 ... A: Tiger Lover! Im glad I was of some help, and happy new year to you too! 1- The common lenght for ... | |
| leopards | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: one thing that is said about the leopard the most is that they are prudent and reluctant. I consider ... A: Sam Behavior of Sri Lankan leopards has not been studied as well as we would like. They are the top ... | |
| big cats | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: 1,What are the differences between the bodies of tiger and lion? 2, Who have longer claws tiger or ... A: Keanu 1- The differences between the bodies of tigers and lions? Well, to start with, tigers are ... | |
| Size of Sundarbans tigers | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: What is the largest Sundarbans tiger on record and what is the real average size of this variety? ... A: Raul The Sundarbans tiger is actually a population of the Bengal tiger, and to my knowledge, it is ... | |
| cheetah | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: Malcolm nice to meet you I have a book in which there is a photo that shows a cheetah runs behind a ... A: Tommaso A cheetah can kill and adult zebra but will almost never try to do so. Zebras are very ... | |
| Tigers weight | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I need help with one question though I ve been a tiger lover for years I read and study alot about ... A: Tiger Lover I'm flattered! Im glad you have found my answers helpful. I've given the answers ... | |
| lineages | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Sullivan I recently asked another expert a question about the lines of which cats derived from, ... A: Darwin Well, the fossil history of the cat family is very fragmented and thus, we can only guess ... | |
| tigers.. | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: hey malcolm, i'm natalie and i'm also a huge tiger fan! i am only 17, but i have wanted and been ... A: Natalie Im so glad you decided against owning a wild animal. As I said in my past answer, it would ... | |
| Big Cats | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: You're so great, you've answered all my questions so far and here is my final one... I was ... A: Justin! I'm glad to be of some use. About your question, we must keep in mind that big cats vary ... | |
| Leopard | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: again Thanks for your last answer, would you happen to know how much the Giraffe weighed ? Or do ... A: Frank Giraffes weigh about 55 kgs when they are born. That's as big as an average leopard. Now, if ... | |
| The Big Cats | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: you've given me great advice before and I'm back for more. I've been comparing the big cats to each ... A: Justin Tiger- 56 kms p/h. It has been clocked at greater speeds, even 80 kms p/h but this is ... | |
| The Jaguar and Cougar | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I'd like to know first of all how fast a jaguar can run? I'd also like to ask what the average ... A: Justin Jaguars have been clocked at 70 ks p/h, but only in very short bursts. They are not natural ... | |
| tigers | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: do siberian tigers live in dens? What type of climate is there in the siberian tigers range? Is ... A: Suyash Siberian tiger do take shelter in dens such as caves or large burrows under logs and rocks ... | |
| tigers | 12/8/2007 |
| Q: are tigers reluctant to fight? will the mane of a lion scare away the tiger? is there any incidence ... A: Suyash I still believe this is a repeated question, but yes, the mane would be an important ... | |
| Sabretooth | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: malcolm could smilodon roar ? if it could could it roar louder then a lion? what do you think ... A: Mark Smilodon was indeed able to roar, but it is unknown how loud its roar was. Being an enormous ... | |
| tigers | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: are tigers reluctant to fight? will the mane of a lion scare away the tiger? is there any incidence ... A: Suyash Are you asking if two tigers can beat one single lion? Theoretically, they can, but tigers ... | |
| white tigers | 12/6/2007 |
| Q: What is the behavior of the white tigers?What is their habitat and which climate they prefer?how can ... A: Ana White tigers are no longer found in the wild; they are not a separate species or even ... | |
| tigers | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: are tigers reluctant to fight? will the mane of a lion scare away the tiger? is there any incidence ... A: Suyash All wild animals are reluctant to fight; they will do their best to avoid a dangerous ... | |
| experts of Interspecies-conflict | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: But i do not know how to report them, can you teach me how? ---Raphael Heng ANSWER: Fady from ... A: Your welcome. I know you werenīt trying to harm anyone, and neither was I. So, let's just mind our ... | |
| cougar, and tiger | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: i ment out of the big cats where would the cougar rank relatively in strength out of a lion tiger ... A: Diego Im so sorry, I completely missed that part. I had too many things going on in my head ;) ... | |
| tigers | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: Which is the closest relative of smilodon alive now? 2.american lion were really a subspecies of ... A: Suyash Smilodon has no living close relatives; sabertooth cats were a different branch of felines ... | |
| Bengal tigers | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: what is the advantage that Bengal tigers are at the top of the food chain and why should we help ... A: Sayma The advantage of being a top predator is that you can feed on basically any other animal that ... | |
| experts of Interspecies-conflict | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: But i do not know how to report them, can you teach me how? ---Raphael Heng A: Fady from Interspecies Conflict just wrote to me; he said that someone asked him to leave. Just like ... | |
| Sundarbans Tiger and speed of tigers | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: i am the other expert at the tiger section, Raphael. I've seen some of your past answers and i ... A: Well... we might try and write AllExperts, but then again, Dewey did the same and it seems that they ... | |
| Sundarbans Tiger and speed of tigers | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: i am the other expert at the tiger section, Raphael. I've seen some of your past answers and i ... A: Raphael No need to apologize for your English, the truth is I am not a native English speaker ... | |
| big cats | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: I have some question on big cats 1.what was the average size of caspian tiger? 2. what was the range ... A: Suyash 1- Caspian tigers are considered to be the third largest subspecies; they were up to 240 kgs ... | |
| Lions less good at hunting than tigers? | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: How come it takes a minimum of two lions to subdue a water buffalo when tigresses have been known to ... A: It IS evolution, indeed. I always said that evolution is a curious thing; it is a process that aims ... | |
| Lions less good at hunting than tigers? | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: How come it takes a minimum of two lions to subdue a water buffalo when tigresses have been known to ... A: Mikaail Well, lions are certainly more dependant on pridemates in many ways, and they will have ... | |
| Lions less good at hunting than tigers? | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: How come it takes a minimum of two lions to subdue a water buffalo when tigresses have been known to ... A: Mikaail First of all, let me debunk a widely spread myth; the large, dangerous bovid African lions ... | |
| big cats | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I read somewhere that sundarban tigers are smaller than those who are living in other parts of ... A: Suyash To my knowledge, the tigers in the Sunderbans are normal sized, and they most likely can ... | |
| Tigers | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: I read in one of your past answers that you think its dangerous for people to own Tigers. Well Mike ... A: Carl I knew I had heard that name somewhere, pardon my awful ignorance. Anyway, you canīt compare ... | |
| Hi | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: Malcolm B. Sullivan I live in Mexico and we don't normally get oppertunities to ask true experts ... A: Hola, Ronaldo Como puedes ver, no hay ningun problema si me escribes en espaņol; lo entiendo todo ... | |
| Tigers | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: I read in one of your past answers that you think its dangerous for people to own Tigers. Well Mike ... A: Carl Because of one curious little thing that some people seem to have in greater amounts than ... | |
| Speed | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: Raphael said a lion or tiger has never been clocked at 50 mph is this true ? ANSWER: Hi, Louise ... A: Louise Well, I'm afraid I'm not sure. See, I'm not originally from an English speaking country so I ... | |
| paw swipe | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: Malcolm Any idea how fast any of the cats in the genus "panthera" can swipe at with there paw. ... A: Vince I don't think anyone has ever measured a jaguar's swipe speed; that expert's answer sounds ... | |
| paw swipe | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: Malcolm Any idea how fast any of the cats in the genus "panthera" can swipe at with there paw. ... A: Vince I've never tried to measure the speed of a Panthera's paw swipe, but Im sure they need only ... | |
| Quiz answer | 11/25/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Sullivan I am testing the knowledge of experts in there categories and I was wondering if you ... A: Louise I'm guessing that your testing may upset some experts. Not me, fortunately ;) I got a score ... | |
| Average weights | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: again Malcolm These are some weights I picked up from another experts answer in an anonymous ... A: Darwin They are ok, although I must say that the size of Barbary lions has been greatly ... | |
| Lion vs tiger expert analysis | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: Nalco It seems that Fady and a new expert in the "interspecies conflict" section give the advantage ... A: Deigo (or is it Diego?) You think lions are ugly? I should invite you over to see them closely and ... | |
| Hi | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: Sullivan Is it true that from 1932 to 1947 a pride of 15 lions had killed over 1,000 people ? How ... A: Victor It is true! That particular pride of lions was unusual because it seems that ALL of its ... | |
| Gorillas and Lions | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: Does any subspecies of gorilla live near lions? If so are there any documented cases of conflicts ... A: None There are some national parks that are home to both gorillas and lions (Virunga national park, ... | |
| Hey | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: Hey, Malcom! Are Lions heads really bigger than Tigers or is this just the illusion that is given ... A: Simba On average, a lion's head is less massive than a tiger's. However, the lion's muzzle is ... | |
| Hey | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: Hey, Mr. Sullivan DNA test prove that there are pure Barbary Lions living in zoo's my question to ... A: Mike Not yet; the results of various DNA testings have been inconclusive at best. Besides, it is ... | |
| hi | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: Malcom What has more testosterone a Lion or a Zambezi Bull shark ? Thanks A: None I'm afraid I'm not aware of the testosterone levels on bull sharks (Carcharinus leucas). ... | |
| Owning Tigers | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: I know someone had asked about owning a tiger as a house pet, but I like to ask specific questions ... A: Alisa A tiger would be a dream pet for many of us, but as a tiger expert and conservationist I ... | |
| Hey | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: any idea what the third fastest cat is ? thanks a bunch A: Keksas Perhaps the lion; it was been known to run at 80 kms p/h. Then again, the same has been said ... | |
| big cats | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: how strong is a cougar? Which is stronger cougar or leopard? I've heard that jaguar kill its prey by ... A: Suyash Cougars are strong enough to attack, subdue and kill prey much larger than themselves; they ... | |
| me again | 11/16/2007 |
| Q: again Malcolm, what I mean by overexaggeration is that tigers limp and moan alot making the injury ... A: Martin Of course, it would depend on each lion whether it would take the risk of attacking a group ... | |
| hi | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: can you you tell me what the speed of a leopard and a lynx is? what is faster a leopard or a jaguar ... A: Robert A leopard can run at a speed of over 65 kms p/h. A lynx is much slower, although it can ... | |
| Hi | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: Malcolm Is it true that tigers aren't that brave and don't tolerate pain well as I have heard in a ... A: Martin It is impossible to know how much pain an animal is feeling and therefore, it is wrong to ... | |
| Hi | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: Malcom If a clouded leopard (neofelis nebulosa) was the same size as the jaguar (panthera onca) ... A: Malcom Actually, there is a LOT of difference. See, the clouded leopard is made to be agile. It is ... | |
| Hi | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: Malcom If a clouded leopard (neofelis nebulosa) was the same size as the jaguar (panthera onca) ... A: Malcom (that's funny... just like my name, but without the last "l") I seriously doubt it. Jaguars ... | |
| Groups of Tigers | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: Somewhere I read about groups of tigers, called either bands or streaks, I can't remember. Can you ... A: None Actually, the words "band" and "streak" are no longer used to talk about tigers. It is more ... | |
| hi | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: is the strength of a housecat the same as that of a cougar of similar size ? A: Arnold Whoa, that's very difficult to know, but I would say it would depend on what kind of ... | |
| Cheetah Hybrids? | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: Can Cheetahs hybridize? I've heard of many Big cat hybrids. Never heard of a Cheetah hybrid, though. ... A: Mikaail The ancestors of cheetahs were most likely cougar-like cats, and it is possible that they ... | |
| Bengal tiger, barbary lion | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: Mr. Sullivan What is the average weight of a Bengal tiger ? What is the average weight of a ... A: Dee Bengal tiger: Males are about 225 kgs on average, while females are about 140 kgs. Of course, ... | |
| Cheetah Hybrids? | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: Can Cheetahs hybridize? I've heard of many Big cat hybrids. Never heard of a Cheetah hybrid, though. A: Mikaail Cheetahs are quite different from most other cats nowadays. I seriously doubt they can ... | |
| Jaguars | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: i'm doing a small project on how jaguars developed different coat colours. Since there isnt much of ... A: Ed I'm afraid it wouldnīt be correct to include fossil cats such as Pseudaelurus or Proailurus as ... | |
| hi | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: what is larger a cougar or a leopard? what is stronger a cougar or a leopard overall and relativly? A: Ronald Cougars and leopards are usually about the same size, but cougars are known to grow bigger ... | |
| Lions and favorite cats | 11/2/2007 |
| Q: Malcom Can you tell me how lions fight when they are in a conflict ? What is your faviort cat ? A: William Lions fight mainly by striking at their enemy with their paws. They will usually roar and ... | |
| white tigers | 10/31/2007 |
| Q: Do white tigers have to be bread with the same kind or can for example be lion + cheetah. I'm doing ... A: Kim White tigers can mate with normal colored tigers or with other white tigers whithout any ... | |
| Tigers and Bears | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: Do Amur tigers prey on or are capable of killing adult brown bears? Do these include males and do ... A: None Yes they are able, and yes that includes full grown males, but this is very rare. I canīt give ... | |
| Largest lions | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: Malcom What is the largest lion ever found in the wild ? What is the largest lion held in ... A: Simon 1- It is not true. Lions are taller, however, at the shoulders than tigers. 2- Smilodon was ... | |
| hi | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: Malcom Can you tell me how clouded leopards hunt there prey ? Thanks A: Larry Clouded leopards use their extraordinary skin as an invisibility cloak to hide in the ... | |
| predators of bengal tigers | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I know that bengals are at the top of the food chain but what animals would prey on the young or the ... A: apri The potential predators of young tigers (cubs) are leopards, dholes, hyenas, python snakes, ... | |
| Caspian tiger vs lion | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: Malcom What would win in a fight between a caspian tiger and an african lion ? A: Donovan Im afraid Caspian tigers are extinct. They were, however, not very different from Bengal ... | |
| Belly Folds | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: In Siberian Tigers what is the purpose of belly fold? If it were to take down its prey and the prey ... A: Hi Indeed, it is believed that the loose skin in the belly of tigers offers a certain degree of ... | |
| tiger vs. python | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: MALCOLM I WOULD JUST LIKE YOUR OPINION ON SOMETHING. I KNOW THAT THIS IS RAREI DO BELIEVE THAT A ... A: Al Im sorry to dissapoint you but pythons are not to be underestimated and they have been known to ... | |
| Sizes | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: What are the average sizes for each subspecies of tiger, as well as lions? Also out of these ... A: Bengal tiger- 200-240 kgs (males), 140-180 kgs (female) Indochinese tiger- 150-190 kgs (males), ... | |
| Sizes | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: What are the average sizes for each subspecies of tiger, as well as lions? Also out of these ... A: The mane would offer a certain protection but this wouldnīt be too important because tigers (and ... | |
| Sizes | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: What are the average sizes for each subspecies of tiger, as well as lions? Also out of these ... A: Wyatt I think I have already posted the average sizes of tiger subspecies, please check past ... | |
| white tiger niche | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: what is the niche of a white bengal tiger? A: John White tigers do not have a natural niche. This is because white tigers no longer exist in the ... | |
| hi! | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: malcolm,heres my question,did lions and tigers coexist?which is the largest species of big cat in ... A: Shree Lions and tigers probably did coexist in Asia in prehistoric times but there was probably not ... | |
| largecats | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: Can you have a tiger for a house pet A: Cynthia In some places you will need a special permission, while in others it is completely ... | |
| Tiger Cubs Showing Affection | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: Malcolm, I recently learned that tiger cubs show affection by snorting or sharply exhaling at each ... A: Joey The sound tigers make when greeting a friend or a relative (which sounds pretty much what you ... | |
| hi! | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: malcolm,question is,why jaguars dont hav an instinctive fear of snakes? A: Shree As all cats, jaguars are cautious when around snakes. It is true that they are more adept as ... | |
| margays | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: Are Margays legal pets in wisconsin? A: Andrew I know nothing about the laws of Wisconsin on wild animals. I seriously doubt they are ... | |
| 3 tiger subspecies | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: it is me again. Anyways, i am not here to ask you a question but to let you read an article i found ... A: Raphael Nothing new; the debate over the number of subspecies within Panthera tigris is quite old, ... | |
| hi! | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: malcolm,a question,u said a report of a tiger dragging a cow and leaping over a wall of ht 10 ... A: Shree It was a Bengal tiger, but unfortunately I have no reports of its weight (it was a sighting, ... | |
| hi! | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: malcolm, a question,why do tigers hav instinctive fear of pythons?we humans sleep 8 hrs a day,but ... A: Shree Almost all land mammals have an instinctive fear of snakes because over the course of ... | |
| hi! | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: malcolm,a question,why do tigers and lions sleep up to 18hrs a day?how intelligent r tigers?why r ... A: Shree Tigers and lions sleep that much because they need to save as much energy as they can. By ... | |
| lion vs jaguar | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: i think people underestimate lions jaguars are strong but lions are king of jungle have experience ... A: Since this has to do with Interspecies conflict, I have asked a fellow expert specialized on that to ... | |
| hi! | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: which is bigger?asiatic lion or african lion?what is the average weight of asiatic lion and african ... A: Shree The Asiatic lion is smaller than the large African lions. An average, an African lion would ... | |
| hi! | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: how many hours do cheetahs sleep? how many hours do leopards and jaguars sleep? which big cat has ... A: Shree Jaguars and leopards sleep about 12 hours per day, although this can vary. I have no ... | |
| big cats | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: which is the strongest of the big cats ? A: Kenny Because of its huge size, the tiger (Panthera tigris) is the strongest big cat. However, ... | |
| largest prey | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering what is the largest animal(out of all the mammals) that a big male siberian tiger ... A: Eddy This is very difficult to answer, because only 20 per cent of the entire Amur tiger population ... | |
| siberian tiger fights? | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: How often dose a siberian tiger fight over territory,food,mate ect? Also, how feirce are these ... A: Eddy Well... Siberian tigers are so scarce today that they can move in enormous territories ... | |
| largest prey | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering what is the largest animal(out of all the mammals) that a big male siberian tiger ... A: Eddy You mean, all mammals and not only those who actually coexist with Siberian tigers? I would ... | |
| a quote from dale miquelle | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: I have this quote from dale miquelle, it states that the siberian tiger has the largest collar bone ... A: Eddy It is obvious that the Siberian tiger, being the largest cat, has the strongest forequarters. ... | |
| tiger aggresion | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: tiger the ultimate guide. this time i have a question on something that intrests me the most about ... A: Fady Well, tigers and other big cats have very subtle ways to communicate what they are thinking or ... | |
| South China Tigers Genes | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: i am here to ask you about South China tigers again. I have found an article on John Varty(the ... A: Raphael I'm surprised that I never found out about that discovery. But I would advise caution; ... | |
| tiger maulings | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: i know tigers are actually not as ruthless killers as most media suggests, but have tigers ever been ... A: James I must admit your question surprises me. Tigers DO attack people; among cats, only leopards ... | |
| tigers | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: hi allan here can u tell me can a tiger beat an anaconda if it had to survive from hunger? A: Allan Jaguars do hunt and eat anacondas once in a while. Im pretty sure tigers would be able to do ... | |
| barbary lion | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: I have read that it is but these pictures seem to look like them ... A: Fady The Barbary lion is extinct in the wild since 1922. It was believed to be completely extinct, ... | |
| lion sexual life | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: how many time a loin can have sex in his life? A: Farukh Well, lions have not a mating season, and thus, estimating how many times they mate in their ... | |
| tiger info | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: lately i have been studying tigers and I was wondering if there was truly a tiger that weighed over ... A: Fady I have no reports of 900 pound tigers, but some people has said they actually do reach those ... | |
| Tiger Gender | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: Hey Mr Malcom, it's me again. Here are some better quality pictures of the tiger in the fight, after ... A: Raphael Now, that's a lot better. Obviously it is a male, and obviously, people promoting the video ... | |
| Tiger | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: Whether tigers eat mens or not? If a tiger see a men from distance what it would do? it try to ... A: Shiva Tigers do eat humans sometimes. They are large predators, and as such, they see almost any ... | |
| Stripe pattern and Behaviour | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: Mr Malcom, sorry to trouble you again, i know you hate stage fights. I think you have watched the ... A: Raphael I'm almost sure it was a female, and I do remember hearing that the movie featured a ... | |
| Stripe pattern and Behaviour | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: Mr Malcom, sorry to trouble you again, i know you hate stage fights. I think you have watched the ... A: Raphael That's actually not a staged fight, but part of an old movie. The animals used are the ... | |
| follow up | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: This is the same case with polar bears as they where all once grizzly bears but the artic gave them ... A: Fady Im afraid that is not true! I canīt believe there is people giving that kind of information... ... | |
| follow up | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if the white -tiger gene comes from the old tigers of the ice age I know this is ... A: Fady Im glad you found my answer useful. It is believed that all living white tigers are ... | |
| rarest cat | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: thank you for your time A: Fady If we are talking about species, the rarest cat in the world is the Iberian Lynx (Lynx ... | |
| South China Tigers | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: Malcolm. I have a question for you. Not to sound persimmistic but it is known fact that south china ... A: Raphael Mating South Chinese tigers with Indochinese tigers would obviously improve the genetic ... | |
| speed | 7/7/2007 |
| Q: hey its me again. This time I was wondering if it is true that lions and tigers have been measured ... A: Fady Yes, speeds of up to 50 mph have been recorded for both tiger and lion. However, they can only ... | |
| South China Tigers | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: Malcolm. I have a question for you. Not to sound persimmistic but it is known fact that south china ... A: Raphael China is indeed a big country, and a few centuries ago it was filled with tigers (according ... | |
| South China Tigers | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: Malcolm. I have a question for you. Not to sound persimmistic but it is known fact that south china ... A: Raphael Im afraid the South China tiger is practically extinct in the wild and if not, it probably ... | |
| tiger and lion myths or facts | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: I have heard that the lions hindquarters are stronger than of any cats including the tiger is this ... A: Fady Actually, the most extended myth states that the tiger has the most powerful hindquarters, ... | |
| Tigers in Africa | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: If we leave tigers in Africa Can they live there? Can they easily hunt there? Can they defend ... A: Zaigham I think there would obviously be some competition, but the tiger would dominate over most ... | |
| BODY SIZE TIGER | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: In these days I have maintained contact with Linda Kerley, Melvin Sunquist, Michael Hotte and Miguel ... A: Im afraid your message is a little bit confusing. However, I think I get the point of what you're ... | |
| Tigers in Africa | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: If we leave tigers in Africa Can they live there? Can they easily hunt there? Can they defend ... A: Zaigham As long as there is enough water, large prey and vegetation to hide, tigers can most likely ... | |
| roar of big cats | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: which big cat has the strongest and the loudest roar? And which has the most less strong or loud ... A: Suyash The loudest roar belongs to the lion, followed closely by the tiger. I think the weakest ... | |
| tiger questions | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering just how agile the siberian tiger is? What is the maximum bite force of a siberian ... A: Eddy Siberian tigers are quite agile for their size, but still not as agile as leopards or cougars. ... | |
| tigers | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: how fast do they run A: Kristy Tigers have been reported to reach speeds of 50 miles per hour, that is, 80 kms p/h which ... | |
| tigers strength | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: i was wondering this time from what part of the world the strongest and most agressive tigers come ... A: Eddy The strongest tigers would probably be the largest Amur and Bengal tigers, because they are ... | |
| white tiger | 5/27/2007 |
| Q: how much does a white tiger weigh? A: Joseph White tigers are nothing more than leucistic Bengal tigers (leucism is a genetic mutation ... | |
| kill | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: sir,you said that there are reports of tigers in sunderbans jumping in to the water and stealing ... A: shree Tigers are best examples of apex predators because they can hunt and kill basically any other ... | |
| drag | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: can a tiger drag a 1ton waterbuffalo, or gaur? what is meant by resistance in case of tigers and ... A: Indeed, this report is true, but I donīt know what was the weight of either gaur or tiger. Reports ... | |
| kill | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: sir,you said that there are reports of tigers in sunderbans jumping in to the water and stealing ... A: I donīt know if those reports were refering to muggers or salties. As I've told you before, there ... | |
| man eaters | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: are the sunderbans tigers the only man eating tigers in the world? if so,why? i have heard that prey ... A: All tigers are potential man eaters. It is a myth that the Sunderbans is home to the last man eating ... | |
| drag | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: can a tiger drag a 1ton waterbuffalo, or gaur? what is meant by resistance in case of tigers and ... A: Shree can a tiger drag a 1ton waterbuffalo, or gaur? I guess a large male tiger could drag a 1 ton ... | |
| fear | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: are tigers afraid or intimidated of crocs? i am askin this question because i saw a video in which a ... A: Shree As I've told you before, tigers do respect crocs a lot, specially when they are in the water. ... | |
| kill | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: do saltwater crocs kill tigers?what is the bite pressure of a tiger? lifting strength of a tiger? ... A: I think I've already answered the saltwater croc-tiger question. The bite pressure of a tiger has ... | |
| Tigers and Crocodiles | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: What has more strength a 500 pound Tiger or a 16 foot Saltwater Crocodile weighing over 1500 pounds. ... A: Michael Lifting and pulling? I guess they are quite even then. Crocs have been known to drag prey ... | |
| roll | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: i have heard that crocs roll on land in order to escape from any animal, you have told that tigers ... A: Shree I've never heard of a croc escaping from a tiger by rolling, but I wouldnīt be surprised; ... | |
| Tigers and Crocodiles | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: What has more strength a 500 pound Tiger or a 16 foot Saltwater Crocodile weighing over 1500 pounds. A: Michael That's difficult to answer. What do you mean by strenght? Lifting capacity? Bite force? ... | |
| natural predators | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: you said that lions and jaguars are both toppredators in their natural environoments,but nile crocs ... A: shree Yes, Siberian brown bears do kill adult tigers sometimes, but this is very rare. (You may ... | |
| natural predators | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: you said that lions and jaguars are both toppredators in their natural environoments,but nile crocs ... A: Well, as I've told you before there have been reports of young tigers killed by crocodiles (muggers, ... | |
| mugger | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: do tigers kill adult muggers(crocodylus palustris) in the water? how much does a mugger weigh?if ... A: Shree Yes, tigers have been reported to kill Mugger crocodiles in the water, but this is a rare ... | |
| strength | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: what is the strength of a lion? a jaguar? a leopard? what is the intelligence of tigers? lions? ... A: what is the strength of a lion? a jaguar? a leopard? Good questions. I know for a fact that lions ... | |
| tig | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: how much does a trinil tiger weigh? do ypu mean that the tiger will kill any animal that is in ... A: Shree Unfortunately, saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) are endangered in the Sunderbans. ... | |
| tig | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: how much does a trinil tiger weigh? do ypu mean that the tiger will kill any animal that is in ... A: I donīt know how much a Trinil tiger weights, and I seriously doubt someone knows for certain; only ... | |
| tig | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: whats the best way to escape from a tiger?like lions, if a human stands in front of a tiger which ... A: Shree The best way to escape a tiger's attack would be staying away from tiger territory. If a ... | |
| bengal tiger | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: could you please tell me what the ecological niche of the bengal tiger is A: Tracey! The ecological niche of the Bengal tiger (and all tiger subspecies) is that of an apex ... | |
| white | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: is there any natural predator for white tiger? why is it very difficult to live for white tiger when ... A: There have indeed been some reports of tigers killing crocodiles in the water. However, this is ... | |
| white | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: is there any natural predator for white tiger? why is it very difficult to live for white tiger when ... A: Shree White tigers do not longer exist in the wild, and thus have no natural enemies. White tigers ... | |
| tiger | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: do tigers kill other animals(including humans and other predators/prey) only when it is hungry? ... A: Shree Indeed, tigers kill usually only when hungry, but sometimes there can be other reasons. A ... | |
| sunderbans | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: what are the top predators that co-exist with tigers (all subspecies)? are any of them a natural ... A: Shree The top predators that coexist with tigers are these: Brown Bear (Ursus arctos), Wolf (Canis ... | |
| lion | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: do nile crocodiles kill african land carnivores, such as leopards? do tigers kill 7+ meter long ... A: Nile crocodiles do kill large carnivores; not only leopards, but also even lions. Tigers can kill ... | |
| sunderbans | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: do tigers and pythons meet in the sunderbans? if so, what happens? what are the species of ... A: As I've already told you before, tigers and pythons will rather avoid each other. Indian pythons are ... | |
| fight | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: do tigers meet estuarine crocodile in sunderbans? if so what will happen? ANSWER: Hi, Shree Tigers ... A: A 7+ meter reticulated python has enough strenght to kill een an adult tiger by constriction. ... | |
| tigers | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: how many stripes do tigers have A: David This is a very good question but unfortunately, it has no answer; there are not two tigers ... | |
| fight | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: do tigers meet estuarine crocodile in sunderbans? if so what will happen? ANSWER: Hi, Shree Tigers ... A: Tigers do kill pythons sometimes, but usually they avoid any kind of confrontation with them. ... | |
| fight | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: do tigers meet estuarine crocodile in sunderbans? if so what will happen? ANSWER: Hi, Shree Tigers ... A: Indeed, all subspecies of tigers are top predators in their respective ecosystems. Adult tigers ... | |
| shilkhote alin | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: i was wondering if you knew how many tigers live in shilkhote alin? thanks eddy ANSWER: Hi, Eddy ... A: This is extremely difficult to answer; only 20% of all Amur tigers is found within the boundaries of ... | |
| shilkhote alin | 4/12/2007 |
| Q: i was wondering if you knew how many tigers live in shilkhote alin? thanks eddy A: Eddy The Sikhote Alin Biosphere Sanctuary currently has a population of about 20-25 tigers (there ... | |
| aggressive tigers | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: do you know if bengal tigers are more aggressive than amur tigers.and which one would win in a fight ... A: Eddy It is often said that Bengal tigers are more aggressive than Amur tigers, but this is a myth. ... | |
| Tigers | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: Hi Malcolm i have always been interested in working with tigers preferably with maternity and babies ... A: Brenna Im afraid such a career does not exist. If you want to work raising tiger cubs (what some ... | |
| tigers | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: I am doing a project for biology and wondered what the most recent status of tiger population is? ... A: Tigers are classified currently as Endangered. All subspecies are in danger of dissapearing in the ... | |
| nepal tigers | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: i was wondering if you knew anything about the size of bengal tigers in nepal? are they larger than ... A: Eddy Bengal tigers in Nepal can grow as big as Bengal tigers in any other country; it is true that ... | |
| ultimate tiger | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering which tiger is the ultimate tiger eg: more capable killer or more successful hunter ... A: Eddy It would be wrong to think that a tiger subspecies is better than another. The differences ... | |
| maneating amur tigers | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering how many people a year get attacked or killed by AMUR tigers in russia. and also ... A: Eddy Tiger attacks in Russia are VERY rare. A lot of people has said that this is due to Amur ... | |
| smarter animal | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: which animal is smarter, the tiger or the elephant A: Anna! It is extremely difficult to understand or measure animal intelligence. Recently, there have ... | |
| Tigers | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: If nothing is done to protect tigers how long do you think it will be before they are totally ... A: That's a very good question. Honestly, I think tigers wont go "totally" extinct because there are a ... | |
| tigr skulls | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: i was wondering what the differences are between thes skulls of bengal tigers and thee skulls of ... A: Eddy! Well, there are indeed differences between the skulls of tiger subspecies, but they are ... | |
| Tiger vs Lion | 3/6/2007 |
| Q: very interesting. I dont spose you could tell me how the fight between the Lion and Tigeress panned ... A: Hey again, Scott. The lion and the tigress knew each other for a long time, but did not live in ... | |
Malcolm B. Sullivan
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Anything about tigers and other large cats.
Experience
Work in zoos and I've read about cats my entire life (well, since I learned to read)
Education/Credentials
Im a highschool student, but I've worked with cats in zoos and studied about them for years.
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