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SubjectDate AskedExpert
Sundarbans Tiger and speed of tigers12/1/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 cats12/1/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
Big cats'speed vs others11/29/2007Raphael Heng
  Q: Raphael! Thanks for the complete answer Yes,I'd like to have complete debate Cats/bears,thank you! I ...
  A: Yes, i agree with you that bears cannot be just 5times stronger than a human. 1)The longest Tiger ...
Lions less good at hunting than tigers?11/29/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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?11/29/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
Cats vs bears and insistent guy's questions11/28/2007Raphael Heng
  Q: Raphael,you're great!You was clear and precise again. last month I've had a debate with Fady too,so ...
  A: 1)When you think of speed, you would probably think of Cheetahs, so it isn't weird why there are ...
Lions less good at hunting than tigers?11/28/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
cat's speed..ehm...other 10 questions....11/27/2007Raphael Heng
  Q: Raphael! thanks for all,you are always very very polite and clear again. I have again some ...
  A: 1)Both air resistance and Gravity is against the larger animal, not only that but as i said when two ...
big cats11/27/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
tigers11/27/2007Raphael Heng
  Q: I wanted your opinion on this, I think people have tried to minimize tiger in a tiger vs lion fight ...
  A: i think you accidentally click twice to send the follow-up and now i have 2 follow-ups to this ...
Tigers11/27/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
Hi11/27/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
again cat's speed...10 questions!!!...please answer me!!!pleaseee!!11/26/2007Raphael Heng
  Q: sorry if I re-write to you before you have answered to my second mail,but I thougth about your ...
  A: 1)I do not know much about the fibres, but i would like to tell you that speed doesn't neccessary ...
tigers11/26/2007Raphael Heng
  Q: I wanted your opinion on this, I think people have tried to minimize tiger in a tiger vs lion fight ...
  A: and thanks for raising your concerns with me. 1st)I agree with you, truth is that Lions do not have ...
cat's speed211/26/2007Raphael Heng
  Q: ok,that's all clear,thanks a lot. But you didn't answer me about top speed you think can reach the ...
  A: i thought you would calculate their speed yourself, but nevermind, i will help you out. The maximum ...
Tigers11/25/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
Speed11/25/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 swipe11/25/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 swipe11/25/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
cats' speed11/25/2007Raphael Heng
  Q: your mail was clear and very polite,thanks! In the first part I wanted to say if you can tell me top ...
  A: Oh, So what you meant by top speed was specifically the top speed/maximum velocity of the animal ...
Quiz answer11/25/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
cats' speed and leopard11/24/2007Raphael Heng
  Q: Raphael,nice to meet you I'd like to know something about big cats'speed: 1)what do you think could ...
  A: I think what you meant by "short burst" is the first few seconds when the feline start to sprint ...
Average weights11/24/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
Hi11/24/2007Raphael Heng
  Q: Raphael It's nice to meet you, I want to visit Singapore one day which is where you live!! What is ...
  A: If you are someone interested in Animals and wildlife, then perhaps Singapore isn't the place for ...
Lion vs tiger expert analysis11/24/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
Hi11/24/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 Lions11/23/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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, ...
Hey11/23/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
Hey11/23/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
hi11/21/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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). ...
felidae11/19/2007Raphael Heng
  Q: what type of animals can a clouded leopard prey upon, which is the largest animal it can bring down? ...
  A: I would say a Clouded leopard usually prey on small sized prey. Their diet include birds, monkeys, ...
Owning Tigers11/18/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
Hey11/18/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 cats11/17/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 again11/16/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
great cats11/14/2007Raphael Heng
  Q: Who would win in a fight between, snow leopard and north american cougar sumatran tiger and jaguar ...
  A: Although i don't support fights, but i assume your questions are hypotical so i will answer them. ...
hi11/13/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
Hi11/13/2007Malcolm B. Sullivan
  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 ...
big cats11/12/2007Raphael Heng
  Q: some questions, which cat has the loudest roar? which is stronger tiger or lion? which is the most ...
  A: Suyash. Sorry for the late reply because i am very busy recently. Anyways, HRR stands for Humerus ...
big cats11/12/2007Raphael Heng
  Q: some questions, which cat has the loudest roar? which is stronger tiger or lion? which is the most ...
  A: Regarding for your 2 questions, well, i have already answered them in the past, but since you ask, i ...

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Malcolm B. Sullivan

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Anything about tigers and other large cats.

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Work in zoos and I've read about cats my entire life (well, since I learned to read)

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Im a highschool student, but I've worked with cats in zoos and studied about them for years.

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