Panthera leo (Lion) and Panthera tigris (Tiger)
Lion
** The lion is one of the big cats in the genus Panthera and a member of the family Felidae. The commonly used term African lion collectively denotes the several subspecies in Africa. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Panthera leo
Conservation status: Vulnerable
Lifespan: 10 – 14 years (Adult, In the wild)
Trophic level: Carnivorous
Height: Male: 1.2 m (Adult, At Shoulder), Female: 1.1 m (Adult, At Shoulder)
Mass: Male: 190 kg (Adult), Female: 130 kg (Adult)
Tiger
** The tiger is the largest cat species, most recognisable for their pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur with a lighter underside. The species is classified in the genus Panthera with the lion, leopard, jaguar and snow leopard. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Panthera tigris
Higher classification: Roaring cats
Lifespan: 20 – 26 years (In captivity)
Conservation status: Endangered
Height: 70 – 120 cm (Adult, At Shoulder)
Speed: 49 – 65 km/h (Adult, In Short Bursts)
