The animal world is very vast, diverse as well as a mysterious one. There are approximately 8.7 million different species of animals in this world, out of which only 1.2 million are known and identified by humans. Whereas we live in a civilized society of law and order, the animal world abides by one rule; survival of the fittest. Go further to compare Polar Bear vs African Lion.
Many at times, through channels like Animal Planet and National Geographic we have seen vivid visuals of the happenings of the wildlife though the raw reality of those sights if seen in person, is probably more than we can fathom. Nevertheless, it is impossible not to let our imaginations run freely, especially when it comes to animal fights.
Let us imagine one such scenario between, what may be the unlikeliest of combinations, but yet the mightiest of beasts in the animal world; the Polar Bear versus the African Lion. Who would win if these two carnivores came head to head?To get an answer to this question, we must analyze both of these animals first.
How does an African lion look like?
The African Lions are brownish-yellow coloured members of the cat family who as the name suggests are found mostly in sub-Saharan Africa.
What is length and weight of an African lion?
They have a length of about five to nine feet and weigh about three hundred to five hundred pounds, being the second-largest cat after the Siberian tiger. The most significant feature of the lion is their manes which serves as a protective covering to their neck during an attack from a rival.
How does an African lion hunt?
Justifying the title of being the ‘king’ of the food chain, these lions are apex or alpha predators characterised by their muscular bodies, strong fangs, sturdy necks, swift forelimbs and sharp claws. Lions usually hunt in groups, running in short bursts due to low stamina and then pouncing upon the prey and biting its throat.
What is length and weight of a Polar bear?
Coming to Polar Bears, they are hyper carnivorous white bears which are found in the Arctic Circle range. They have a length of about seven to ten feet and weigh about six hundred to one thousand and six hundred pounds.
What does a Polar bear eat?
Polar bears are the largest land carnivores and usually feed upon seals. The bodily characteristics of the Polar Bear are in such a way to accustom to their freezing living conditions.
Does Polar bear feel cold?
They are well insulated with 4 inches of blubber and have enormous feet which provide them propulsion while swimming through icy waters. The pads of their paws are bumpy, and their claws are rather short of providing them with a firm grip while walking across snow.
What makes Polar bear agile hunter?
Besides, the polar bear is very sensitive when it comes to smell, vision as well as hearing, which makes it an excellent hunter.
Polar Bear vs African Lion fight comparison- who will win?
Now to answer our question, of who would win if these two animals were to battle, one could say that the Polar Bear has the upper hand. In a short glance, we can see that the Polar Bear is much superior to the African Lion when it comes to the case of weight.
The Polar Bear can easily use its weight to crush the lion within no time. In addition, the Polar Bear has a much better visionary, auditory as well as olfactory senses than the African Lion.
Although one may say that the lion is much quicker in movement, it will have much difficulty in being able to strike the Polar Bear due to the bear’s thick protective covering. The African Lion cannot compete with the Polar Bear (known for swimming for days) when it comes to the case of stamina either.
In conclusion, we can say that if ever these two beasts were to engage in battle, the victory would be for the Polar Bear.