Lion vs. Tiger — What's the Difference?

The social feline that lives in prides.

The biggest of the big cats, known for its strength.

A symbol of royalty and courage in various cultures.

A solitary hunter with a distinctive coat pattern.

The "King of the Jungle" in popular vernacular.

A symbol of beauty, ferocity, and power in many cultures.

The lion (Panthera leo) is a large felid of the genus Panthera native mainly to Africa. It has a muscular, deep-chested body, short, rounded head, round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail.

A large striped feline native to Asia.

A large carnivorous feline mammal (Panthera leo) of Africa and northwest India, having a short tawny coat, a tufted tail, and, in the male, a heavy mane around the neck and shoulders.

An endangered species with various subspecies.

A mountain lion.

The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest living cat species and a member of the genus Panthera. It is most recognisable for its dark vertical stripes on orange-brown fur with a lighter underside.

A very brave person.

A large carnivorous feline mammal (Panthera tigris) of Asia, having a tawny coat with transverse black stripes.

A person regarded as fierce or savage.

Any of various similar wild felines, such as the jaguar, mountain lion, or lynx.

A noted person; a celebrity

A person regarded as aggressive, audacious, or fierce.

Lion See Leo.

Panthera tigris, a large predatory mammal of the cat family, indigenous to Asia.

A big cat, Panthera leo, native to Africa, India and formerly much of Europe.

A male tiger; as opposed to a tigress.

(in particular) A male lion, as opposed to a lioness.

(heraldry) A representation of a large mythological cat, used on a coat of arms.

(by extension) Any of various extant and extinct big cats, especially the mountain lion.

A leopard.

A Chinese foo dog.

A relatively small country or group of countries with a fast-growing economy.

An individual who shows strength and courage, attributes associated with the lion.

(obsolete) A servant in livery, who rides with his master or mistress.

A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.

A person who is very athletic during sexual intercourse.

A light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion. en

(figurative) A ferocious, bloodthirsty and audacious person.

(historical) An old Scottish coin, with a lion on the obverse, worth 74 shillings.

A kind of growl or screech, after cheering.

Of the light brown color that resembles the fur of a lion.

A pneumatic box or pan used in refining sugar.

A large carnivorous feline mammal (Panthera leo, formerly Felis leo), found in Southern Asia and in most parts of Africa, distinct varieties occurring in the different countries. The adult male, in most varieties, has a thick mane of long shaggy hair that adds to his apparent size, which is less than that of the largest tigers. The length, however, is sometimes eleven feet to the base of the tail. The color is a tawny yellow or yellowish brown; the mane is darker, and the terminal tuft of the tail is black. In one variety, called the maneless lion, the male has only a slight mane.

A tiger moth in the family Arctiidae.

A sign and a constellation; Leo.

A tiger beetle.

An object of interest and curiosity, especially a person who is so regarded; as, he was quite a lion in London at that time.

Any of the three Australian species of black-and-yellow striped dragonflies of the genus Ictinogomphus.

Large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

A tiger butterfly in tribe Danaini, especially subtribe Danaina

A celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)

A final shouted phrase, accompanied by a jump or outstretched arms, at the end of a cheer.

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo

A very large and powerful carnivore (Felis tigris) native of Southern Asia and the East Indies. Its back and sides are tawny or rufous yellow, transversely striped with black, the tail is ringed with black, the throat and belly are nearly white. When full grown, it equals or exceeds the lion in size and strength. Called also royal tiger, and Bengal tiger.

The fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22

Fig.: A ferocious, bloodthirsty person.

A big cat known for its majestic mane (in males).

A servant in livery, who rides with his master or mistress.

A carnivore found mainly in the grasslands of Africa.

A kind of growl or screech, after cheering; as, three cheers and a tiger.

A pneumatic box or pan used in refining sugar.

A fierce or audacious person;

Large feline of forests in most of Asia having a tawny coat with black stripes; endangered

Manes signify maturity and provide protection during fights; they also can attract females.

No, each tiger has a unique stripe pattern, much like human fingerprints.

Tigers, particularly the Siberian tiger, are generally larger than lions.

Yes, they can produce hybrids like ligers and tigons, though these are rare and often occur in captivity.

This is a misnomer, as lions primarily live in grasslands and savannas, not jungles.

No, lions and tigers are different species within the big cat family.

Yes, tigers are strong swimmers and often seek out water.

There are six existing subspecies of tigers.

There are two main subspecies: the African lion and the Asiatic lion.

Both face threats, but tigers are more endangered with fewer numbers in the wild.

White lions are not a separate species but a rare color mutation, mostly seen in South African reserves.

It's believed to be related to their hunting techniques and evolutionary pressures.

Both can be aggressive, but it's hard to compare, as their behaviors vary based on various factors.

While not common, tigers can climb trees, especially when young or in pursuit of prey.