SIBERIAN TIGER vs BENGAL TIGER - The Honest Truth

Subscribe:    / creaturechallenge   Who would win in a fight between a Siberian tiger and a Bengal tiger? Who is stronger? Watch to the end to find out :) These two animals are both the apex predators of their environment. They are both tigers, of course, so they are very similar to one another in nature. However, they do have their differences that make us wonder, which predator is truly the king tiger? Siberian tiger: It's the king of the snow forests, the apex carnivore of its snowy environment, and it moves with the quiet, ruthless efficiency of a cold-blooded assassin. These cats are so tough, they’ve been known to merc entire wolf packs, drag full-grown deer through waist-deep snow like it’s shopping through a supermarket, and they even have a rep as bear killers (well, black bear killers, because thee whole siberian tiger vs brown bear and siberian tiger vs grizzly bear debate is heated and has an obvious winner). But before we go any further, let’s squash a myth that’s been floating around the internet like a plague. Despite what you’ve probably heard from people, the Siberian tiger is not the largest big cat — or even the largest tiger — according to recent scientific data. But what does a typical wild Siberian tiger actually look like? Well, mature males typically range from 353 to 418 pounds, with 1 study that measured 44 Siberian tigers showing that males averaged around 383 lbs. Ah, so perhaps not the fantasy tigers that are typed up, but still, now that we’ve cleared that up, let’s give credit where it’s due. Because even at realistic weight, Siberian tigers are absolute monsters. And they’ve got a few unique adaptations their Bengal cousins can’t match. For starters, Siberian tigers basically have nature’s version of a tactical winter coat. They’ve got thicker, fluffier fur and more fat insulation, particularly in their upper body regions, compared to their Bengal counterparts.. And yes, Siberian tigers do have a sort of mane, more so than the Bengal tiger. Now, it’s not quite lion-level, but it gives them this rugged, neck-thickened look, which could potentially help them against neck strikes. That added bulk isn’t just for looks. It could actually reduce the damage of a Bengal’s swipe in a real fight. With that thick coat and extra fat padding, a Bengal's claws might slip more, or fail to reach muscle on the first strike rather than vice versa— Ya know, kinda like trying to hit through a layered winter jacket. Now, I’m not gonna act like it’s the biggest deal. It’s subtle, but in a battle with your brother? It might be a margin that matters. Bengal tiger: Its nickname is the royal, and rightfully so. These tigers have been shown dragging cows around, jumping the height of an Asain elephant, and there was even an instance where one Bengal even bit off a zookeeper’s hand because it was angry. So yeah, maybe don’t pet the stripes. But how big is the Bengal tiger really? Well… like the Siberian tiger, it’s complicated. A lot of websites will throw out numbers like 440–570 pounds (200–260 kg). But did you know those stats seem to trace back to a single study that only measured seven adult males. Now, a credible study that looked at a higher sample size of 42 adult males in Central India, and found Bengal tigers ranged from 350 to 515 pounds, with an average around 420 pounds. For comparison, the same scientific source that gave us the Siberian tiger average (about 383 lbs) measured Bengals at or around 467 pounds — but only based on three individuals. Again, small sample size, but it’s still something we can use for consistency. So, using actual data and a dash of common sense, it’s safe to say the typical Bengal tiger likely falls somewhere between 420 and 460 pounds, with most males probably closer to the 420-pound mark. And here’s the kicker: that gives the Bengal tiger a realistic weight advantage over its Siberian tiger. But the real twist I was talking about? It’s not just about the number on the scale. According to anatomical studies, Bengal tigers actually have thicker limb bones pound for pound than Siberian tigers. And that matters, because bone thickness is more strongly correlated with strength than size alone. Translation? Well, the Bengal tiger would theoretically be more muscle-dense, ya know, their limbs have the ability to hold more muscle, and their bones are better at handling stress. But don’t get it twisted — it’s not all advantages for the Bengal tiger. They might be able to pack more muscle, but they lack the thick insulating fat and dense fur of the Siberian. So while breaking a Bengal’s bones might be harder, getting to the muscle and arteries? That would actually be easier to do on a Bengal tiger compared to it’s Siberian brother. It simply has thinner hide, and the less padding means more vulnerability to cuts, gashes, and bleed-outs in a fight. tags: animal, animals, tiger fight, tigers, tiger, wildlife, nature, big cats, cats, predator