Panthera leo (Lion) and Panthera tigris (Tiger) <br /> <br />Lion <br /> <br />** 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 <br /> <br />Scientific name: Panthera leo <br /> <br />Conservation status: Vulnerable <br /> <br />Lifespan: 10 – 14 years (Adult, In the wild) <br /> <br />Trophic level: Carnivorous <br /> <br />Height: Male: 1.2 m (Adult, At Shoulder), Female: 1.1 m (Adult, At Shoulder) <br /> <br />Mass: Male: 190 kg (Adult), Female: 130 kg (Adult) <br /> <br /> <br />Tiger <br /> <br />** 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 <br /> <br />Scientific name: Panthera tigris <br /> <br />Higher classification: Roaring cats <br /> <br />Lifespan: 20 – 26 years (In captivity) <br /> <br />Conservation status: Endangered <br /> <br />Height: 70 – 120 cm (Adult, At Shoulder) <br /> <br />Speed: 49 – 65 km/h (Adult, In Short Bursts)
