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Animal vs Animal
Size, speed, strength and survival, head to head. Real measurements, not guesswork.
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CORNER ALion
CORNER BTiger
VSSOCIAL LIFE
Lives in pridesSolitary
BUILD
LighterHeavier
HUNTING STYLE
Group tacticsAmbush
DEFENCE
Mane protects neckStriped camouflage
Has the edge. No overall winner.Read the full comparison →
VSLionTigerLions have pride tactics and manes for protection. Tigers are heavier, solitary and built to ambush.Compare →
VSGreat White SharkOrcaGreat whites have 300 serrated teeth. Orcas hunt in pods and have been documented killing great whites for their livers.Compare →
VSEagleHawkEagles are far larger, with 2 m+ wingspans. Hawks are faster and more agile.Compare →
VSGorillaGrizzly BearA silverback can lift 10× its body weight. A grizzly has 5-inch claws and a 1,200 PSI bite.Compare →
VSCheetahGreyhoundThe cheetah hits 112 km/h but overheats in 30 seconds. The greyhound runs 72 km/h for longer.Compare →
VSCrocodileHippoA 3,700 PSI bite against 1,800 kg of hippo. Africa's two deadliest animals share the same rivers.Compare →Bison vs Grizzly bearYellowstone heavyweightsOrca vs Giant squidDeep-sea huntBullet ant vs HornetWorst stingCougar vs JaguarCats of the AmericasSnow leopard vs TigerMountain vs giantCoyote vs FoxCanid rivalsGorilla vs RhinoStrength vs massKomodo dragon vs CrocodileReptile titansSperm whale vs Colossal squidThe kraken battleSaber-tooth tiger vs Dire wolfIce Age rivals
EVERY STAT, ON THE RECORD
Last reviewed Oct 31, 2026 · How we gradeMatchup ledger
All 19 comparisons across 6 matchups, with who has the edge, how sure we are, and where it comes from.
CITEStrange Animals Editorial. (2026, October 31). Animal vs animal: matchup ledger. Strange Animals. https://strangeanimals.info/comparisonsSubmit a correction →
METHOD
Six measures behind every matchup
Verified measurements from peer-reviewed research. We compare what science has actually measured.
01Size & weightMedian adults, not record outliers.Hippo1,800 kg
Hippo1,800 kg02Speed & agilityTop speed, acceleration and how long it lasts.Cheetah112 km/h
Cheetah112 km/h03Bite force & weaponsPSI or newtons, plus claws, horns and venom.Crocodile3,700 PSI
Crocodile3,700 PSI04Intelligence & strategyProblem-solving, social hunting and tool use.OrcaPod tactics
OrcaPod tactics05Endurance & survivalHow long they can fight and where they thrive.GreyhoundOutlasts a cheetah
GreyhoundOutlasts a cheetah06Real encountersWhere documented encounters exist, we cite them.Great whiteHunted by orcas
Great whiteHunted by orcasBrowse by category
Predator showdownsApex predators against each other.Lion vs TigerWolf vs CoyoteOrca vs Great WhiteOcean battlesMatchups beneath the waves.Orca vs Sperm WhaleGiant Squid vs Sperm WhaleShark vs SharkSpeed racesThe fastest, over different distances.Cheetah vs PronghornPeregrine vs Golden EagleSailfish vs MarlinStrength testsStrongest pound for pound.Gorilla vs BearDung vs Rhino BeetleMantis vs Pistol ShrimpFAQ
Questions about comparisons
Are these matchups real?We compare real, measured capabilities. Some reflect documented encounters, like orcas hunting great whites; others are hypothetical comparisons using verified stats.Where do you get your data?Peer-reviewed journals, IUCN assessments and published field studies, such as bite force from Erickson et al. and weights from the AnAge database.Who would win in a fight?We avoid declaring winners. Real encounters depend on terrain, motivation, health, age and luck, so we present the data and let you decide.Can I suggest a matchup?Yes. Use the contact page to suggest any comparison. Reader suggestions decide what we compare next.Keep exploring
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