Who are the best hunters out of lions and cheetahs?

Answer 1

Lions have a higher success rate when hunting, but they must because the kill feeds the whole pride so the must hunt more. Cheetahs are about 1 in 10, but they typically hunt alone (young males and mothers with cubs will hunt together, but this is not the rule of thumb) so don't need to succeed as often.

If you are comparing their strength and speed...well, nothing can outrun a cheetah. They are the only cat with non-retractable claws, allowing for some serious grip and agility, but tuning whilst running up to 65mph is hard, and they can be outmaneuvered. Even when caught, the prey (depending on size) can still put up a fight and if a cheetah thinks it might get hurt, it will likely back down because a broken leg = death for a cheetah. Lions can't always outrun their prey, but with team tactics, they don't need to, allowing the energy expenditure to be spread through the hunting party. Plus, once a lion has you, you aren't likely to get away, especially if 3 more are closing in.

Basically, ask yourself this: Would you rather try to fight off (you ain't outrunning him) a 100-130lbs muscle built for speed, or would you rather fight off a couple 300lb female lions or , heaven forbid, one 500 lbs death dealing male lion?

Lions are better overall for their sheer strength and size coupled with group hunting tactics. cheetahs aren't the est but can probably catch baby antelopes.

Answer 2:Actually the answers to this question are very incorrect.

Lions are not very successful hunters, despite what most people think. They only have a success rate of about 20%-30% when hunting, most of their prey escapes. As Lions age, they will scavenge more than hunt. They will frequently steal kills from Leopards, Spotted Hyenas, African Wild Dogs, and Cheetahs.

Lions are poor hunters because:

1. Lions have low endurance and tire quickly from running and attacking.

2. Lions are poor swimmers, and prey such as Wildebeest may retreat to watering holes. They won't go after prey in water unlike Spotted Hyenas, Jaguars, Tigers, & Fishing Cats.

3. Lions have weak skin, this will allow certain prey to fight back and injure or even kill the Lion. Examples include Cape Buffalo, Nile Crocodiles, Black Rhinos, African Elephants, Hippopotamuses, Giraffes, and even Warthogs.

Cheetahs on the other hand have a 50% success rate at hunts, better hunters than Lions. However, Cheetahs are not built for fighting and will only go after prey that can't or won't fight back.

Lions, Leopards, Hyenas,and Wild Dogs will steal kills from Cheetahs and they are more likely to surrender their food rather than defend it.