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Tigers are not the only big cats. Numerous species of wild cats are referred by that name. The four 'big' cat species are:

  • Lions
  • Tigers
  • Leopards
  • Jaguar
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The mane of the lion makes him appear regal, and people have admired his courage throughout history. However, lions don't live in jungles, tigers do. Tigers are heavier than lions and are more powerful.

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they are called king of the jungles becuase lions are tuff and they eat big animals and also there more stronger

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i think because tigers also meows like cats, they also have the snots shapped alike to cats and their paws too, except theyre bigger than normal size cats so thats why thyre calling it big cats

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Q: Why are lions called king of the jungle and tigers are bigger?
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Why tiger is called king of jungle?

Its not tigers, its lions.


Are tigers the king of the jungle?

They should be. As opposed to lions, tigers do live in Forests.


Why is the tiger the king of the jungle?

I'm sure it's the lion Cause lions and tigers once fought and the lion ALWAYS won....YEA..... But the white tigers are stronger than the lions The average Bengal, Indo Chinese, and Siberian tigers are more powerful than lions.


When was tigers born?

tigers are basicly born in the afircan safary jungle like lions


What would you expect to find in the jungle?

lions,monkeys,tigers,snakes,


How can you keep from being eaten in the jungle by a lion?

Don't worry about lions in the jungle as lions do not live there. Lions prefer the savanna. Tigers, however, could be a problem.


Physical features in Grenada?

jungle with lions and tigers, clifs, and rabid rabits


Which is the king of the jungle the tiger or the lion?

Lions are often called the king of the jungle. which doesn't make any sense since they don't live in jungles. Lions live on mostly open grasslands. Tigers live in Forests and would fit much better as the king of the jungle.


Are tigers baby lions?

Lions and tigers are completely different species. Baby lions are called cubs


The only cat that grows bigger than lions?

Tigers..


Which animal is the king of jungle?

The lion is called the "king of the jungle"but this is in error. Lions do not live in the jungle and tend to prefer the savanna. Tigers and jaguars do live in jungles and rainforests so would be more accurately credited with this title.


How can people tell that a tiger is bigger than a lion?

They actually aren't kings of the jungle. That is a very common misconception and a very common mistake people make. Lions do not live in jungles. They live in grasslands and savannahs. Therefore they are not actually kings of the jungle.