Fight to the death: Bear or tiger?
Stephen kazanovicz
If you ever have a wandering mind like me, I bet you’ve come up with some pretty crazy situations in your head. Well, one day my mind was wandering, and I came up with this hypothetical. A Kodiak bear, and a Siberian Tiger somehow cross paths in an open field. They are both very hungry and looking for food. Only one can leave this battleground. Which one is it, the bear or tiger? I have ample evidence that the Tiger would crush the bear.
Now I think I’m a pretty trustable guy. Especially when it comes to researching information. I have taken many classes, including college level that taught you have to find credible sources, as well as reliable information.
So I hope you consider my sources reliable, and trust that I know how to gather information to come to a conclusion.
When it comes to stats and fighting ability, the race is close. A Kodiak bear can stand over 10 feet tall on its hind legs, and 5 on all four. They can weigh up to a whopping 1500 pounds, with an average skull size of 30 inches. Now that is a modern day beast! Its paw can be 18 inches wide. The biting force is absolutely insane, with massive teeth, and a measurement of 930 psi! With so many vital weapons to use, this is a force to be reckoned with.
On the other hand, a Siberian tiger is the largest cat in the world. On their hind legs, they can be as tall as 11 feet, which is about the same as a Kodiak bear. Their weight is significantly less than the bears, weighing in at about 400 pounds. The speed of this Cat can reach upwards of 50 mph, giving it a huge advantage on the ground. Their skulls can reach upwards of 15 inches, with an elevated psi of 950. Their paws can be 15 inches wide, just under the Kodiak bears
As for the actual fight, rather than statistics, The Tiger is far superior. Siberian tigers are known for hunting bears, and actually makes up about 10% of their diet. With their speed, finesse, and fighting style, the bear would be doomed. In the end, the Tiger is more likely to fatally bite the bear’s neck before taking too much damage. Wait, if the bear has bigger paws and longer claws, wouldn’t one swipe to the tiger kill it? While that may be true, the odds of the bear actually getting strike good enough to be a one shot kill are extremely minimal. The tiger is too quick and elusive with its lighter weight and faster speeds, and would be able to counter the bear’s massive claws.
So, in conclusion, the Tiger would whoop the bears but, but not unscathed. While this would be a close battle in statistics, the actual fighting style of each animal would decide the outcome. I hope this debate makes you think of random scenarios in your head that you can debate with family or friends. An active mind is a healthy mind.
Meyer, Amelia. “Tigers.org.za.” The Siberian Tiger, 1 Jan. 1970, www.tigers.org.za/siberian-tiger.html.